Infant Travel Advice: Pack n Play
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Flying with a Pack N Play
Asked by S.B. from Chicago
on June 16, 2008
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We're going to be flying with our 15 month old next month and would like to take our Pack N Play. I've never taken a Pack N Play on an airplane. Do I check it, or carr...
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- I fly between the midwest to visit my home/family on the east coast frequently and have always checked my portable crib. However the last time we flew they limited how...
- Most hotels have the Pack n Plays, even if they call them a crib. Just call ahead to ask and reserve one. Believe me, you'll have enough stuff with traveling with a ba...
- I agree with those that said ask the hotel if you're staying at a hotel. If you're staying with friends/family, you might want to just pick one up at the local WalMar...
Pack N Play or Co-sleeping
Asked by L.S. from New York
on December 6, 2009
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Hi All Mommies,
My brain is on overload right now with all the products out there for babies. This is my first baby, and with so much info..........HELP Please. My ba...
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- hi L. pack n plays are great if you have a 2 story house and want a place for the baby on both levels or you will be traveling overnight often. Otherwise if you are ...
- My son slept in his crib from day one. We have a door separating our bedrooms which we kept open so he was actually very close to my bed and getting up to breast feed...
- You're going to get tons of advice on this one, and ultimately will do what works best for your family once the baby arrives. Get ready now-- even the best plans can e...
Co-sleeper or Pack-n-Play
Asked by S.H. from San Francisco
on May 25, 2008
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Hi, I'm wondering if anyone who has twins or multiples can recommend a great co-sleeper or pack n play for twins?
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- Congratulations on your twins. Mine are now 4. We actually used a port-a-crib because it held more weight. Up to 50 pounds. This is what the people recommended at ...
- Hi I have 2 year old twins and when they were tiny babies we just put them in a regular sized Graco pack-n-play. My babies were 7 pounds 2 ounces and 6 pounds 8 ounce...
- We used the double co-sleeper for the first 2 months and then moved on to separate pak n plays when traveling. We also moved them into separate cribs at 3 months old,...
Infant Sleeping in Pack N' Play Bassinet Vs. Crib
Asked by T.M. from San Francisco
on May 31, 2008
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My 2 1/2 month old daughter is getting too big for her bassinet that's in our bedroom. We're thinking we can move her Pack N' Play in our room so that she can sleep i...
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- Hi T., We did the same thing for about a month. My understanding when I was researching it, was that sleeping in the pack and play for a month was okay, but longer...
- Hello T., I have to say that yes, it is fine for her to sleep in the pack n play bassinet. My son is 18 months and has always slept in the pack n play. Until this d...
- It's totally fine until they can pull themselves up (and over!)
Need Your Advice - How to "Train" 18 Mo Old to Sleep in Pack N Play?
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on March 14, 2011
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Our son loves his crib. The last time we went on a long weekend vacation he slept horribly and consequently made us all miserable. We were exhausted, he was napping ...
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- practice at home for nap time or even bed time once in awhile. some kids just dont do well on vacations at certain ages, you might have one of those. next year he'll...
- He could just be unhappy being in a different setting. Play and packs seem like they would be pretty uncomfortable after they weigh a little more. There is not much p...
- Not all kids are 'portable' nappers. Both my kids, were not and are not. They only napped, at home. Not on the go. But, for my son, when we went to a hotel on a...
Overseas Travel Advice?
Asked by K.G. from Chicago
on August 8, 2006
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My husband, daughter, mother-in-law and I will be traveling to the U.K. soon. We used to live there and are seasoned travelers...but this will be our first visit with...
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- This may sound strange, but my best advice regarding sleep, etc. is to pretend that you're still in Chicago as far as nap and bedtime (and even mealtime to the extend ...
- A lightweight stroller to help move baby through the airport, and books/dvd/toys on plane are helpful. The flight we went on was very erratic in regards to giving juic...
- portable DVD player with a bunch of new dvd's of her favorite shows----a LIFESAVER!!!!!
Need Advice on 1St Beach Trip with 15 Month Old
Asked by L.W. from Raleigh
on April 15, 2009
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Hello. My little boy is wonderful, but very set in his ways. He is very used to sleeping at home in his crib. He has always had a mind of his own! :) He doesn't transf...
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- L.: You may try to travel at night so he can sleep in the car. I prefer to do that even though my son is 9 yrs old. Makes it much easier. Good luck A.
- I have always found when I take my child to the beach (who is also very picky about sleeping) she has so much fun and is so tired that she will fall asleep sitting up ...
- Hi L.. Last October was our first trip to the beach with our then 22 month old daughter. Like your son, she is very set in her bedtime ways. We began our 8-9 hour trip...
Advice for Air Travel with Infant
Asked by M.D. from San Francisco
on December 19, 2007
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Hello all!!
I have a question regarding air travel and sleep on vacation for other mom's out there. I am planning to take my 8 month old on two vacations in Februa...
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- A couple of years ago we took our son to Texas for vacation when he was 9 mos old and earlier this year we went to Texas again with our 2 sons (2 yrs and 3 mos). I st...
- Hi, M.. When my son was 1 yr. old we traveled to Florida, we brought his car seat with us so we got him a separate seat. When we traveled to Hawaii (he was 2 yrs. ol...
- Don't worry! It'll be great, and well worth it to have a lovely vacation. Nursing or bottlefeeding always makes my daughter fall asleep on the plane. If your baby u...
Weekend Trip with 15 Month Old - Looking for Advice on Sleeping and Car Sickness
Asked by H.B. from New York
on May 11, 2009
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Hi there. I have 2 different topics I could use advice on both related to an upcoming trip. We have a wedding in Newport RI (about a 4 1/2 hour drive). My 16-month old...
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- Hi H.. I wish I could help you out with the car sickness, but I don't have any solid advice in that area except maybe try and leave at a time that you know your daugh...
- Hi H., My daughter had car sickness from 2 weeks old. She is now 6. My doctor told me to give her Benadryl for the motion sickness so far so good. Ask your doctor, ...
- Hi H.! As a kid, I got car sick, too, and the only thing that helped me feel better in the back seat was opening the windows and getting fresh air circulating in the ...
Travel Help
Asked by M.L. from Chicago
on April 29, 2008
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We're going to be going on vacation next month for the first time with our one year old daughter. She has never slept anywhere, overnight, besides her own room/crib. S...
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- Good morning. We travel often with our 4 little boys, so I have a lot of helpful tips!:-) If it is just sleeping, here is what has worked for me. My twins roll around ...
- Some hotels do have rooms with a crip in it - that may help her to feel more secure than sleeping the pnp. Best of luck!
- Based on my own experience I think you need to put the pack-n-play in a different room to simulate some place different and practice.
