Safety & Baby Gates: 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...
Climbing Out of Pack N Play
Asked by S.H. from Washington DC
on January 20, 2009
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My 2 yo started climbing out of her pack 'n play on our latest trip. She only got a small bump on the chin, but she was getting into things that could have been hazard...
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- At age 2 and all this activity, what makes you think your daughter can't have a jr bed or a mattres and boxspring on the floor. Let her know for a week or two that th...
- S., I hate to say it, but another mom had it right. If she is climbing out, she is finished with it. You have two choices when visiting. We have used both. Get ...
- I have the tent for the pack n play and a PeaPod, which is like a mini-tent that zips from the outside only. You can find them at amazon.com for around $50. Phil and...
Have You Ever Flown with a Pack 'N' Play?
Asked by C.K. from Chicago
on January 14, 2008
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We are flying out of town soon and are planning to bring my son's pack 'n' play for him to sleep in. Has anyone else done this? If so, do you check the pack 'n' play...
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- Hi C., I have flown with my pack and play. It will not fit the size requirements for a carry on. You can check it in, just have your tag ready with your personal i...
- I did fly with a pack and play but that was 9 yrs ago. We only used the zipping cover and checked it in. Hope this helps!
- Hello! We had to fly alot when my daughter was born. We also had to bring a pack n play. We checked it because, we always had a diaper bag and another bag to carry on,...
Pack-N-Play = Safezone... or It Was...
Asked by C.M. from Allentown
on December 15, 2010
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In order to get things done around the house, sometimes it is nesessary to put down your newborn... this can be complicated when you have a very loving (though sometim...
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- baby gates or maybe put the wee one in a chair instead of a pack N play? Talking to your 2year old is also a big help. I have a 2 y/o son and a 3 month old lil girl...
- 2 years old is plenty old to learn not to go in the Pack n Play (or anything else) if you say so. You can also teach not to throw toys into it. We didn't even child ...
- As far as I know the only product they make to cover a pack n play is a net (I looked up pack n play hard cover and got nothing), which would definitely not work, but ...
Help Escapee from Pack N Play
Asked by T.S. from Detroit
on October 11, 2008
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This morning my 22month old daughter escaped from her pack n play in the space of about 2 minutes - while I was getting her prune juice to bring to her.
She has alw...
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- My daughter is 22 months as well and I take a shower everyday with on the loose on my house, in the beginning she tried to get into things but she knows what she shoul...
- Do you have a door between the bedroom and bathroom? If so, bring her in the bathroom with you, put some interesting toys on the floor, close the door, and hurry! I to...
- I've gone to taking my showers at night. I'm not crazy about it personally, but it does give me the time I need without worrying or feeling rushed to get in and out! ...
Floor Bed Not Working for 10 Month Old, Invest in Crib? Pack N Play?
Asked by J.S. from San Francisco
on April 5, 2010
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Hello.
First time parent working on helping my almost 10 month old sleep and settle down better during night wakings. We have been using a floor bed, but I feel li...
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- Buy a crib that convertes to a toddler bed and a full size bed later. That way it's not a waste of money, but will grow with her.
- Yes, buy a crib or maybe you know someone who will give you a safe (non-recalled) crib to have or use. I think you and your child will sleep better.
- I don't think it's too late to get a crib! Kids can stay in a crib until they're 3 (or longer) if they are not climbing out. (I received that wise advice about ...
Toddler Safety
Asked by E.F. from Boston
on August 17, 2006
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i was wondering if any one had a soultion for a toddler climbing out of the pack-n-play.
my daughter has climbed out of her crib and we now have a tent over the crib
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- Moving your child to a regular bed sounds like a good idea to me. But you should also teach your child not to get out of the bed unless you are present to keep them cl...
- My daughter climbed out of the crib at 15 months and the pack and play about 2 days later. While we shopped for the big girl bed we put her crib mattress in her play ...
- you should put her in a bed if she's climbing out of the crib all the time - forget about the tent
Pay to Gate-check Stroller and Carseat?
Asked by C.T. from Dallas
on December 17, 2009
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Hello! I'm flying with my infant and 2 year-old before Christmas. I have a carseat and stroller combo (for the infant) that I was hoping to check at the gate. Does ...
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- we just flew Continental - we carried the booster seat on the plane and put in the overhead bin - on one flight she could use it, one flight they said it wasn't FAA ap...
- No charges for such on American thankfully!!
- I just flew in May and here is what Continental said they would do. You can check a stroller or carseat for free. You can carry the baby in the carseat up to the termi...
Home Safety Now That She Is Crawling
Asked by A.F. from Williamsport
on May 22, 2008
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My 9 month old just started crawling 4 days ago. Today, she found and put in her mouth 3 small rocks alone, one of which she choked on and gave me a terrible fright! ...
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- WEll first off, I have a great tip for you. Anything you don't want her to touch because it is dangerous (hot, electric outlet, dirty, or a chemical, etc.) I yell "d...
- Crawl on the floor yourself to see things from her eye level. Children explore with their mouths, some more so then others. Also have your husband take his shoes off b...
- One thing I did not do with my older two but worked great with my triplets is to put up gates! A gate on the kitchen where the pets dishes are is great. The hands free...
Baby Play-yard Advice/suggestion
Asked by C.L. from San Francisco
on February 17, 2008
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Hi there,
I'm starting to research about baby play yards (aka pack-n-play) and would like to know what factors you considered in choosing the one you had? Are ther...
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- Hi C., I think the Graco Pack n Play's are awesome. Very popular. The other ones are similar, but it's not that big a difference to stress over. They have the ones...
- Our family loves our huge and roomy 10 year old Regalo play yard. It is easy to set up and take down, travel with, clean and our 37 lb, 2 year old grandson demands to ...
- I would say skip it for now. I found that I never used my playpen until my baby was starting to crawl and then she didn't like staying in there for long. The less unne...
