I will be going on a week long vacation with a 2.3 month old. I will have to take something she can sleep in and will need something portable but that i can also either fit in my suitcase or check through the airlines. What would I be better off with as I cant really tell the difference between a pack-n-play or portable bassinet.
2007-01-25 10:56:31 · 10 answers · asked by eask 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
We just got back from a three week vacation in India with our 10 month old. The whole time I was wish I'd brought the pack n play! We could have checked it in as luggage (be sure to put your name, address, and phone number on the pack n play like a luggage tag).
Ours is easy to transport because it has wheels. No more of a pain than a suitcase. We actually took it on our first vacation for July 4th weekend when our son was 4 months. He slept wonderfully in it!
To help him along I had him alternate naps in it. I also had him napping in different rooms of the house. I was afraid he'd get used to the lights and sounds of his room and have trouble sleeping while on vacation.
Our pack and play came with a bassinett. It just sets on the floor. So, if you decide you want to use it you can just plop it out.
Also, many hotels and bed and breakfasts have a pack n play if yours gets lost in transit as we had to do this fall in San Fransisco. Our son was 7 months at that time and he slept okay in it. It was different than his (smaller) but after a night of adjusting he was fine.
2007-01-25 14:36:14 · answer #1 · answered by Baby #3 due 10/13/09 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pack n Play is the most economical in the long run. It's extremely useful, as it can replace a bassinet and crib, and can be taken with you on trips. Cover the mattress in it with a mattress pad made for pack n play, and then with a bottom sheet. That will make it plenty firm. Dress the baby in a wearable blanket and then remove all other blankets and stuffed animals from the area, which doctors recommend. A family I knew used a pack n play for their 2 year old until he got a regular bed- he never had a crib. It's lower to the ground so less chance of getting hurt if they climb out. Good luck!
2016-05-23 23:55:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the pack n play. The mini co sleeper isn't too portable since it's hard to set up and take down.
2007-01-25 11:41:12 · answer #3 · answered by twinmom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you already own both, take the bassinet. It's smaller, and won't take up as much space on the plane or at your destination. If you don't own either yet, get the pack-play. You'll use it till she's 2. It's still relatively small when folded up; you'll just get more use out of it.
Have a safe and fun trip--
2007-01-25 11:05:07 · answer #4 · answered by KD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will get more use out of a pack and play.
2007-01-25 11:05:39 · answer #5 · answered by Kiss My Shaz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pack n Play. As she gets older, you will get double use out of it for safe play at home, other people's homes and hotel travel.
Good luck!
2007-01-25 11:31:08 · answer #6 · answered by momofhaybear 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pack and play so she can have a safe area to be in regardless if she is sleeping or not.
2007-01-25 11:26:29 · answer #7 · answered by Tristen T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go with the pack and play...it can be checked in as luggage
2007-01-25 11:03:02 · answer #8 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used the close and secure sleeper by The First Years. it folds right up and i was able to have the baby in bed with me in an unfamiliar environment which was really convenient. he slept really well being close to us and there was no concern of rolling over on to him. oh! and its only about $30
http://products.howstuffworks.com/the-first-years-close-secure-sleeper-3171-review.htm
2007-01-25 11:53:13 · answer #9 · answered by info seeker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pack and play
2007-01-25 11:07:31 · answer #10 · answered by Miki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋