I'm 5 months pregnant with #2...I don't really want to shell out the money for another crib...my daughter uses it because it changes into a toddler bed. Is it dangerous for an infant to sleep in a pack n play at night? Assuming there's nothing else in there with him, including blankets. My daughter's bed is in my bedroom and I would like the pack n play right next to my bed as well...I just feel safer that way. I can't find any studies that show it being safe or unsafe.....any opinions?
2007-12-12 17:33:58 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It's fine! I have a crib, a bassinet and a pack n play.. i trust the pack n play more than the crib!
2007-12-12 17:54:14 · answer #1 · answered by Baby boy on board [[April 16th]] 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Is that like a porta-cot??? (portable baby cot/crib that folds up, rectangular shape?)
If it is then I don't see why not. My sister had one for her third and not a proper crib. Mine have slept in them countless times when not at home without problems. However they can be very hard on their backs long term so I wouldn't do it past a few months old.
However you didn't mention how old your first child was but if she is 18mths - 2years old I would just get her a big girl bed or new toddler bed (i prefer normal sized bed with a bed guard/rail to save money later on) and put her in her own room. Then put the crib in your room for the baby. Eventually each will have to have their own bed so you may as well get the first a proper bed now and the baby gets the crib as it should. And eventually your first will have to sleep in her own room so I would make the adjustments now before the new baby comes. Why delay the enevitable???
Best of luck
2007-12-12 17:52:03 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy; mum to 3 monkeys! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a bassinet. They are less expensive and you can keep it next to your bed. The pack n play may not be dangerous but it is not the best for their backs. This is something you really should shell out money for. There are also less expensive toddler beds. Buy a new toddler bed and bring the crib into your room.
2007-12-12 17:39:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is a such thing as a "co-sleeper". they connect to the side of your bed, if you want them to, also! THey are like a pack and play. And are totaly great! Also, I bought a pack and play for my son, when he is at the in-laws. The new ones are great, because they have a changing table you can connect, and a bassinet area, so you wont have to lean all the way down to put baby to sleep. I believe they are totally safe. My son used it almost everyday, and he is 10 months old now, and we still use it. I bought the pooh one, that is from walmart, it was kinda expensive, though! At nearly $100.00! Check this one out, to see what I mean, ok?
Good luck, congrats on the baby!
Check this one out, its totally cute! Has all the features I was talking about!
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5223219
Co sleeper info:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5172334
they have that one in a mini version, and its like a bassinet... THey also have them in several different colors...
Hope this helps! :)
2007-12-12 17:47:49 · answer #4 · answered by BKR 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its safe. Especially if you have one with the bassinet attachment. Then you can let your baby sleep in it up until about 15 pounds I believe. After that, you can take the top part out.
Just keep it clear of extra toys and blankets that they could end up choking, or suffocating on.
My little girl sleeps in her pack and play when shes not sleeping in my bed. And we haven't had any problems.
2007-12-12 17:39:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They have pack and plays with a bassinet. That's the purpose of the bassinet part. My daughter slept in a pack n play until she was about five months old. My son slept in the same pack n play for about the same amount of time!
2007-12-12 17:46:38 · answer #6 · answered by Mom of 3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My baby slept in the bassinet attachment up until he was 15 lbs (4 months). Its fine as long as you just have your baby in it (no plush animals or blankets). The bassinet on my pack n play gave strict instructions that it only hold a baby up to 15 lbs though. Good luck!
2007-12-13 00:51:52 · answer #7 · answered by mom-to-my-boy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's ok.. no problems.. but.. i assume that if the baby is gonna get used to the pack and play it will be hard to get her used to another bed.. i think it's ok but will be hard for you hard later on..=( so i don't know.. you will still need to but another bed when the number 2 baby will be a toddler? wouldn't u neeed another crip??Good luck and God blesss with the baby..==))
2007-12-12 17:38:50 · answer #8 · answered by susana n 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Co-sleeping is when your baby/child sleeps next to you. Co-sleeping has it's advantages and disadvantages. I have co-slept with my baby for months and months, also because i was breast feeding and it made it easier, and my baby had colic, so I did anything to soothe her. The disadvantages with my daughter was she never wanted to sleep in her crib! The very thought of her sleeping in her own crib would freak her out and she would scream and scream. But every parent and baby experience is different. Lots of luck.
2016-05-23 08:20:41 · answer #9 · answered by raye 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter sleeps in something like a pack n play when she goes to my moms and sleeps very well there so your should be ok of until he/she figures out how to get out
2007-12-12 17:41:06 · answer #10 · answered by married & still inlove 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋