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WWYD packnplay/crib/toddler bed

jpearce327jpearce327 member
in Toddlers: 12 - 24 Months

We have a pretty scattered messed up living situation for the next 15 months...and in this apartment DS & I will prob be there on average 3 days a week. We arent ready for a toddler bed yet i dont think? He's a big explorer and just started walking about 10 days ago, and sleeps SOOO well in a crib. I'm not sure I wanna mess with that change on top of a move and a major schedule change.

Other options would be to sleep in the pack n play as is or buy one of the mattresses for it. or buy a new crib/mattress combo. which seems crazy this late in the game. I just really dont want him not being able to sleep that well. Maybe he'd get used to the pack n play?

idk wwyd?

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    Kflie83Kflie83 member
    I'd try to find a super cheap crib on Craigs list and just go buy a $40 mattress from Walmart.
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    imageKflie83:
    I'd try to find a super cheap crib on Craigs list and just go buy a $40 mattress from Walmart.

    This.  Messing up my kid's sleep would make me want to cry/pull my hair out/whatever.  Do whatever it takes to preserve the good sleeping!

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    MaxandRubyMaxandRuby member
    If he just started walking it seems kind of early to put him in a toddler bed. I'd just use the crib you have (if you are able to) or I'd buy a used crib and buy a new mattress. Depending on the size of PNP, your child could end up cramped in it by the time the end of that 15mos rolls around and a regular crib and crib mattress will be more comfortable for him.
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    hikerbethhikerbeth member
    Ikea makes some pretty inexpensive cribs. . . and there are some "compact" cribs and even folding cribs used in hotels that are a little better than pack 'n' plays.  I'd probably do that for a long-term need.
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    cvmorgan6cvmorgan6
    Try Freecycle.org.  Search for your area, then join it (it's free).  You will have to wait for the group moderator to approve your membership.  Then list that you're looking for a crib or a toddler bed and you will probably get responses from at least two families that are looking to offload theirs.  I've belonged to different freecycle groups in multiple states and the members are always nice, normal people that would rather give their things away for FREE than throw them away or donate them to charity.  Good luck!
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    DG1DG1 member

    Where are you in Southern IL?  I have an extra crib collecting dust in the basement. (I'm in the IL suburbs of STL.) It's yours if you want it.  PM me.

     ETA: I also sent you a PM.


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