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Traveling sleeping arrangements

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We travel about once a month.  Currently the baby sleeps in the rock n play and DD1 in the Pack n play.  We're debating getting a second pack n play for DD2 to sleep in so they can both have their pack n plays.  How long do children sleep in pack n plays?  I'm nervous about switching to a cot already since I like for her to be contained..especially in places not well babyproofed!
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Re: Traveling sleeping arrangements

  • memali26memali26 member

    We used the PNP for travel for DD1 until she moved out of the crib at 23 months (DD2 slept in the rock'n'play until 6ish months). At that point we started using a thin air mattress for her when we travel, or a futon mattress tossed on the floor, depending on where we stay. We waited until she was doing well in the toddler bed at home and understood the rules before we tried traveling without the PNP for her, and I babyproof any room where she's sleeping as best I can as soon as we get there. And I make sure to take a monitor so I can hear her if she gets up and head her off before she gets into too much trouble :P

    Looking at the ages of your girls, I'd probably get a second PNP. You can probably get a gently used one for a good price at a consignment shop or garage sale. Or even see if you can borrow one from a friend or family member.

    Mama to two sweet girls
    DD1 Feb 2010
    DD2 Sept 2011


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  • BeebopandBuddyBeebopandBuddy member
    We plan on getting an inflatable toddler bed for DD from One Step Ahead after the baby is born in September, then we will use the Pack n Play for DS.
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  • celiabwatsonceliabwatson
    We stopped using a pack n play when we stopped using a crib (around 18 months). If you're still using a crib I think it makes sense to still use a pack n play. Do you travel to a variety of places or just home to see parents? Can they (or you) get a pack n play to just keep at their place so you're not packing up two every time you visit? 
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