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speaking of packnplays

PipSqueak0313PipSqueak0313 member
in March 2013 Moms
My parents still have the pack N Play they bought in 1992 when dd was a baby.  I haven't opened it in over a decade so I have no idea what condition it is in now.    I have no idea what the lifespan of the materials is.  It does not have the "accessories" that the new ones do BTW -- no ability to use as a bassinet, no changer, etc so it would strictly be a playpen/temp crib when visiting my dad's house after ds2 is older.  Would you use it as a playpen/temp crib for an older infant assuming it is in good condition?

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  • MizMessMizMess
    I'd see if you can find out whether there have been any recalls on it first and give it a very thorough once-over.  If there aren't any recalls and it's in good shape, then it seems like it would be fine.
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    imageMizMess:
    I'd see if you can find out whether there have been any recalls on it first and give it a very thorough once-over.  If there aren't any recalls and it's in good shape, then it seems like it would be fine.

    This. Check for recalls, and depending on where it was stored, check for bugs, evidence of other vermin, etc.

    FYI, Amazon has some fantastic deals on Pack N Plays, especially if you are willing to go with last year's fabric pattern. 

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  • jmayamamajmayamama member
    Eh, I'd be concerned about it being musty or moldy from bring packed away for so long.
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  • PipSqueak0313PipSqueak0313 member

    "Eh, I'd be concerned about it being musty or moldy from bring packed away for so long. "

     Yeah, I'm kinda concerned about that too since it's been in the basement for the most part and they did have problems with the basement leaking when it rained for a while.  I'm also wondering if the humidity has caused any rust on the metal parts.  But I won't know until I go to my dad's house unless he brings it to my house when he comes North for Christmas (he's going to my brother's for Thanksgiving).

    Starting to think buying a new one and trashing the old one regardless of condition may not be a bad idea.

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  • kristileeskristilees member
    Leave it at their house, so there is one less thing to haul there when you go visit.  I'm convincing my mom to buy one, so I don't have to take it with me in the car.  Smile
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