Do I NEED a PNP?

Ninjamama86 · September 2013

We're currently living in a large, but still one bedroom condo, and everyone swears pack n plays are amazing, but I'm thinking, do we really need one? The crib is already in our room, our house is small enough it isn't really inconvenient to
Have to babe nap in the crib or come in the room for the changing table. I guess it might be helpful when staying with grandparents, but I think they were planning on buying their own anyway.

So, experienced mommys, do we need it?

klyann · September 2013

We've only used ours for travel. The kiddos grow out of it around 2 years (in height/weight) so keep that in mind too. We ended up buying one for my parents and when we've flown we have made sure the hotel had something or rented one. While I'm glad we've had one and have used it a lot, it is by no means a necessity.

MrsJetSet · September 2013

Sounds like no. I would hold off. You could always get a cheap one later if you find yourself needing it. We have only used ours 3 times while traveling. I'm glad we got one of the cheap ones. I don't think we have gotten enough use to make it worth buying.

Wish82 · September 2013

We have a moderately sized 2 story house and only use ours for traveling. LO is 3.5 months and we actually just started using it-previously we took the RNP. it sounds like it doesn't fit your lifestyle, so I say unnecessary at this point.

purple4u · September 2013

We lived in a two story place when LO was born I used it every day. When he was 6 months we moved and only used it for travel after that. I like the convience of it. But if you don't have the space it's definitely something I think you can skip

Katie829 · September 2013

We live in a single story 3br and only used the pnp for occasionally. I certainly don't think it was necessary but it was a gift.

LyndseylovesHugh · September 2013

We have one that we use for travel, but DD slept in a RNP until 4 months so we only started using it after that. I think it is something you can hold off on and if you need it down the road you can get one then.

amandaleigh1 · September 2013

I did not buy one till I needed it for going to a vacation rental that did not supply one. My lo won't play in it that is for sure!

ebp913 · September 2013

We travel a lot and rarely do hotels (we love VRBO) so we need one but otherwise I probably could have skipped it.

bliss611 · October 2013

We live in a small 2 bedroom so similar space situation. I bought one and rarely used it. I was going to return it and someone said it would be great for travel but honestly it's a big thing to take along on a trip. Most hotels will have cribs if you request them.

NoelBird · October 2013

I don't have one and have never needed one. LO never slept in my room and we don't travel much. When we have traveled we have stayed in a hotel and used their PNP's. When DS got old enough to move around he wouldn't have been content to be that confined. We just baby proofed the house really well so we can step away to use the restroom etc. without incident.

sagoon · October 2013

Probably not. Ours was briefly a play pen and then toy storage when we were lazy. They are great for travel (though most hotels have them available).

TeacherVicky · October 2013

We only used ours for travel. I have never used it in our home.

allardr · October 2013

We were one of few who never had one. My in laws and parents both bought one so when we fly in to see them there is a bed waiting. From day one my DD has slept in her crib so no need for PNP.

Caseyk1127 · October 2013

No unless you travel a lot. With that being said DD us almost a year and will only sleep in the PNP ... Kinda feel bad for not buying her a nicer one, lol.

SunAndRain · October 2013

We have used ours when traveling (car trips only, not if we have to fly) and for a place to put DD while we're showering in the morning.

You can always get a $70 crib to leave at the grandparents if they don't mind leaving it set up. Of course there are PNPs that cost the same and they can be put away when not in use.

Robi1 · October 2013

Never used one. Never needed it.

frasey · October 2013

we used ours in our bedroom when DD was first born, while her crib was set up in her bedroom. After she started sleeping in her crib we didn't use it too much. Its actually at my mom's now for when she occasionally stays over there. We did buy a second super basic model for travelling which we've used a few times.

So I'd say for us, it was necessary, even if only on a limited basis.

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