Hey there, FTM. So DH and I will be moving 2 months after I give birth (EDD6/16). Currently we live in a small house in San Diego, but will be moving into a larger place shortly after the baby is born. I don't want to buy a ton of redundant stuff, but I also don't want to be unprepared during the first few months and cross country drive. I'm obviously concerned about safety as well as convenience. I'm stuck between using a pack n play as a crib, small bassinet in our room or just getting a mini crib that we'd use until ready for a toddler bed. Thoughts?
Also, I know I've got lots of time, but DH deploys soon and doesn't get back until right before my due date and I want him to be able to try stuff out in stores before he leaves. Thanks!
DD1: June '16 DD2: March ‘19 :::: Married since 2011 :::: USN Wife ::::
All of those options are great. Pack n play is really versatile, particularly if you travel a lot or have a multistory house. I really like the mini cribs though, so cute and many turn into a twin bed.
Lol! Well to be honest, that will mostly be up to baby. I had a crib (thank goodness it was convertible), a pack n play (baby shower gift) and after my daughter was born, we got a bassinet. My daughter has never once, slept in the crib. I was lucky to get her to sleep in the bassinet that attached to the pack n play but it was very advantageous in other ways. The bassinet I had the most luck with, but most of those you can only use until 2-4 months. By six weeks, we were bed sharing and that's what ended up working best for us. Next time around, we'll start off bed sharing or use a bassinet that can fit in the bed.
Skip the mini crib. I don't see any upside to it. Get a full sized crib that can convert to a toddler bed. You can't go wrong getting a pack and play. You'll need it as a playpen and a travel bed at some point anyway.
Re: Bassinet, Pack n Play or Mini crib?
Jamie
This time, we have a Pack n' Play with a bassinet for our room until Baby is moved to the nursery!