Would anyone recommend getting this instead of a pack-and-play? I'm trying to decide if I need both or if I could use this product regularly indoors.
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My baby slept in a PeaPod Deluxe (exclusively) until 20 months old. We will use it for travel up until he is 3-4 years old, but it's good up to age SIX! We will probably use this camping and at the beach from now on, as well as inlaws house. We have several videos of him being very independant and going to bed on his own, because of the PeaPod. I would never put any of my babies in a crib or playpen, just because we had such an awesome experience in this. He absolutely loved going to sleep in it every night and for naps. http://youtu.be/CyTcsd_kjVM?t=11m40s This is just one of our videos, there is about a years worth - as he is 21 months old now and just got into a big boy bed! My baby slept in a PeaPod Deluxe (exclusively) until 20 months old. We will use it for travel up until he is 3-4 years old, but it's good up to age SIX! We will probably use this camping and at the beach from now on, as well as inlaws house. We have several videos of him being very independant and going to bed on his own, because of the PeaPod. I would never put any of my babies in a crib or playpen, just because we had such an awesome experience in this. He absolutely loved going to sleep in it every night and for naps. http://youtu.be/CyTcsd_kjVM?t=11m40s This is just one of our videos,... » Read More My baby slept in a PeaPod Deluxe (exclusively) until 20 months old. We will use it for travel up until he is 3-4 years old, but it's good up to age SIX! We will probably use this camping and at the beach from now on, as well as inlaws house. We have several videos of him being very independant and going to bed on his own, because of the PeaPod. I would never put any of my babies in a crib or playpen, just because we had such an awesome experience in this. He absolutely loved going to sleep in it every night and for naps. http://youtu.be/CyTcsd_kjVM?t=11m40s This is just one of our videos, there is about a years worth - as he is 21 months old now and just got into a big boy bed! « Show Less
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We have both. The Pea Pod is great for sleeping while traveling, but for every day around the house, a small child is NOT going to be happy in the pea pod. We have a one year old and the pack in play is great for when i need to contain him in another room for a short while. We used the pea pod while on vacation in Hawaii. It fit into my carry on luggage and is easy to put up and then fold up... but i definitely recommend a pack n play for home.
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Definitely get a pack n play! They are multi functional and you can use them for years. We got the pea pod for vacation and our 13 month old wouldn't sleep in it. I think it was too intimidating for him.
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By all means go with the peapod. My four daughters use them when they are on the go... packs quickly and compactly, is light to carry and versatile. I have bought several for baby shower gifts. I have a pack and play at my home - very cumbersome and heavy and big. My daughters often just bring their own peadpod in and use that instead.
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Isn't this the travel bed that had the recall? Is that fixed now? Is it safe now?
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We have used the PeaPod for our grandson since he was 6 months old. He is nearly three now and uses it whenever he stays the night at our house. We bought an identical pod for travel. I think it needs to be incorporated while they are still little. He considers it his crib away from home. We tie it to the bed for security, put his favorite pillow, favorite blanket and stuffed monkey in with him.
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Let me clarify intimidating: he has to crawl into it and the screen falls down over the door so he felt closed in. (I'm assuming this is why he wouldn't go in it)
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i use it as leave in , maybe 3 times per week, because i have others leave in ,so i have others option of leave in .but this one is pretty nice u should try it! i loved it!
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I would say get 2 boxes worth, one to play with, and the other for when the first is spread all over the house, lol! I would suggest some sort of sand box through for it to be played in, just like normal sand bits of this get all over! It is far cleaner and lots more fun then normal sand though.
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I appreciate the tip about the Sony PSP. I'll Look into that. I actually already have a really good Sony Portable DVD. There are just a couple of problems with it that seem to be the downfall with most Portable DVD players. First it is really pretty bulky and with Airport security and the rest of the craziness with air travel, the less and the lighter the load with a small child in tow is preferable. The other problem is her want to remove/change DVDS on her own which is tending to cause some damage to the DVDs themselves. I still haven't purchased anything because I am really trying to find the best item to suit my needs and I really appreciate the helpful advice. I appreciate the tip about the Sony PSP. I'll Look into that. I actually already have a really good Sony Portable DVD. There are just a couple of problems with it that seem to be the downfall with most Portable DVD players. First it is really pretty bulky and with Airport security and the rest of the craziness with air travel, the less and the lighter the load with a small child in tow is preferable. The other problem is her want to remove/change DVDS on her own which is tending to cause some damage to the DVDs themselves. I still haven't purchased anything because I... » Read More I appreciate the tip about the Sony PSP. I'll Look into that. I actually already have a really good Sony Portable DVD. There are just a couple of problems with it that seem to be the downfall with most Portable DVD players. First it is really pretty bulky and with Airport security and the rest of the craziness with air travel, the less and the lighter the load with a small child in tow is preferable. The other problem is her want to remove/change DVDS on her own which is tending to cause some damage to the DVDs themselves. I still haven't purchased anything because I am really trying to find the best item to suit my needs and I really appreciate the helpful advice. « Show Less
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I agree with Peggy's answer also. I bought the Inner Spring mattress for use when our grandson visits. He sleeps very well on it. It is also used (with our pack n play) whenever he is sleeping away from home. I would spend the slight price difference and purchase the inner spring mattress. However, either mattress is a huge improvement over sleeping on the thin pad that comes with a pack n play! (Wish I had discovered it sooner!)
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The floor piece of the playpen is padded, so it can be used as a bed without buying another piece. We have a crib for every night use, but use a playpen when we're on vacation, etc. Unless you're planning on using it as a primary, every night bed/crib, I wouldn't worry about spending the extra money on something that you aren't going to use as often and would be difficult to store. I would recommend the sheet, though, as the fabric/lining doesn't seem overly comfortable. Graco sells fitted sheets specifically for their playpens, but the sizing seems to be standard among brands of playpens and sheets. The floor piece of the playpen is padded, so it can be used as a bed without buying another piece. We have a crib for every night use, but use a playpen when we're on vacation, etc. Unless you're planning on using it as a primary, every night bed/crib, I wouldn't worry about spending the extra money on something that you aren't going to use as often and would be difficult to store. I would recommend the sheet, though, as the fabric/lining doesn't seem overly comfortable. Graco sells fitted sheets specifically for their playpens, but the sizing seems to be standard among brands of playpens... » Read More The floor piece of the playpen is padded, so it can be used as a bed without buying another piece. We have a crib for every night use, but use a playpen when we're on vacation, etc. Unless you're planning on using it as a primary, every night bed/crib, I wouldn't worry about spending the extra money on something that you aren't going to use as often and would be difficult to store. I would recommend the sheet, though, as the fabric/lining doesn't seem overly comfortable. Graco sells fitted sheets specifically for their playpens, but the sizing seems to be standard among brands of playpens and sheets. « Show Less
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The heat packs last a long time so you may want to get extras. My puppy is a lab mix and this worked wonderful until he got old enough to chew it up! :)
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I have had a fantastic experience with our co-sleeper. The only real difference between this and a pack n play is that it's almost the same level of your mattress, and attached, so lifting baby in and out in the middle of the night was so easy. It was a lot easier keeping my boy asleep when I didn't have to sit up and lift him over the edge of a pack n play. It's not essential, either one would work, but I found it very helpful for us. Granted, he still ends up snuggled between us half the time - but it's nice to have a spot to stick him when I want a little room to stretch. My boy's almost a year old, and on the larger end of the scale, and he's still using ours. It's snug though!
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Yes I would have. It was nice for the first few months that they were in the bassinets but once they were to big for the bassinets and needed to go down to the play mode I had to get another pack in play. I wasn't ready for them to leave my room yet I was breastfeeding and it was easier to have them in my room so we ended up with 2 pack in plays in our in the end. Also if you are limited on space this one is bigger than a normal pack in play.
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I've used the old version and it can definitely tip over if kids are playing inside. When we used them for the first time, my kids were so excited that they kept tipping them over, but they quickly accepted they were for sleeping and didn't have any problems while sleeping. I thinking it depends on your kids' temperaments whether or not this is a good purchase for you. I think they're much more convenient than pack n plays.
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I'd ask for the size of the box it comes in and assume you can get it back in there. This thing is big though as compared with others on the market. They may be better off with something smaller if to be used indoors. I have an open concept house and it still seemed squished in my living room. Maybe measure out them dimensions on the floor so you can conceptualize the footprint.
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You may be able to add your own game pieces (use a quarter or a button or something) for extra players. When I play, I often play with more than six, but I do not use the board. It can be a lot of fun to just play with the cards. I hope this helps!
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ditto! We've had ours since our 7 yr old was 1yr. We recently got it out for our 1yr old but have just 3 balls.. & he loves it. Maybe check the Playskool website. I was hoping i could just order extras on Amazon but i do not see them listed.
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I would say this is not a bad idea at all. If it were me however I would not mix it. But give either or , maybe every other day or so. This way you can keep up with the right amount of food to prevent over feeding and getting over weight.With the less expensive brand try to buy one that is grain free. Nutro is a good one, but look around. I disagree that giving both is a bad idea. I think it is a good one if it is all you can do. Also can you by brewers yeast? If you can add this once a week to the food, talk to you vet he can give you advice too on this supplement. What breed are you dogs?
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I would play the same way as you play with tiles, just there is no wall, perhaps just use the rest of the deck. Take out any cards that don't apply to American, just like you have to remove nonapplicable tiles from most tile sets. I taught myself American Mah Jongg from a book and use the cards to practice when I'm on a trip and don't feel like lugging the whole tile game with me. Never tried it with four people but I think if you improvise a bit it should work the same
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Using it indoors is no problem. I used it indoors for a year without any issues at all. You should have no problem whether you are using real golf balls or almost golf balls.
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I think it would work great! It's almost twice the size of the "usual" pack and plays. If you've ever seen one of those "old timey" wooden playpens, this one is comparable in size.