https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:40:14 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-travel-crib-that-isnt-floor-level-nuna-sena-maybe#post-1813713 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 11:00:42 +0000 MrsLonghorn 1813713@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have it yet, but we will be getting the Nuna Sena Mini to use as a bassinet in the bedroom for the first few weeks, and then as a travel crib (my parents live nearby, so it will likely come with us to their house quite a bit). We really like the slightly smaller size, though I know we will grow out of it quicker. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-travel-crib-that-isnt-floor-level-nuna-sena-maybe#post-1813546 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 09:57:43 +0000 ShootingStar 1813546@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nana87: You might be able to find a baby equipment rental company near where you're going. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-travel-crib-that-isnt-floor-level-nuna-sena-maybe#post-1813538 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 09:54:12 +0000 Foodnerd81 1813538@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nana87: Yeah, it's definitely heavier and harder to set up-- though not horrible or anything. But since it's going to be such a short term solution it doesn't seem worth buying new. Check Craigslist, maybe? The hotels we have stayed in gave us PnP, but never with the bassinet part (which was fine since she was getting too big for it by then anyway). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-travel-crib-that-isnt-floor-level-nuna-sena-maybe#post-1813523 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 09:49:37 +0000 nana87 1813523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: ooh the zipper door is intriguing...</p> <p>@ShootingStar: @Foodnerd81: hmm a pnp with the bassinet insert might be the way to go...i've heard that they're heavy and harder to set up though? I do hate to buy something new now since she's already over 12lbs but I don't think we know anyone near us that would have one we could borrow, most our friends don't have kids yet... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-travel-crib-that-isnt-floor-level-nuna-sena-maybe#post-1813471 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 09:35:19 +0000 Foodnerd81 1813471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our regular pack and play had the bassinet level so she was higher up, though you can only use that up to 15 pounds I think, and only before baby can sit up. We used that when we were still putting her down asleep-- I agree it's impossible to put a sleeping baby all the way on the floor like that. I wonder if you have any friends with a regular PnP that you could borrow, since it would really only work for a short time? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-travel-crib-that-isnt-floor-level-nuna-sena-maybe#post-1813465 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 09:34:12 +0000 nana87 1813465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: both! next trip is to a hotel, but we're also probably going to visit my in-laws soon as well. we'll def have to strategize options, thanks for the ideas!</p> <p>@spaniellove: ugh why is everything so close to the ground?? I mean, I get that that is more useful in the long term, but for now... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-travel-crib-that-isnt-floor-level-nuna-sena-maybe#post-1813464 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 09:34:04 +0000 ShootingStar 1813464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A regular PnP with a bassinet insert would work. I wouldn't spend a whole lot on it because you'll only be able to use the bassinet until LO can sit up on their own. After that it's too dangerous. I'd get the most basic one you can find, or even 2nd hand. Something like this - <a href="http://www.target.com/p/evenflo-babysuite-select-blue-koi/-/A-15126002#prodSlot=_1_1" rel="nofollow">http://www.target.com/p/evenflo-babysuite-select-blue-koi/-/A-15126002#prodSlot=_1_1</a>. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-travel-crib-that-isnt-floor-level-nuna-sena-maybe#post-1813461 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 09:33:14 +0000 Anagram 1813461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nana87: hmm...we have the lotus crib and it's close to the ground but has a zipper door. Personally, I never use the zipper but my husband does when LO sleeps badly. He'll lay on the floor next to her and rub her back till she falls asleep. And then he sloooooowwwwwwwllllly zips it.</p> <p>But I'm paranoid of the noise of the zipper so I just try to drop her in the crib (but my arms aren't long enough and usually she falls the last inch or so). </p> <p>Someone should make a travel crib with a noiseless zipper door! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-travel-crib-that-isnt-floor-level-nuna-sena-maybe#post-1813451 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 09:29:49 +0000 Alivoo01 1813451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are you going to a hotel or staying with friends/family? If at a hotel, maybe request for a crib in the room or get a room with double beds so that your LO can have a bed?</p> <p>If you're staying with friends/family, what about making a floor bed for your LO? That way the transfer is easier and more fluid than a steep drop to place your LO on the bed portion of the a travel crib? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-travel-crib-that-isnt-floor-level-nuna-sena-maybe#post-1813443 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 09:26:33 +0000 spaniellove 1813443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nana87: It's basically a high end Pack n Play made of nicer materials and easier to fold. If I were actually traveling I think I'd have to get something else and unfortunately everything I've found has the sleeping surface closer to the floor! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-travel-crib-that-isnt-floor-level-nuna-sena-maybe#post-1813436 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 09:24:34 +0000 nana87 1813436@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: oh geeze, that's heavy! the bjorn feels big enough as it is and it's like half that weight </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-travel-crib-that-isnt-floor-level-nuna-sena-maybe#post-1813432 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 09:23:04 +0000 spaniellove 1813432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the Nuna Sena and love it! It's very easy to set up, but I'm not sure how easy it would be to travel with due to it's weight - 25 lbs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommend-a-travel-crib-that-isnt-floor-level-nuna-sena-maybe#post-1813412 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 09:17:15 +0000 nana87 1813412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have a travel crib that doesn't have the baby sleeping at floor level that you'd recommend? </p> <p>We have a Baby Bjorn one that we were gifted and while it's easy to set up and fairly light, it's a major PITA to transfer lo into it when she's already asleep since the mattress is so low to the ground. We were out of town a few days last weekend and she woke up almost every time we tried to transfer her--that + 4 month sleep regression = very tired and cranky lo and me! We're going out of town again next month and I'd love to find one where the baby sleeps higher up. </p> <p>I was looking at the Nuna Sena online--does anyone have it? Is it easy to use? We have friends that just did this research and are going with the Lotus bassinet but lo sleeps in a crib so the rocking feature seems unnecessary...</p> <p>Also I know I "should" be putting her to bed drowsy but awake, and if I did it wouldn't matter if she was so low, but that doesn't work for us. I nurse/bottle feed to sleep or rock and she had amazing night-sleep before this regression (like, 7pm-6am!) so I don't want to change what I'm doing... </p>