https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:51:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-bed-on-trips#post-2227088 Sun, 05 Jul 2015 17:26:26 +0000 pelikila 2227088@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BananaPancakes: We use the same one and have really been happy with it for the past almost 3 years. I use a spare twin size fitted sheet over the flannel cover and a toddler sized down comforter and we are set. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-bed-on-trips#post-2227041 Sun, 05 Jul 2015 15:49:51 +0000 Truth Bombs 2227041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The shrunks toddler bed is great. I wouldn't want to make LO sleep on a floor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-bed-on-trips#post-2227035 Sun, 05 Jul 2015 15:21:57 +0000 BananaPancakes 2227035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the Aerobed toddler mattress and it's been great! He had trouble sleeping on it the first time, mainly because he was just so excited, but he does wonderful on it now. We use it regularly. I highly recommend it. </p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/AeroBed-Mattress-for-Kids/dp/B00CN094FC" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/AeroBed-Mattress-for-Kids/dp/B00CN094FC</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-bed-on-trips#post-2226756 Sat, 04 Jul 2015 20:14:52 +0000 cat620 2226756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following for ideas. My 2 year old is an awful sleeper when we're on vacation! He can't handle sleeping in bed with us, just thinks it's playtime, and he also hates being in the travel crib. The air mattress seems like a good option to try. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-bed-on-trips#post-2226742 Sat, 04 Jul 2015 19:36:22 +0000 sometimesshesings 2226742@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: that's a great idea! If we can find a safe way to create a nook, we'll try that tonight. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-bed-on-trips#post-2226716 Sat, 04 Jul 2015 18:33:29 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2226716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sometimesshesings: we had this exact same issue last weekend. dh used the pack and play and the entertainment center in the corner of the room to build an enclosed area a little bigger than pnp size. we put blankets on the floor and filled the pnp with stuff so he couldn't move it. I think he needed the security of a small space since we were away from home, even though he normally sleeps on a floor bed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-bed-on-trips#post-2226653 Sat, 04 Jul 2015 16:18:14 +0000 sometimesshesings 2226653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CibMomma: I'll check that out! The containment might help. :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-bed-on-trips#post-2226642 Sat, 04 Jul 2015 15:51:12 +0000 CibMomma 2226642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use the Kidco travel tent for my 2.5 year old and it's great because he can't unzip himself out of it. He'll be able to use it for another year or two at least. It's so light weight and fits anywhere! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-bed-on-trips#post-2226620 Sat, 04 Jul 2015 15:04:54 +0000 Finfan 2226620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@StrawberryBee: We have this one too. Last night was our first try with it and it went really well. I liked the bed part being recessed all the way around so she stayed in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-bed-on-trips#post-2226572 Sat, 04 Jul 2015 13:14:16 +0000 lady baltimore 2226572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sometimesshesings: Aw, poor thing! I hope tonight is better. Can you sell it as a treat (i.e. he's "getting" to camp on the floor)? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-bed-on-trips#post-2226508 Sat, 04 Jul 2015 10:06:17 +0000 sometimesshesings 2226508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Update: he slept on the floor last night on a pad of blankets. He was really excited about it at first, but he did NOT want to stay in "bed". My husband had to stay with him on the floor until he settled enough to fall asleep. Then he woke up about an hour later and threw an epic fit. I think this had more to do with traveling than the sleep arrangement, but he did say through tears that he wanted to go home and sleep in his own bed. He's always been a good traveler, but 2.5 has been an emotional time! Wish us better luck tonight! He was happy as a clam when he woke up, so that's reassuring... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-bed-on-trips#post-2225227 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 13:48:24 +0000 sometimesshesings 2225227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks, everyone! This was really helpful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-bed-on-trips#post-2225023 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 11:55:20 +0000 aegie 2225023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i use an inflatable bed from the shrunks. I always get hte 2 queen bed room, and stick the inflatble between the 2 queens so she doesn't roll off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-bed-on-trips#post-2224653 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 09:02:41 +0000 Mrs. Bee 2224653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sometimesshesings: we just put the blanket on the floor then they sleep on top of it. they weigh less so it doesn't hurt their backs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-bed-on-trips#post-2224628 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 08:49:44 +0000 StrawberryBee 2224628@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got the inflatable toddler mattress from Walmart, I would assume the same as @travellingbee: <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Intex-Toddler-Airbed-Tan/22899906" rel="nofollow">http://www.walmart.com/ip/Intex-Toddler-Airbed-Tan/22899906</a></p> <p>You can buy an electric pump for it separately if you need one. I inflated it using their "high output manual pump" and it wasn't /too/ bad. Definitely got a bit of a workout ;). We haven't used it yet since our vacation isn't for a few more weeks. E is just a month shy of 2yo, and still sleeps in a crib. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-bed-on-trips#post-2224578 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 08:22:02 +0000 babynumber1 2224578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sometimesshesings: We did just a twin blow up mattress that we had. It worked great and if she fell off it wasn't far to fall. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-bed-on-trips#post-2224495 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 07:29:57 +0000 travellingbee 2224495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got something similar at Walmart on our last trip. He did great in it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-bed-on-trips#post-2224487 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 07:21:04 +0000 looch 2224487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am in the market as well, I think we are going to try the Shrunks one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-bed-on-trips#post-2224485 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 07:18:54 +0000 delight 2224485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh we have to deal with this at the cottage in August. Everyone will be up at the cottage and there is no room for a pNP in our bunky. LO will have to sleep on a bottom bunk. This will be the first time for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-bed-on-trips#post-2224466 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 06:53:35 +0000 MamaG 2224466@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sometimesshesings: it comes with a small electric pump. Goes up and down quickly. </p> <p>Hotel floors are gross. Walk in them in plain white socks and you probably won't want to let your kid sleep on it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-bed-on-trips#post-2224452 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 06:38:33 +0000 SweetiePie 2224452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sometimesshesings: i just saw this at buy buy baby on Tuesday so I know they sell it in store:<br /> <a href="https://m.buybuybaby.com/1/1/18881-portable-beds-the-shrunks-tuckaire-toddler-travel-bed.html" rel="nofollow">https://m.buybuybaby.com/1/1/18881-portable-beds-the-shrunks-tuckaire-toddler-travel-bed.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-bed-on-trips#post-2224445 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 06:36:31 +0000 hotchildinthecity 2224445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaG: we just got this thing and I am obsessed. j slept like a rock on our recent trip. Would definitely recommend. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-bed-on-trips#post-2224362 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 00:06:12 +0000 sarac 2224362@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've often made a little bed out of blankets while traveling, if there isn't just a bed for her to sleep in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-bed-on-trips#post-2224361 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 00:03:31 +0000 sometimesshesings 2224361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaG: Interesting! Are they easy to blow up and deflate? Do you know if brick and mortar stores carry them? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-bed-on-trips#post-2224360 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 00:02:24 +0000 sometimesshesings 2224360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: I like this less is more philosophy! Do you bring anything extra for them to sleep on, like sleeping bags? Or will they use extra hotel blankets, etc? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-bed-on-trips#post-2224351 Wed, 01 Jul 2015 23:31:10 +0000 Mrs. Bee 2224351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>our kids always sleep on the floor just fine. one less thing to worry about! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-bed-on-trips#post-2224342 Wed, 01 Jul 2015 23:02:21 +0000 MamaG 2224342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The shrunks inflatable bed. You can find it on Amazon. It uses crib sized sheets. We started using this at about 2.5 and our nearly 4 year old will still sleep on it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-bed-on-trips#post-2224340 Wed, 01 Jul 2015 22:57:11 +0000 sometimesshesings 2224340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son (2.5) is too big for his Pack N Play, but not ready to sleep on a raised bed. He has trouble falling asleep in bed with us, so that's not usually a good option either. Does anyone have tips for toddler sleep arrangements while traveling? </p>