https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 17:54:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-big-for-pack-n-play#post-2837063 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 08:10:46 +0000 milano14 2837063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for Shrunks air mattress (it has bumpers on the sides so kids don't roll off). Otherwise Regalo toddler cot is also a good option.<br /> I liked the Shrunks when the kids were just out of the PNP. They also have great customer service. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-big-for-pack-n-play#post-2837043 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 23:38:09 +0000 AngelicOne 2837043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Calibee: I so agree with you! For a kid that is pretty still in his own bed, DS turned into a squirmy worm. I think he grew 10 extra arms/legs and hit/kicked us all night long. :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-big-for-pack-n-play#post-2837042 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 23:27:48 +0000 Calibee 2837042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@AngelicOne: We tried co-sleeping once on vacation. NEVER AGAIN!!! :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-big-for-pack-n-play#post-2837041 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 23:04:19 +0000 AngelicOne 2837041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alba4: I agree with @Calibee: about the pack n play. My 3 yr old DS is about the same stats (34lbs &amp; 37in) and still he sleeps in a pack n play at home. He seems to make the tight quarters work for him &amp; never complains he's uncomfy. We all slept horribly when we've tried co-sleeping before on vacations. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-big-for-pack-n-play#post-2837040 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 23:02:20 +0000 Mrs. Turtle 2837040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have made a floor bed in the closet before with extra comforters and pillows. Worked great when she was about that age. Now she wants her own queen bed... :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-big-for-pack-n-play#post-2837030 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 22:20:35 +0000 wrkbrk 2837030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alba4: We got a cot like DS is used to sleeping on at daycare. Walmart! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-big-for-pack-n-play#post-2837013 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 19:39:18 +0000 SweetiePie 2837013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Calibee: yes I agree with this. My son used a pnp for a while and he’s a sturdy, tall boy. Last summer he was at least the measurements given and he spent a whole month in a pnp while we had a shore house. He was perfectly happy with it! </p> <p>Otherwise we ask the hotel if they have cribs and often they do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-big-for-pack-n-play#post-2836995 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 18:02:15 +0000 Calibee 2836995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you tried a pack n play? Only asking because my three year old is 30 lbs and 38 inches and will still sleep in a pack n play when we travel. </p> <p>Also—call the hotel. Some hotels provide full sized cribs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-big-for-pack-n-play#post-2836967 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 15:50:35 +0000 lioneyes 2836967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>make a little nest on the couch with pillows (push the pack and play against it so he can't roll out). this worked for us on a recent trip where they didn't have a crib for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-big-for-pack-n-play#post-2836951 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 14:53:15 +0000 Mrsbells 2836951@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alba4: i've seen it on Pinterest where they roll it up to be the size of a pool noodle like someone mentioned </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-big-for-pack-n-play#post-2836907 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 13:35:21 +0000 bhbee 2836907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BadgerMom: we have this one too. My kids love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-big-for-pack-n-play#post-2836901 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 13:20:53 +0000 BadgerMom 2836901@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have this one and love it. It deflates to be pretty small and it's about 9 lbs, so we are able to put it in the suitcase without clothes for air travel.</p> <p>ETA. We put it in the suitcase WITH* our clothes.</p> <p><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Intex-Kidz-Travel-Airbed-Mattress-with-Hand-Pump-42-x-66-x-10/713489777" rel="nofollow">https://www.walmart.com/ip/Intex-Kidz-Travel-Airbed-Mattress-with-Hand-Pump-42-x-66-x-10/713489777</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-big-for-pack-n-play#post-2836896 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 13:02:46 +0000 looch 2836896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If the room has a couch, turn it so that the back of the couch is facing into the room, so it's like a 3 sided crib. Stuff towels into the wedge between the wall and the couch seat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-big-for-pack-n-play#post-2836895 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 13:01:48 +0000 macintosh 2836895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think a sofa bed works well for this. It’s smaller and lower than a regular bed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-big-for-pack-n-play#post-2836892 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 12:55:49 +0000 rpparker 2836892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: @Alba4: I agree! We love our shrunks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-big-for-pack-n-play#post-2836891 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 12:55:39 +0000 Sams Mom 2836891@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alba4: I've seen pool noodles used for bumpers on the fitted sheet too. Won't be an option if you're flying though to pack a noodle cut in half. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-big-for-pack-n-play#post-2836889 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 12:51:27 +0000 pinkb 2836889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we got these for when we travel. The kids love them. They have them at walmart too i think. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Regalo-Portable-Toddler-Fitted-Travel/dp/B000H1MRJO/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=baby-products&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1532973014&#038;sr=1-2&#038;keywords=kid+cot" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Regalo-Portable-Toddler-Fitted-Travel/dp/B000H1MRJO/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=baby-products&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1532973014&#038;sr=1-2&#038;keywords=kid+cot</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-big-for-pack-n-play#post-2836888 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 12:51:16 +0000 Alba4 2836888@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There are two queens- maybe I’ll have my boys (2 and 5 ) share! How many towels do you need to roll to make it work? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-big-for-pack-n-play#post-2836886 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 12:48:59 +0000 Adira 2836886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Toddler Air Mattress!!!</p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Shrunks-Portable-Inflatable-Mattress-Security/dp/B001EQ66WK/" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Shrunks-Portable-Inflatable-Mattress-Security/dp/B001EQ66WK/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-big-for-pack-n-play#post-2836885 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 12:48:30 +0000 Mrsbells 2836885@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alba4: do they provide an extra bed? You can use rolled up blankets under the sheets as bunpers so he doesnt roll off the bed </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/too-big-for-pack-n-play#post-2836882 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 12:37:19 +0000 Alba4 2836882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are leaving Monday for a week-long trip. For the first half we are staying at a beach hotel that doesn’t provide a crib. My 2 year old is 37 lbs and 38 inches tall, so he has officially outgrown the pack n play. We haven’t coslept since he was an infant and we’d prefer not too. He’s not in a bed yet... Any suggestions? </p>