How big of a baby would be comfortable sleeping in this? We're looking for a bed for the RV but don't want our baby to grow out of it too fast.
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My son is 10 months old and still naps in this on occasion...and he is large for his age. I can't remember at what age he outgrew the bassinet feature; I think sometime around 4 months. But, after the bassinet is outgrown, you can just put the mattress in the bottom and they nap down there. I wouldn't use this for a full-time crib at this age; but for the occasional nap or overnight trip, my son is perfectly comfortable in it. He is not going to fit in it much longer. My daughter outgrew it sometime around her first birthday.
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This bed has been great so far. I use it for camping. I'm 240 lbs and my son is about 80 lbs. The key with any air bed is to not over inflate.
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Our baby is close to 13lbs and I feel like she has a few more months in it- it is very roomy on her. I think you would still get a lot of use out of it.
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We bought this for #4 with the same idea as you...get rid of the carrier kind so I could use a wrap for the baby and have more hands for the other kids. However, our baby was 8lbs. 4oz and 22 in long and, bringing him home was a big pain. I don't know how in the world you would get a smaller baby in there! It took a month to get comfortable stashing him in; and rolling receiving blankets around, etc. Now he's plenty big and the seat is sturdy but we are having issues adjusting straps as he grows. We think the Britax 55 is a huge pain in the 'bottom'.
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NancyThis mattress fits perfectly. If anything it is a little tight but, otherwise, is a great fit! It is such an excellent upgrade that I would recommend it for anyone with a trailer. At last a good sleep throughout the night!Good luck, I feel you've made a good choice.David
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I do think it's a weird angle for my newborn (now 6 weeks old). He seems kind of uncomfortable, but then again he falls asleep when we start driving so I guess it can't be that bad. He is 21.5 inches long, 9.5 lbs.
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It depends on the baby's length. Weight-wise, I am sure it will be ok, but both of my twins kept pushing their heads into the headboard of the crib by around that age. And they are not tall, actually probably on the shorter side at about 30-31" at the time. We didn't realize how crowded they must have felt in the mini-crib until we put them in the regular-size crib and the first thing they did was lie on their backs and stretch their arms up and out, as it to enjoy the extra space. That being said, they would probably be ok in the mini-crib for a few nights, but not as a regular sleeping arrangement. It depends on the baby's length. Weight-wise, I am sure it will be ok, but both of my twins kept pushing their heads into the headboard of the crib by around that age. And they are not tall, actually probably on the shorter side at about 30-31" at the time. We didn't realize how crowded they must have felt in the mini-crib until we put them in the regular-size crib and the first thing they did was lie on their backs and stretch their arms up and out, as it to enjoy the extra space. That being said, they would probably be ok in the mini-crib for a few nights, but not as a regular... » Read More It depends on the baby's length. Weight-wise, I am sure it will be ok, but both of my twins kept pushing their heads into the headboard of the crib by around that age. And they are not tall, actually probably on the shorter side at about 30-31" at the time. We didn't realize how crowded they must have felt in the mini-crib until we put them in the regular-size crib and the first thing they did was lie on their backs and stretch their arms up and out, as it to enjoy the extra space. That being said, they would probably be ok in the mini-crib for a few nights, but not as a regular sleeping arrangement. « Show Less
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Remember there is a weight limit on the bassinet. The mattress will take away from that 15 lb. weight limit on our Baby Trend Playard "Scooter". I would never take that chance.
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Its a great crib and may work for a short trip. I think at 21lbs 30" tall it might be a little tight for a long trip?
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My son is 26lbs and loves it. He is 29 inches, but has plenty of room height wise to grow. He is nearing the width, but not uncomfortable. He is only 8 months and a chunk, so if she is 32 lbs and taller/leaner it would work great. My son naps in it when we go too :) the only drawback is don't get gravel dust in the wheels. They never work the same again and stick after. Before we did that we loved it!
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I slept in this tent cot for a month it was just enough space for me I'm around 140 lbs. It would be very tight maybe ok for a night if you don't mind snuggling in close.
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Agree with the below ... A crib mattress would be too big and bulky to fit inside. Good suggestion about getting a foam insert. Hadn't thought about since my son seems to sleep fine on it the way it is.
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Not so sure about an 11 month old only because of the travel bed's dimensions - your baby may be too long to fit comfortably inside the "walls"....
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I don't know why and bought a 3" mattress since it didn't specify why. The 3" mattress fits perfectly and is comfortable and safe for our baby. But I can't imagine why you couldn't use anything other than a 2" mattress after looking at it. I'm sorry this doesn't clear up the "why" but hopefully it will help if you are looking to buy a thicker mattress and were wondering if it would fit.
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I had my baby in this from a month old. About 8 or 9 pounds. She fell asleep in it immediately. The baby head moves a lot at this age but it didn't bother the baby. And I just cradled her head while I walked
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I have 2 of these and have not had that problem at all. One is now being used in a toddler bed and rolling to the edge is still not a problem. And to respond to the other persons comment about comfort- my son is now 3 and able to tell me whether he's comfortable and he still sleeps well on this bed. At this point, he's slept on adult mattresses at grandparents' houses and we've had no problem with this mattress when he comes home. An infant mattress is supposed to be firm and this is but I don't find it to be uncomfortable or excessively hard.
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I did love this sleeper. My little guy was able to stay next to me an extra 2 months because of its large size, weight limit and high sides. My suggestion would be to purchase an extra sheet.