Safety Concern? Would this have the same safety concern as the PeaPod? (KidCo PeaPod had a recent death in it when a five month old baby rolled to the side and suffocated against the material because the mesh sides ended before the level of the mattress.) It looks like that bottom material on the sides wouldn't be breathable. Does anyone know?Also wouldn't the Phil & Teds Traveller be the same? Safety Concern? Would this have the same safety concern as the PeaPod? (KidCo PeaPod had a recent death in it when a five month old baby rolled to the side and suffocated against the material... » Read More Safety Concern? Would this have the same safety concern as the PeaPod? (KidCo PeaPod had a recent death in it when a five month old baby rolled to the side and suffocated against the material because the mesh sides ended before the level of the mattress.) It looks like that bottom material on the sides wouldn't be breathable. Does anyone know?Also wouldn't the Phil & Teds Traveller be the same? « Show Less
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Baby Bjorn doesn't make this version of the travel crib anymore. Go to their website and you can see that the new version has mesh extending all the way to the bottom, which seems safer. That is the one we bought for our baby. I wouldn't feel comfortable with a small, active baby in this crib even if the company claims the sides are breathable.
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The fabric is light enough to be able to breathe through it. We own it and I tested the breathability myself.
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I dont think that ive seen a definitive from the company but since BB is a reputable company and rates the product from birth -3yrs it implies that the bottom material is breathable, and I tested it by breathing through it...I was worried for the first few days or so but now that my son is older (9.5 months) I feel secure that he's mobile enough to right himself. We actully started using irlt when he got too big for his bassinet, and was turning. It's curious that they didn't just make the bottom mesh but the light blocking helps keep baby asleep.
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Has the question of breathability of the bottom non-mesh portion been answered? That is the first thing I said when we set ours up.
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I just called Bjorn and talked to a rep named Melissa. She said it is 100% breathable.
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I'm wondering about this as well...seems like it would have this issue. I just got one but am concerned about using it until my 4 month old can roll in all directions and right himself if need be.
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The material is not breathable. Our 4 month-old rolled on to the side, made a noise and I went to check. She could not breath through the fabric. We complained to baby bjorn and they issued a full refund. We use the lotus travel crib now as they were smart enough to find the easy solution; have the mesh extend all the way to the floor.
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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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oh god, it is like this rumor will never die. find me ONE peer reviewed published study that suggests the baby bjorn causes ANY type of spinal issue and you will have my undying respect. dont give me a bunch of links to zealot bloggers who want to laud their moby wraps (by the way, i love my moby wrap, but use other carriers like the baby bjorn as well). otherwise read THIS blog: http://skeptoid.com/blog/2013/01/25/will-the-babybjorn-endanger-your-infants-health/ as it summarizes my eye rolling well.
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Probably soybean is little better ( just 5%) soybean.. It still has the same problem: baby sinking in the middle of mattress.. And this mattress not gonna stay for 2 years.. So u need to buy another one.. So instead of buying 2-3 times mattresses.. It's better to buy one in babies r us for 250 plus insurance and this mattress will be ok even for next baby! Believe me price matters;)
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It is not a problem. This man who did all the research on polyurethane and sids had all his research based on cotton only. Therefore he cannot vouch for anything beyond the limitations of his study. As a concerned and well educated mother, I made sure his bedding was free of plastics or other materials likely to off-gas. (But not necessarily 100% cotton.) If you do nothing but wrap this mattress, you can feel confident you have eliminated at least one source of possible sids risk.
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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 agree with one of the previous posters. Our pediatrician recommended not using this as an overnight sleeping option. We used it when we were traveling when our son was younger (up until about 3 months), but after that our son could roll over and preferred to sleep on his stomach. Not sure how tall your baby is, but our son was around 23-24" at 3 months and still fit but didn't have a lot of extra room.
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Hello there! Our "little" man is 3.5 months, 25" and 18 pounds. We use the RNP and aren't sure how much longer we will be able to use it. It only goes up to 25 pounds, but your child could outgrow it for length. We still have some head room, but we are thinking he will have transition by the end of August as we use this for his primary sleeping space due to acid reflux. So, you might be cutting it close if you decided to get it.Also, it travels VERY easily! We have taken it on many trips. It breaks down into a few pieces and could fit into a large suitcase. Have you looked at using a peapod?? KidCo PeaPod Portable Travel Bed with Air Pump - RedIn any case, have a great time on your trip! Hello there! Our "little" man is 3.5 months, 25" and 18 pounds. We use the RNP and aren't sure how much longer we will be able to use it. It only goes up to 25 pounds, but your child could outgrow it for length. We still have some head room, but we are thinking he will have transition by the end of August as we use this for his primary sleeping space due to acid reflux. So, you might be cutting it close if you decided to get it.Also, it travels VERY easily! We have taken it on many trips. It breaks down into a few pieces and could fit into a large suitcase. Have... » Read More Hello there! Our "little" man is 3.5 months, 25" and 18 pounds. We use the RNP and aren't sure how much longer we will be able to use it. It only goes up to 25 pounds, but your child could outgrow it for length. We still have some head room, but we are thinking he will have transition by the end of August as we use this for his primary sleeping space due to acid reflux. So, you might be cutting it close if you decided to get it.Also, it travels VERY easily! We have taken it on many trips. It breaks down into a few pieces and could fit into a large suitcase. Have you looked at using a peapod?? KidCo PeaPod Portable Travel Bed with Air Pump - RedIn any case, have a great time on your trip! « Show Less
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No it's not, I added extra padding however the extra padding I have sits underneath the baby lounge. I wouldn't want to put my child at risk for suffocation putting blankets on the inside.
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I think we lowered the mattress when our son was able to reach up and grab the bumper - we anticipated that he would be pulling up - sometime before he pulled up on the sides. My second son is 4 months and hasn't rolled over yet, so we haven't lowered it yet. If you have to ask yourself twice, that usually means just do it! You'll feel better. What's it going to hurt? It's better to lower it too early than too late.
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That is how I use it and it was the main reason I bought it. It provides a nice smooth, firm surface for the baby to lay on. When they are young and not mobile, it is perfectly fine to use and should not present a safety issue.
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I put a burp cloth down under my son so it would be soft and cover the strap. It is not recommended to put your baby in it without using straps. I will also for safety reasons not say to use it without straps. I did however use it with my son and he was swaddled and not strapped. I never left him in it and he was so little he was not rolling around or reaching. Hope this is helpful! Oh p.s. The vibrate feature was a huge lifesaver. This really was one of the few things I took with us everywhere.
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Technically I think it is designed for more breathability. That being said I have found that it does provide a little more "give" than the firm mattress on its own. Naturpedic also makes a quilted topper of sorts for toddlers that is designed to provide more cushion. That might be more along the lines of what you're looking for!
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Ours is long gone, but had the same problem. Have no answer, just keep putting it back on. I guess you can try to glue it. That thing was a life saver. Plop the kid in and you can get some things done. Both kids loved it, especially when starting to walk.
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I am a car seat tech, and an ER RN. I have seen kids become quadriplegics due to forward facing at young ages. My almost 4 yr old and my 28 month old are still rear facing and will be until they are 45 lbs. It would be my expert opinion that your child will be up to 4 times safer if kept rear facing. As a parent, please consider their safety. It is easy to keep them rear facing if it's all they know. You can get a seat that will rear face up for 40 lbs and harness to 65 lbs. That would be my suggestion for you. The newest recommendations from the AAP is to keep kids rear facing until age 2 or they reach the weight limit of their convertible seat, whichever is LONGER. Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of PREVENTABLE deaths of kids in the US. And there has never been a documented case of leg injury from extended rear facing. Please don't think I am preaching, I just try to do what I can to keep kids safe! Any questions, feel free to ask.
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We had this item for few months now and our baby love it! The mattress is very decent, not to firm or flat. It does not have any folds on it. Our baby is 5 months now and this is the only product that she was able to sleep very well since we had it. I highly recommend this item especially with babies that has acid reflux. This item has an incline position as well as regular flat bed. By far, this is a great investment for us. I hope this helps.
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I double knotted mine to start with & she just noticed the ties recently but can't undo them (yet anyway). I guess they could pose the same type of problem if you're worried about bumpers. The underside of the CribWrap is plastic (so not a breathable material). My daughter has slept on her stomach from the time she learned to roll over and she flops around so much that I was glad I had also put bumpers in her bed (which I had to weave through the slats since she could pull the bumper down). I have bumpers and CribWraps on the front & both sides of her crib and have never had a problem.