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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We purchased this to be used from birth for our baby. Our daughter went home at 6 pounds 10 ounces and it worked fine. It looked huge for her, but it is designed for babies as small as 5 pounds. However, you will want to purchase the Britax Infant Positioning Insert so that your baby fits safely until s/he reaches at least 11 pounds. She is 6 weeks old now and we are very happy with this purchase. You just have to be willing to go places without the "convenience" of an infant carrier (we have been using a ring sling, which I think is actually more convenient).
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my grandson just turned 6 mo. and started sleeping in a portable crib 2 weeks ago, I think that when a child can pull himself in to a sitting position that it isn't safe to leave them alone in it as they could wake up and pull up to the sides and tumble over the side onto the floor, my grandson could no longer stretch out comfortably in it but he still likes to get in it for a supervised nap .
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We got this to get our 8lb girl through the airport. We did use an insert to steady her head as it doesn't recline fully. But it's fathomable that an infant could fall asleep in it.
1075654
Our 5 month old is no longer comfortable in this sleeper. She's too active and slides down with her feet dangling and her neck in an uncomfortable position. I think you can use it for travel purposes if it's a short trip. I wouldn't use it for too long though. I think it's light enough to take with you.
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That's what my husband and I have used this for all along. The mattress is the right kind for a newborn - you don't want something too cushy. I do have to agree with a previous commenter who said that you would need a lot of space next to your bed - you do need a fair amount. But so easy to set up!
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We are very happy with the 12" Memory Foam Mattress...my son is 6'1" and absolutely loves it. Most comfortable bed I've ever slept on, but you have to like a somewhat firm bed...no more backaches for my son.
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That doesn't sound right. My dd was about 18 inches at birth and she slept in this bd for about three months. We used it for a changing table on our bathroom counter for another three more months.
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I would go with a pack and play or a co sleeper for a baby that young. I think we used a rock and play for traveling with in driving distance. When we flew we borrowed an arms reach co sleeper from a friend.
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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 think it depends on how they sleep. My 2 year old slept in one a similar size when visiting family many times over the summer and did just fine. I have a 6 month old in it and there is plenty of room to grow.
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Well my granddaughter that just turned 1 seems to find if very comfortable and can fall asleep and stay asleep on long drives. I like the way it tilts in a reclining angle for comfort.
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Without puling it out of the storage, that is what I know. I'm 5'10" and used on my camping trip last year,, it quite comfortable, I had several inches left at the head and foot side, and after using pillow, I had a comfortable nights. It is slightly narrower than regular cot, that's give extra room In tent, the width does not affect comfort.
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My son was in it until he was 3 months...approximately 24 inches. I think he could have fit in it a little longer but he no longer needed to be swaddled. He broke out of everything else on the market, this was the only thing that could hold him back! Good luck, hope this helps!
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I bought it for my daughter when she was 6 months and I ended up giving it away. It wasn't comfortable for her to sleep in. My brother has it now for his older children and he loves it, but I wouldn't recommend for under 2years. Maybe it is my car seats? They could be more inclined
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We were in the same situation when we ordered our sleep soon. I went with the bigger one. Our little one was swimming in it, but it wasn't a problem for it to be too big. It might be easier to get it on and off when it is big rather than small. I got the big one thinking she would grow into it, but in reality she didn't need it that long. Before she really fit into it, we were done using it.
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My baby is 6 months and still sleeps on it with plenty of room for her to move around still. We have friends who's son is a year and still sleeps in his. My daughter prefers the smaller space of the cosleeper over her crib. So we haven't transitioned her yet. Good luck!