Is it feasible to keep this folded and bring out only when the kids will play with it? I don't have a lot of space to leave it open.
1857134
I haven't folded it back up. The legs screw in easily. It takes a bit of force to fold it. But I imagine it wouldn't take more than five minutes to assemble and disassemble. Just watch the pinch points.
1857135
I don't see how you can fold it without removing the handle/bar. It was tough to unfold out of the box. I suppose you could. Maybe with time, it gets easier to unfold. I had to use my body weight to unfold it.
1857136
Simply taking the legs off (unscrews fairly easily) and the handle will allow minimum storage space.
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It folds upto about 10 inches thick. Very easy to store. It would be just as heavy if not heavier than a metal play yard though. You might be better served with a plastic one.
1781168
When I folded it in half to move it, it "puffed up" at the fold (gap in the middle -- it doesn't fold "flat"). You probably COULD z-fold it, but it wouldn't be tidy and it would probably unfold itself unless you piled something on it. I wouldn't expect to store it in your average closet without it taking over the space. As the mattress ages, the cotton batting (stuffing) will break down somewhat, but by the time it does this you'll probably want a new one (just like bed pillows -- once they're fold-able they've broken down and are less supportive and comfortable). Hope this answers your question.
454957
Yes, you can fold it up when not in use. It is a medium weight, crinkly material so it will not fold up smoothly, but it does fold.
1657133
No, it's folded and when you open it stand back as it will pretty much explode out of the box. My kids have had this since May and it gets played with every day. Solid purchase for sure.
2206867
I keep it out, but it seems to be easy to fold and store. However, if you are small or weak I would say don't try to do it (I'm thinking of my 65 year old mother). But if you are healthy, it should be fine.
1995174
Hi Its easy to store as its not too large. But I wouldnt recommend storing by folding as crease may form and also the stickiness may detoriate over time
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It's a very thick topper that retains it's shape, so don't think it can be folded in. Don't think it should be bunched/crushed up, I would store until needed. Your call.
50595
Well, it's made of foam so it's pretty pliable. I'd say it could be folded in half. I just used mine on a bus trip a week ago. I stuffed it into my bag and it "fluffed out" nicely.
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I think it would be hard to fold up. Especially on a daily basis. Once you unwrap it from the way it's packaged to ship to you, it kind of wants to stay in that shape.
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yes you just have to fold the corners. I had it in a fisher price bassinet i bought.
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I usually leave mine opened, but you can certainly close it down. It takes up so little room when it is folded! We can use the riding mower under it even when it is open, though.
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It is not really meant to be packed up or folded after it is opened from its shipping package. If you had a place to stash it without folding it or compacting it then I think it would make a great bed. Its pretty firm but still comfortable. I've pulled it off my sofa and slept on my wood floors when I had many people staying.
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You can fold it; the bin material is flexible. It is not hard, yet it stands up on its own just fine.
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I do not fold and unfold it a lot. It is big. If your puppies are small, there may be better solutions.
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Very honestly I would recommend finding a spot and not folding it up as it is a bit difficult to set up to begin with. Just my opinion, it does require a good bit of strength to fold out and fold up again. My second recommendation would be to have someone to help you. Franklin
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I have not tried to fold it back up. It now sits in my living room all the time since my bunny plays in it everyday. Jesse actually lays in it and goes to sleep!!