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Q: Bassinette?

Ok so i know its a long way away but its never too soon to be prepared for the arrival right? lol anyway, I have been thinking, DH and I share a house with my mother and we dont have a ton of room. We DO have a extra bedroom but my sister stays there in the summer and thats when baby will be here (end of august- beginning of september) and sister wont be gone until about the third week in september. I want to know if there is a basinette/crib on the market that easily converts... kinda like the cribs that turn into toddler beds.. we want to stay at mom's specially in the first few months for added support if she will let us but we know we will have a lot of baby stuff and we dont want to over crowd her house (plus we dont have a ton of money so it would be a real blessing if we could find something that could be good for more than a few months) Any suggestions?

This question was asked Dec. 31, 2011 3:40pm
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Answered by Mamaof2soon3 - Jan. 3, 2012 10:13pm
pack and play are great! I have used them for both my girls. I kept mine up in the living room so that i was able to clean and still let the baby play(also..when baby was done playing with her toys I would use it to put them all in one spot and kinda out of site)...When they were first born..it was placed right next to my bed for the first 3mths..Anywho,It works great because you can get one that has a changing table attached(that can also come off) along with an added shelf for diapers wipes and burpies. It makes it convenient for middle of the night changes and feedings....Also..they are so very good for travel. Even past 1yr...you could go a little further depending on your little angel..(if they have gotten to the point of being able to climb out) ..Its the best portable bed for the little ones.

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Answered by proudmamaerica - Jan. 2, 2012 2:48am
pac n plays are great till about a year old. My daughter got to long for one by then... so depending how long you have to use something like that a pack n play is a good option. Also, you could get what is called a 'mini crib'. It looks like a traditional wooden crib but it slightly smaller for cramped spaces etc. :) If you google it you'll get lots of different options!

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Answered by erinjsmith - Jan. 1, 2012 9:12pm
Pack and Play is your best bet! Google it, there are so many different types. You're sure to find one that's perfect for you!

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Answered by shivsister - Jan. 1, 2012 7:50pm
I know someone with a two year old that still sleeps in a pack n play....it's the only place she likes!!

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Answered by allioak - Dec. 31, 2011 5:52pm
i'm not sure about a convertible bassinette to crib option...but I've been advised when purchasing new items that most people believe that the pack n' play with newborn sleeper is the best option for the beginning, then a few months later switch to a crib. The bassinette can then go into a living room or something for play time, or can be collapsed for use when only traveling.

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Answered by babbosbabymama - Dec. 31, 2011 3:44pm
I heard the pack and play is good but how long can they stay in it? I want something that the baby can be in when i bring him home and for maybe about a year that doesnt take up much room... if they have anything...

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