Pack
N
Plays and Play Yards for Babies and Kids
When it
comes
time to decide on whether or not to register for or purchase a Pack N
Play the answer is YES! This is a must for parents who still want to be
able to visit a friends home for dinner or leave your kids with
the grandparents overnight.
Reasons why to
buy a Pack N Play or Play Yard
-
You
can
use
it as a bassinet in your room until you are ready to transition your
baby to their own crib in their nursery
- You
can
put
your child in the play yard while you are cooking, cleaning, or even
working in the yard and know that they are safe
- You
can
move
it
to any room you are working in while they nap so you can keep an eye
on them
- You
can
pack
it
up and take it to a friends home to use as a playpen or crib if the
child falls asleep while you are enjoying dinner
- You
can
take it to a family members home and they can use it as a crib while
watching your kids overnight for you.
Things to look
for in a Pack N Play or Play Yard
-
anopy
that
can
cover your child especially if taking it outside
- A
Detachable
changing
table- this is useful when the child is first staying in your
room so you can change them in the night without having to take the
child into the nursery
- Baby
bassinet
sling-
This is a sling that holds the mattress up closer to the top so
it is easier for you to lay the child down without having to reach all
the way to the bottom.
- Some
come
with
a detachable shelf that can hold diapers, wipes, lotion and more
to help you in caring and cleaning your baby
- Also,
some come with a device that plays music, illuminates or vibrates the
pack n play to help soothe your baby to sleep.
Safety Tips for
Play Yards & Pack N Plays
-
Make
sure
that
all four sides are in the up and locked position before you
place your baby in the play yard.
- Make
sure
there
are no holes or tears in the mesh siding.
- Do
not
have
toys in the pack n play unless you are clsoe by. Kids can use the
toys to climb out of the play yard.
- Never
leave your child unattended in the play yard or use it as a subsitute
to watching your child.
The Best Pack N
Play or Play Yard Brands
- Graco
Pack
'N
Play
- Evenflo
- Eddie
Bauer
- Chicco
- Combi
- Kidco
- Safety
1st