When my first child was born, I kept a Pack N Play on the main floor of our house, so I was not constantly running up and down. I loved the convenience of having a secure place to put baby down to sleep. I also brought it with us whenever we traveled.
However, I remember the baby getting too big for the removable changing table so fast. And at what point do you take the bassinet out and have to use the full depth of the play yard?
I decided to look up guidelines and reviews on play yards so I could share the cautions and the usefulness.
According to a Consumer Reports article, “Stop using the changing table insert when your child reaches the manufacturer's weight or height limit, which might be 15 to 25 pounds, 25 inches in height, or 4 months old, whichever comes first. It varies per manufacturer, so check your owner's manual.”
In addition, “Stop using the bassinet feature when your baby either reaches the manufacturer's recommended weight limit or can sit up, pull up, roll over, or push up on hands and knees (at about 4 months and 15 pounds).”
This article has lots of other useful tips, such as not to use a sheet and not to hang toys from a rope in the play yard. Some of these suggestions may seem obvious, but it never hurts to be reminded, especially when we are sleepless or desperate to find things to keep baby happy and things convenient for Mom.
Check out the review at http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/baby-toddler/play-and-activity/play-yards/play-yards/play-yard-precautions/play-yard-precautions.htm. This has important information about the setup of the play yard and its safety as well.
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