Was it very difficult to transition from this to a crib? Thinking about getting it for our 3rd, concerned about transition causing sleeping issues.
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We never had any problems! This was a lifesaver!!! It was so easy to fold up and take anywhere and very lightweight! I don't think you will be disappointed I you purchase it!
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I know this message is over a year old, but S. Donley, wondering if you ever tried the canopies from co-sleeper and if either the mini or original worked with the travel lite crib? If not, did you ever find another good solution? Have the same issue - need to keep out curious kitties!!
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No. That is probably the only thing I don't like about the crib. However, I bought a couple yards of fleece at Walmart (cheaper than buying a teething guard anyways) and made my own but cutting and tying around the slats. Just google or search for a DIY of this. Overall we still like the crib
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I would not recommend moving your baby in this crib. transporting your baby in anything that is not designed for transportation is unsafe. Granted, the crib is sturdy. It was very helpful while I recovered from my cesarean surgery. There was no heavy lifting and no easy up and down for me.
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We ordered this bed as a gift to our daughter and husband for their second child, he was just born a couple of weeks ago and they are far from having to be concerned with the toddler rails. A quick search on the internet revealed identical results to yours, I looked on the Delta website and appears the crib may be discontinued as all I saw was a 3 in 1. I stopped short of contacting customer service but it may be worth your time. Good luck. http://www.deltachildren.com/
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No, it's not that bad. All the new furniture are like that. I set up the crib and waited for few days. It went away.
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I purchased this crib for my daughter's new baby that is only a 9 days old. They are moving in the near future and it hasn't even been put together yet..he is sleeping in a bassinet for now. We have not purchased the crib conversion rail yet.
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Yeah I have noticed that, because I sleep alone on my queen size one and I have to switch sides every couple of months. Other wise once side would be deeper than the other :/ also its becoming a bit too soft for me.
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We use(d) it for our twins! We used the bassinet part for about 5 months when the twins slept in our room at night. After that, we moved them to the nursery to their cribs for night sleep. When they got too big for the bassinet part, we took that out and one twin still sleeps in it for naptime in a different room (if we put both in their cribs for nap they will play and keep each other awake!). It was a staple for us.
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not difficult at all. It got to a point when my little one was about a year and she was able to unhook it herself from the crib.... it now sits on her dresser.
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We just took a chance and had our 13 month old sleep in it for the first time on a vacation. Luckily it worked out. I would suggest starting with nap time to get your kiddo used to it just to be on the safe side, especially if your dealing with a fairly young child.
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I had the same problems as Patrick Calahan and Kristin1724. I emailed back and forth with the manufacturer all day today, and was informed "there will still be a gap on the toddler rail." I've since reported this crib to the CPSC (http://www.saferproducts.gov/Default.aspx) because I believe that the design of the converted toddler bed with the rail gap is unsafe. If I had know about this gap before choosing the crib, I would never have chosen the Babyletto Mercer. I now need to purchase a toddler bed for my 22-month-old.
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We are still using the sleep suit (started around 3 months) at 7 months and have used it throughout some teething. I think it does become a comfort item so it might help with just feeling as comfortable as possible during that time.
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My daughter transitioned around 2 mos of age. She was acting frustrated with the slow flow. I think it depends on each child.
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No. It was a temporary sleep arrangement. Once we transitioned to the crib (shortly before baby was too big for this anyways), we chose a firm mattress.
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It isn't too plush (in fact I was hoping it would be softer). I bought it for my then 3 month old and it worked well for him as I think the crib mattress was too hard. Newborns don't sleep on their stomach so I would think it shouldn't be a breathing concern. And by the time they can flip themselves over they are usually big enough that the little bit of cushion doesn't cover their noses when they are on their stomach. Also as a point of reference I have the Phil and ted portable crib and that mattress is way softer than this one. And my son slept in the portable crib as a newborn.
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It's too hard for me, but my kids have no trouble at all. Sorry to be evasive, but sleep preferences are very personal. This futon with a strip of memory foam would satisfy the bell curve of preferences