we are headed to Orlando soon. Would you bring this with you if traveling by plane or just use what the hotel provides in terms of a cot/roll away bed
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I would take it, but remember it does weigh 8.5 lbs...it surely more comfortable than a hotel cot and of course cleaner...don't forget to take crib sheets with...I would stand it up by a wall when not using it to save space...alto it's very easy to inflat or deflat...
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We have 3 kids, I bring inflatables for my 2 year old and my 3 year old, and have my 7 year old sleep on the day bed, pull out or 2nd bed. Sometimes I will ship them UPS ground a week ahead of time. about the same price as an extra bag fee and no hassle. I find most hotels only provide one rollaway, and some say "fire code" doesn't allow roll aways. Know before you go.
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The box is about the size of a small duffel, so in theory it could be a carry-on item. We were on vacation for an extended period, so we chose to mail it (via USPS) in advance. It would certainly be ideal if you were traveling by car.
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Bring it. Takes less space & no worry about bed bugs in a stored cot. Maybe it could be used as a floaty too? If hotel allows
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If you want to take onto plane the equivalent to a moderate carry on, that would probable work. Probably more convenient to use hotel roll away for an older child. Our granddaughter was only 2 1/2 and we were staying in a condo. hop
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I would bring the mattress. We bought one and loved it. We bring it with us everywhere we go now. Having the sides on it is nice so you don't have to worry about your kid rolling off.
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I suppose this depends on your child and his/her comfort with sleeping on a cot. If you are concerned about your child rolling off the bed, then the shrunks bed is great. If you have room in your bag/car seat carrier, then take the shrunks & a crib sheet. If in your shoes, I would bring it. It will also break down each morning and take up no space in your hotel room (vs a cot).
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My daughter always travels with her Shrunk. She trusts that its cleaner and safer than what is sometimes found in a hotel.
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This method will not stop your child from getting off of the bed, if that's the issue you are trying to solve. This is ok for a child that doesn't move too much in bed, to add a soft protection so the child stays in this "nest". I don't think this would be a good traveling option as the foam pieces are fairly long; you might as well use hotel pillows and stuff them around the bed to achieve a similar result. Good luck!
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You're going to need a large suit case. I'd roll myself up in the mattress and wear it on to the plane to save money.
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Good question I am ready to fly out west and considered bringing it I not so sure it would fit under the seat of a plane I think overhead would be better
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I bought the air bed and the cover. It comes with its own over the shoulder travel bag. Very convenient.
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Hi, we are adopting and need a travel crib for the new born baby until we can fly home. Do you think this would be a good option. We do not want to use the hotel one due to germs and want something clean and safe for the newborn. Thoughts?
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I've never taken it on a plane, however you should probably place it in your suitecase. I dought if they would let you take it on the plane , due the its size.
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I would highly recommend this for travel. Unless you need something to let the little one play in, I would pick this over the pack n play. My little one sleeps better in the rocker than she ever did in the pack n play and you don't have to worry about the assembly either.
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Just put it in a suitcase that's not being carried on. You don't need it during the flight.
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The mattress is rolled up like a swiss roll and is heavy so will need to people to carry. I would leave rolled while taking upstairs
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This pillow is great but doesnt really squish that much. I carry it on the plane with me. Its more like a memory foam. Hope that helps
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The frame is not bad. Just a couple of wingnuts. The matress would be a bigger hassle in my opinion. I'd go with a rollaway couch or futon unless you want to put into storage when not in use.
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I would go with a pack and play or a co sleeper for a baby that young. I think we used a rock and play for traveling with in driving distance. When we flew we borrowed an arms reach co sleeper from a friend.
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Nope. Just put the mattress on the frame and add sheets and pillows. Note that this is not a great hotel bed but we have had no complaints.
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Think of it this way--the mat the baby sleeps on rests on the floor. It's a great travel crib. It's big, it is easy to tote around, the sleeping mat is dense and high quality, and the baby can't hurt him/herself. The mat is low but if it is going to be set up and folded up a lot, it's worth it.
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Yes, I use it in my pack n play at the cottage. That makes it firmer and more like a crib.
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I used a standard twin sheet because that is the size of the air bed. Note that I used a foam topper so I just tucked the sheet under that and even tho there was a lot of sheet to tuck in, it works fine!