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Do any of you use the Safety Gate to give the infants their own space? The dcks I have aren't use to a infant being here so they are free to roam however during free time. I am so afraid that she will end of getting hurt some kind of way if the kids aren't being careful. Any suggestions?
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Yup. I use a pack n play until they are starting to roll and sit, then I switch to a superyard or similar enclosure. I don't have licensing restrictions about using a pack n play for awake time. I try to avoid using "baby equipment" because I don't think it's necessary, but I have toddlers right now so enclosure *is* necessary,
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I didn't want to use the pack n play either. Where did you find your superyard?Yup. I use a pack n play until they are starting to roll and sit, then I switch to a superyard or similar enclosure. I don't have licensing restrictions about using a pack n play for awake time. I try to avoid using "baby equipment" because I don't think it's necessary, but I have toddlers right now so enclosure *is* necessary,Comment
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One came from a sister, another came from my in-laws,. But they sell them at Babies R Us, BuyBuyBaby, and online. Bit pricey, but very versatile and durable. I have one inside (that's actually blocking my TV right now) and one outside to contain crawlers.
and by baby equipment I meant swings/bouncy seats/etc.Hee hee! Look, I have a signature!Comment
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I have an entire room just for babies/toddlers. It has a dutch door on it so I can either close the entire door for complete privacy or just the bottom half as a gate to block off access to the room (or out of the room) when I need the babies to be somewhere safe for a bit while cooking or doing some other activity with the other kids that the babies shouldn't be near.
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I use this play yard ^ . They are a lot cheaper if you find one on Craigslist. You can put together extra pieces to make it any size.Comment
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I have a separate space also, but how can you see them and everything that's going on? I'm trying to come up with some solutions.I have an entire room just for babies/toddlers. It has a dutch door on it so I can either close the entire door for complete privacy or just the bottom half as a gate to block off access to the room (or out of the room) when I need the babies to be somewhere safe for a bit while cooking or doing some other activity with the other kids that the babies shouldn't be near.
My baby area is in the living room near the kitchen and my play room is connected through a small hall.Comment
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I would think it would depend on how many kids you have. I try to teach the kids to be gentle around the babies but mostly all of the kids have free rein. I never use a pack and play for anything but sleeping. I really think enclosing a child can cause issues later down the road. I am currently dealing with this now. Even my babies are free to crawl and roll wherever they please. Yes, I have to be watching them at all times but I think it's better if they can explore the area.
BUT I keep a small ratio and everything I need is all on one floor...
However, I would use a baby gate or super yard for safety. I did buy 2 super yards from walmart and they are only $55 for 8 panels. I believe they shipped them to my house for free. I would go this route. I feel like its less about enclosing a child, and they can still explore. I would try to use two sets if you can.Comment
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All of my rooms come off of one main area.
I also have mirrors (the kind you see in convenience stores) in every corner of every room.
Like this:
My infant/toddler room also has a video camera type baby monitor.
NO ONE is out of my direct line of site. Other than when in the bathroom.
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All of my rooms come off of one main area.
I also have mirrors (the kind you see in convenience stores) in every corner of every room.
Like this:
My infant/toddler room also has a video camera type baby monitor.
NO ONE is out of my direct line of site. Other than when in the bathroom.
You are a genius!!!Comment
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I have a separate room for them, but our main playroom is where we spend a lot of our free time if the weather doesn't allow us to go outside. I want her to be free to crawl and roll without me worrying so much about her getting hurt. I just looked at the superyards on Walmart's website and I think that I will order those.Comment
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Now that is cool!! I have to agree with LaLa1923 you are a genius!!All of my rooms come off of one main area.
I also have mirrors (the kind you see in convenience stores) in every corner of every room.
Like this:
My infant/toddler room also has a video camera type baby monitor.
NO ONE is out of my direct line of site. Other than when in the bathroom.
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They last for a long time and you they resell good!
also: I was looking at the same model but with the door. The door did not come with good reviews and it was pricey. I got the regular version and I step over it. Each panel is a "door" but that isn't meant to be opened and closed regularly. I use mine to separate my kitchen from the living room, which is where the babies play.Comment
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