Pack n Plays Are Not Safe for Sleeping????

[spedmommy4]

What state is that? CA?

ETA: I haven't seen that here yet, not that I'd be surprised to see rulers. My classroom got a violation on our last inspection for having some tape residue on the wall.

Definitely not CA, at least not for family childcare. In California, the regulations for FCC are really lax.

[renodeb]

That is crazy. Never hear that before. PNP's are so updated now. I can't believe they would think that wooden ones are better.
Deb

[Play Care]

What state is that? CA?

ETA: I haven't seen that here yet, not that I'd be surprised to see rulers. My classroom got a violation on our last inspection for having some tape residue on the wall.

Not here in NYS either. I've had inspections in the last year and the PNP's haven't even received mention. So long as they are in good shape (no holes, dirty, etc) and have no recalls, etc they've been fine. But we can only have 2 under 2, so I'm thinking they think we'll just football hold the babies to evacuate. I can see in centers requiring cribs that can be rolled out the door as they can have 4 infants under 2 per adult (I believe)

[TwinKristi]

When I had my inspection last Dec the analyst had me show her how they break down and if they're made after 2011. The whole V vs U closure is the big concern because of PNPs collapsing and entrapping babies with the V type.
One thing I can't stand is when they can't cite a single piece of information or source for the recommendation.

[jenboo]

Hmm never even heard of a metal one before.

I have this one. Super easy to wipe down and you pretty much can't damage it (kids chewing, etc).

Hmm... It won't let me add the link... If you search metal crib on amazon, is the LA deluxe holiday one

[Nisaryn]

OP are you in CA? I haven't heard anything at all about pack n plays being unsafe. I just had an inspection last week and my analyst didn't mention anything about the pack n play that I have. We have a pilot QRIS program going on right now and there is no restrictions on pack n plays for them either, and they're pretty strict.

This^ I am in CA and I've never had any issues with using a PnP. I'm wondering if it's just her personal opinion but then, if they would pay for you to get them then why not? Personally I would have loved to have some wooden cribs but space and mobility were an issue for me (military, we move a lot) so I went with the PnP. I care for infants only so each infant has his/her own PnP so keeping them clean hasn't been an issue for me really.

[NITC]

I was recently awarded a health and safety grant through First 5 of California. As part of the grant process, someone (a registered nurse) came out and completed a safety assessment.

The assessor recommended replacing my pack n play with a collapsible wooden crib, which they would pay for. I have done a search but can't find any research to support their claim. Has anyone else heard this?? If so, any links to articles on the subject?

I am from CA and I never heard of that issue. My licensing agent told me if you are not sure with the issues always refer to our CA state regulation or call your nearest licensing agent. Even licensing agents made mistakes too. I use pack n play in my daycare too as long as no V folding rails, which could cause injuries for children. So far, since I opened my daycare a year ago. I have no issues using pack n play. It did not mention in our CA regulation that pack n play are not allowed in daycare. I hope that helps...

[crazydaycarelady]

I know this isn't possible everywhere, but I purchase a $30 pack n play for EVERY child that starts.

Where do you get a new PnP for $30?

They are hard to clean but I use a separate PnP for each child. Id on' have money to buy or room to keep a bunch of wooden cribs.

[Leigh]

Where do you get a new PnP for $30?

They are hard to clean but I use a separate PnP for each child. Id on' have money to buy or room to keep a bunch of wooden cribs.

I've bought them on Amazon.com and Walmart.com. Both sites right now are at $38.88-I wonder if that's going to be the new rock bottom price? http://www.amazon.com/Graco-Pack-Pla...=pack+and+play

[nannyde]

Yep, this is like mine, but I can't find them any more so was just wondering...i only have one but would like another.

This is the scaled down very last generation they made before they shut down their kids division.

They were way smaller and had all four mesh sides. I have two of them for newborns. Easier on the back.