Never used the play yard at home only for travel at grandma s etc.
Can i use play yard instead of crib.
Having said that i know lots of people who have used a play yard instead of a crib and baby is just fine.
Therefore just like beds they are not meant to be disassembled and reassembled easily.
We have both the play yard was a gift but my son has always slept better in the crib.
It was convenient but the mattress doesn t seem quite as comfortable as a crib mattress.
Pack n play playards are intended for naps and play time but are not intended to replace a crib.
Do not add extra mattresses or soft bedding.
I think it depends on the baby as well.
A pack and play should not be used for a crib.
She can t seem to stand the play pen for long but my friend s baby plays and sleeps in the play yard.
Cribs are designed to be small beds.
While a play yard does have support a mattress in a crib is made specifically for long term daily use.
I m a third time mom and had all 3 for my girls and will use them again for this baby.
Might be an option if you don t want to shell out a lot of cash on a crib.
A playpen is if you are going outdoors for several hours it could be for a picnic or camping instead of carrying a crib carry a play pen.
My parents ended up buying a crib for ds for their house ikea it s great and was only 79.
My son is 2 still can sleep in it in a pinch though.