The second night I left it 3/4 open and then after a few nights I had her zip it up on her own she started to love it.

However, one element of international travel that often causes a hiccup for many is the challenge of navigating time zones. Monitor pouch design to help keep the monitor in a perfect position to see your child while using SlumberPod.You’ll notice the Snooze Shade isn’t 100% blackout like the SlumberPod, but that also means the material it’s made from is a little bit thinner. When you share a room with your baby or infant you may want to go about your night after he goes to bed. She was hesitant about going inside of it at first, but we encouraged her to throw all of her stuffed animals inside to decorate her new bed just how she wanted it. Most hotels that have cribs available will often provide a portable pack-and-play, but this is not always the case as in many hotels, including very fancy ones I was given a big wooden crib that while amazingly doesn’t work with a SlumberPod.

M ini-cribs including Babyletto Mini Crib, Bloom Alma Mini-crib, DaVinci Emily 2-in1 Mini-crib, Dream On Me Aden 4-in-1, Delta Children portable crib, and LA Baby® The Original Bedside Manor Mini Crib. The Minnebaby darkening cover for Pack n Play is another baby sleep tent that follows the same principle as the SnoozeShade. The tent’s bottomless feature means that you can place it over aportable crib or play yard, so your baby remains comfortable and protected from the outdoor elements. The SlumberPod blackout tent brings the coziness and darkness of home anywhere you go with your little ones.Finally, you’ll find answers to some common questions I get about the SlumberPod whenever I recommend it to friends. Help is arriving for overworked NHS staff as a growing number of hospitals bring in sleep pods for doctors and nurses to grab power naps during their shifts.

I’m going to explain why I love the SlumberPod but also what the best options are if you’re looking for an alternative. The way to open the rear windows now is with a small post that holds the material away from the window to allow for airflow without letting the light in. It’s also a great way to give your baby their own space while room sharing in a hotel or at grandma’s house. Please note that ALL generations of SlumberPod pass all applicable juvenile product safety testing, and we stand behind the safety and quality of that product. I have found that opening all of the windows and having the fan on inside the pod will help reduce the temperature significantly.

Additionally, the mesh ventilation panels ensure proper airflow, so your little one remains comfortable even during warm outdoor outings. People love it, and it’s a good product if your kids are having issues with falling asleep in shared rooms. It gives a baby or toddler their own dark and private place to sleep — especially helpful for sharing a room with others (such as in a hotel room) or if napping conditions are too bright. We had her sleep in the SlumberPod at home overnight for awhile before our first trip traveling with it.

Pro Tip: Set up the pod at home before your trip so you know how it works before your baby is in full meltdown mode after traveling! I was using the SlumberPod way before they went on Shark Tank and got a deal from Barbara – ok, enough bragging. Plus, parents everywhere are obsessed with them so they hold their value when you go to resell it in a few years once you’re done using yours.It utilizes ties (as opposed to the SnoozeShade’s velcro straps) to secure the cover to the Pack N Play, so you’ll need to make sure you secure them tightly.