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SlumberPod Original Blackout Sleep Tent
The SlumberPod Original Blackout Sleep Tent is a portable sleep solution designed to create a dark sleeping environment for babies while traveling. It fits over most travel cribs and is lightweight, making it easy to transport.
Pros (+)
- Creates a dark sleeping environment for better sleep
- Lightweight and easy to transport
- Great for room sharing situations
Cons (−)
- Can be awkward to lower baby into the tent
- Some find it bulky compared to smaller options
- No retail price found, making it hard to assess value
Why parents like it
Many parents find that the SlumberPod significantly improves their baby's sleep while traveling. It's especially helpful for room sharing, as it creates a dark space that mimics home.
Common complaints
Some parents find it a bit cumbersome to lower their baby into the tent, particularly when it's set up over a crib. A few also mention that there are smaller blackout options available at a lower cost.
Parents who travel often and need a portable blackout solution for their baby's sleep. The tradeoff is that it may feel bulky compared to simpler blackout options.
The SlumberPod is a solid investment for parents who travel frequently, though it may take some getting used to when placing your baby inside.
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Thread: "Traveling when your toddler is too tall to sleep in a pack-n-play?"
We actually had to make a quick decision on this yesterday because we realized our Guava travel crib had mold just before bedtime, and my wife and I went to Walmart to get a pack 'n' play, only to realize our lovely 90-plus percentile toddler is too big for that or the Guava. We have a Slumberpod that has worked well for traveling in the past, so we bought a Graco toddler mattress with bedding and put the Slumberpod over that. We were worried about her busting out of the Slumberpod because she could easily lift up the sides, but, luckily for us, she slept on the mattress the entire night! It helped that we had already transitioned to a toddler bed at home, and she hasn't seemed super interested in getting out of the bed herself. EDIT: I would struggle with putting her into a real bed that was elevated unless there's some protection for her falling off the bed because she likes to move around a lot in her sleep. Case in point: She was halfway off the mattress this morning when I saw her sleeping this morning. Such a cutie!
Thread: "What travel crib do you use?"
We use the Guava Lotus and are pretty happy with it, but the key I’ve found is the SlumberPod. Now that mine is over one I have no qualms about using it. When I tried to get my baby to sleep in the Guava without it he was just way too distracted by his surroundings, even when we made it as dark as possible. But with the Slumberpod he goes literally right to sleep!
Thread: "Recs for travel crib so we can hopefully not loose the training?"
Pack n play, although the “mattress” is quite hard—my daughter was only ok with it after I added another mattress. Also slumberpod if you are doing any room sharing.
Thread: "Recs for travel crib so we can hopefully not loose the training?"
Came here to say this. This combo worked for us for a longgg time
Thread: "Pack n play choice?"
I love the Guava Lotus but the only thing I don't like is how far down it goes with a small baby (though later on, this becomes a pro as the baby gets bigger--no weight limit). But what's nice is the side opening. I was able to fit two sets of sheets and a blackout cover in the bag as well. You can get a blackout cover on Amazon that's way smaller than the Slumberpod. Highly recommended for hotels etc
Thread: "Guava Lotus Travel Crib – Any Drawbacks?"
We bought a graco pack n play for travel but quickly realized that most hotels have cribs/pack n plays that have been absolutely fine, and with the rental options available, it's cheaper and easier to do that versus pay for checking it as luggage and then lugging it around. We use the pack n play for road trips or to bring to families houses but it has mostly gathered dust. Instead, we use our luggage space for our slumberpod, which has fit over any hotel crib option we've ever had and fits in a suitcase with the rest of baby's stuff.
Thread: "Travel, crib recommendations [bc]"
Okay that’s amazing to hear, it’s my first choice! I luckily live right on the border so can have family that lives across bring it over :) Do you find it’s awkward to place your baby in with the slumberpod? Like lowering them down etc? Thanks!
Thread: "Travel crib for big toddler"
Hiccapop inflatable toddler bed + slumberpod on top. It’s been a lifesaver for us!
Thread: "Favorite travel crib for baby who hates pack & play?"
It’s not considered safe to add any third party mattress to a pack n play unfortunately. With a Graco pack n play part of the problem for us is that there are folds/creases in the mattress and also the material is kind of loud (even with a sheet over it) We now have a Guava Lotus and the mattress kind of rolls up to fit in the bag and doesn’t have the creases, and it’s quieter. He does seem to have slept better in it but it’s hard to pinpoint what exactly makes the difference because sometimes just traveling can throw them off. Also a Slumberpod helped a lot, the biggest problem for us was sleeping in the same room as the baby, he kept waking up and wanting us. With the Slumberpod he was blissfully unaware that we were sleeping 2 feet away
Thread: "travel cribs - on floor?"
We ended up with the babybjorn much to my first hesitation and it ended up really great. She used it all until this past February (she turned 2.5 in March). We’ve traveled a lot domestically and internationally with it, the mattress has a back that then fits into the mesh bed so it’s enclosed. If you do get it, I recommend buying a few of the Bjorn sheets. I always had a few clean ones I traveled with. And just going to throw it out there that we had the slumberpod that we would put over the travel crib and it was amazing combo.
Thread: "Pack n Play or crib"
I think it’s the graco on the go pack n play. I got a play yard mattress from Target online (with infant and toddler side), and then the play yard sheets and mattress protectors also from Target. We were gifted the slumberpod at my shower, so I have that setup as well. Then we can have her sleeping in any room with curtains open. I think we will try a mini crib in the future, but it largely depends on the room situation when she gets to that stage :)