Safe napping solutiond for 11 month old.

Can you not watch him at her house? If not then have you looked to see if there are any sort of rails that can attach to your own bed for while he’s there? If not then the safest option is just to shuffle things round to accommodate the travel cot

Most nurseries/daycare put babies to sleep in cots and once toddlers they tend to put them on mattresses or similar on the floor.

At 11 months, at home, I would put them on a lightweight infant mattress on the floor - or even just a blanket folded up to be a bit softer.

My granddaughter wouldn’t sleep anywhere apart from my arms or the buggy. I just used to take her for a long walk until she woke up, did me the world of good, bit cold in winter though, we just used to wrap up .

We bought a travel cot and it was used approximately twice. I’m sure it works for some but we found it a bugger to put together and pack away, the child didn’t like it and could climb out of it fairly quickly. The mattress was quite thin and low down , so not great for grandparent backs! We have found that having a siesta with a 1-2 year old works fine for us. I usually lie down and read while the little one naps. A futon/ yoga mat on the floor where they can just get up themselves works too. At our little ones nursery they have floor mats for the toddlers so they are used to it.

We had an old cot with a new mattress. It was smaller than most cots nowadays. Also used a travel cot when they were bigger again with a thicker mattress. DGS2 often fell asleep in the buggy which reclined. Other 2 liked the cots best. None of them ever climbed out their cots fortunately.

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This one is cheaper and it’s lightweight.
www.matalan.co.uk/childrens-clothing/red-kite-sleeptight-travel-cot-blueberry-70cm-x-99cm-x-70cm/14760600.html?switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&variation=14760601&creative=646698504959&keyword=&matchtype=&network=g&device=t&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyKHr6rfS_wIVApNmAh2CTgaoEAQYAyABEgLEt_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

That looks good, similar to one which some of my DGC used on holiday.

I agree a stroller-type pushchair, car seat or similar is not a safe sleeping environment for a young baby as their heads can tip forward and restrict their breathing.

This little one is crawling, might soon want to pull themselves up, that's why I thought the chair bed, which unfolds to form a mattress on the floor, might be safest.

My DGS climbed out of his cot at a fairly early age too. I realise not all babies/toddlers are the same.

Hi, I'm alarmed by some of the responses here, especially as the OP is looking for a SAFE napping solution. In hopes that it'll be helpful, I'm copying and pasting this piece about safe sleeping for babies; there are links there for toddlers, too: www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/sleep-solutions/newborn-baby-safe-sleep-practices/

"Your baby should not sleep on anything else — not a couch, armchair, recliner, bean bag chair, glider, infant pillow or inclined sleeper (like the Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play, which was recalled in 2019 following reports of infant deaths).

"Sleeping anywhere other than a crib, bassinet, playard or portable crib can increase the risk of suffocation and SIDS, even if your baby is sleeping in your arms.

"As for bedside sleepers? Experts don’t have enough evidence to recommend whether you should use them, but it's best to avoid those and any other sleep products claiming to reduce SIDS risk, as they're not always safe, according to updated 2022 sleep guidelines by the American Academy of Paediatrics. If baby dozes off in a car seat, stroller, swing or infant sling, move her to a safe sleeping environment as soon as you can."

Thank you so much for all your help Grans.

My friend bought a dog bed for her grandchild. It seemed to work well😬

We had a travel cot but the second grandchild rejected it, much preferred the floor. Initially a yoga mat up against the sofa and she was very happy. As she got bigger we bought a cheap child’s air bed. She loved it.

This one is cheaper and it’s lightweight.
www.matalan.co.uk/childrens-clothing/red-kite-sleeptight-travel-cot-blueberry-70cm-x-99cm-x-70cm/14760600.html?switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&variation=14760601&creative=646698504959&keyword=&matchtype=&network=g&device=t&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyKHr6rfS_wIVApNmAh2CTgaoEAQYAyABEgLEt_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

We put babes on a blanket on the floor, pillows around the edges, when we're afraid to rolling out/off mattresses. Works.

Travel cot.. Without doubt.
I agree not that expensive around £60. I bought one for my 1st Grandchild, now x3 have napped in it. It collapses down really neat, I store under a bed.
Once the family have stopped producing, I'm going to either sale or pass it onto someone who needs it.

Plenty well-reviewed travel cots out there, easy assembly, and suitable for up to 2 year olds. Around £60 seems average for many of them. Would your Daughter either buy it or go 50/50? Don't rely on bed guards as they're really only suitable for small, fairly immobile infants. who can't yet crawl.

Can’t he sleep on the sofa where you can keep an eye on him?

I too used a travel cot , as Grannywanny says it is a safe place for your GC if you need to answer ) door / phone or visit the loo. It was a godsend. There were occasions when my GC objected to it while I had to answer the phone. Yes he cried but I knew he was safe ! Also used a playpen for short periods - in my opinion it is essential to have this safe space.

I used to get one of our toddlers to fall asleep by wheeling up the road in light collapsible buggy, I would then wheel it quietly into house and tip it back against an arm chair so she was a bit more horizontal. Would happily sleep for an hour or so.

I had a travel cot for my grandchildren. With a little practice they are easy to set up and fold away in their own compact carry bag. As well as naps it would be very useful for a safe place to sit a crawling baby with a toy while you go to the loo or sit down with a cuppa.

We tried a bed guard with DGS but somehow he managed to pull it free and got tangled up in it. Mind you, this is a child who managed to dismantle his playpen at 11 months.

I think a fold-up bed might be a good idea, it is a seat that can be unfolded into a bed on the floor. We were given one and it was useful for visitors although we did have a cot when we were child-minding.

Was thinking maybe something on floor. Love the siesta idea. Still pondering.

If you invest in a collapsible cot, then he will probably use it until the age of 2, then you can sell it. Mine was a bit of a pain to set up, but some are easier than others and it folded up compactly into its own bag. If you have a store nearby that has them set up you can have a look and talk to a salesclerk for advice.

You can get bed guards to put on the side of a bed. Push bed against a wall then you will only need one. You could lie down with him and have a siesta. Or you could get a futon and just roll it out on the floor.

Are you able to look after him in his own house? That would help. I have a travel cot for my younger Grandson which wasn't expensive and is easily put together. I bought an extra mattress though, as the mattress is hard and thin.