Can I check this with Southwest?

[eangel12]

We are traveling a lot during the month of August. We have a few trips planned prior to Disney during the month of August where we need a bed option for our 2 year old.

We purchased a Joovy Room2 because our son is long and we felt he would be more comfortable.

So, my question...can I check the Joovy Room2 with Southwest? Is it considered a baby item so wouldn't count towards our checked baggage? Folded and in it's bag, it is smaller than golf clubs in a travel bag!

I hope someone here has checked this or similar item.

Thanks!

 

[kaytieeldr]

Strollers, carseats, and maybe booster seats don't count toward luggage limits. A portable crib absolutely does. If it fits within all three of Southwest's size limits it can count as one piece of luggage for a ticketed passenger. If not and you can fit it in a golf travel bag, you can pay that charge.

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

Did you check Southwest's web site? The free baggage allowance rules for baby items is easily found:

http://www.southwest.com/html/customer-service/baggage/carryon-bags-pol.html

This item will count against your checked bag allowance. That thing is huge unfolded. Are you sure it will fit in your hotel room?

 

[kaytieeldr]

This is also from the SWA site: "Maximum weight is 50 pounds and maximum size is 62 inches (length + width + height) per checked piece of luggage. Effective for tickets purchased on or after December 15, 2012, for travel on or after February 13, 2013, overweight items from 51 to 100 pounds and oversized items in excess of 62 inches but not more than 80 inches (e.g.; surfboards, bicycles, vaulting poles) will be accepted for an overweight and oversize baggage fee of $75 per item."

At 39x39x31, even folded this would exceed the 62 inches. Just the length and width total 60, and the depth is clearly more than two inches, even folded.

 

[eangel12]

The dimensions folded are Playard Dimensions Folded: 37"H x 9"W x 9"L and the weight is 32lbs so I guess it would count as one of our checked bags. We have 5 paid tickets so a total of 10 checked bags. We won't be anywhere near that number!

I was hoping someone else had flown with it that could give me real experience. I'm assuming people fly with pack and plays all the time. This is much much smaller and more compact than a double jogging stroller...and my husband's golf clubs that we have traveled with!

We have a 2 bedroom suite at AKL for 3 adults and 2 kids so plenty of room in our suite to set this up!

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

The dimensions folded are Playard Dimensions Folded: 37"H x 9"W x 9"L and the weight is 32lbs so I guess it would count as one of our checked bags. We have 5 paid tickets so a total of 10 checked bags. We won't be anywhere near that number!

I was hoping someone else had flown with it that could give me real experience. I'm assuming people fly with pack and plays all the time. This is much much [sic] smaller and more compact than a double jogging stroller...and my husband's golf clubs that we have traveled with!

We have a 2 bedroom suite at AKL for 3 adults and 2 kids so plenty of room in our suite to set this up!

Your questions were, can you check this item - yes, and does it count against your checked bag allowance - yes. Both questions were answered.

I'm not sure what else you want to know.

 

[eangel12]

Your questions were, can you check this item - yes, and does it count against your checked bag allowance - yes. Both questions were answered. I'm not sure what else you want to know.

There is nothing else I wanted to know. Did you see another question stated in what you quoted? Did you have anything helpful to add or did you want to state the obvious?!

It is post like this that makes people stay away. If you don't have anything helpful or even new to add just pass by.

 

[gram]

You are so right about that. This happened to me years ago. I asked an innocent question and got a snarky answer. It made me avoid the boards for years after.

 

[eangel12]

You are so right about that. This happened to me years ago. I asked an innocent question and got a snarky answer. It made me avoid the boards for years after.

It is sad because the boards are a wealth of great info! People I know in real life won't come on these boards because of snarky responses.

 

[BadgerGirl84]

Why do you want to bring your own instead of using a pack n play provided by your hotel? Just wondering what the advantages to that were--DD is 1 and we use whatever the hotel provides.

 

[maxiesmom]

There is nothing else I wanted to know. Did you see another question stated in what you quoted? Did you have anything helpful to add or did you want to state the obvious?!

It is post like this that makes people stay away. If you don't have anything helpful or even new to add just pass by.

Ok, time out for a second. People did answer the question the way you posted it. In your second post it seems you didn't like those answers, so then you qualified that you only wanted people with personal experience to post. And that comes off as a bit rude, even though you probably didn't mean it that way.

Most anything that has to do with airline travel is pretty black and white. It doesn't take personal experience with a portable crib to know the answer to your question. It takes reading the information on the airline's web site. And that is what people were passing on to you. No need to get upset, or to throw you hands up in the air and not ask another question.

People were trying to help.

 

[rdevine10]

We used to travel with our own pack n play. Various reasons- sometimes visiting family with no baby/toddler bed, once when we fly international and I knew our hotel had metal cribs I didnt like. We have used them for Disney too- hey what can I say, my kids liked there own bed they were used to. The pack and play always made it through fine. I did have one stroller that bit the dust via flying. But I quickly replaced that one with ones that were more durable and were able to handle flying better.

So, as long as the dimensions and weight are ok, you should be fine. We actually had a bag that came with ours and just checked it right in that bag (instead of the box).

 

[eangel12]

Why do you want to bring your own instead of using a pack n play provided by your hotel? Just wondering what the advantages to that were--DD is 1 and we use whatever the hotel provides.

A typical pack and play is too small. Our 2 year old is tall so this playard has a lot more room, the mattress is more comfortable, etc.

Our other choice was to rent a crib at Disney but we are traveling prior to Disney and needed a bedding option for the various locations! This seemed to be our best bet!

 

[eangel12]

We used to travel with our own pack n play. Various reasons- sometimes visiting family with no baby/toddler bed, once when we fly international and I knew our hotel had metal cribs I didnt like. We have used them for Disney too- hey what can I say, my kids liked there own bed they were used to. The pack and play always made it through fine. I did have one stroller that bit the dust via flying. But I quickly replaced that one with ones that were more durable and were able to handle flying better. So, as long as the dimensions and weight are ok, you should be fine. We actually had a bag that came with ours and just checked it right in that bag (instead of the box).

Oh good!! This has a travel bag and we kept the box it was shipped in. We think it should be okay in the travel bag it came in! Thanks for your comment. Helps to know people have flown with pack and play!

 

[eangel12]

Ok, time out for a second. People did answer the question the way you posted it. In your second post it seems you didn't like those answers, so then you qualified that you only wanted people with personal experience to post. And that comes off as a bit rude, even though you probably didn't mean it that way. Most anything that has to do with airline travel is pretty black and white. It doesn't take personal experience with a portable crib to know the answer to your question. It takes reading the information on the airline's web site. And that is what people were passing on to you. No need to get upset, or to throw you hands up in the air and not ask another question. People were trying to help.

How in any way did it seem I didn't like the answers?? I didn't qualify that I ONLY wanted people with personal experience, I said I was hoping someone had traveled with this playyard before!

I'm not upset or throwing my hands in the air...I'm simply pointing out why people don't visit this board. Thanks for helping further my original point!

 

[maxiesmom]

I was hoping someone else had flown with it that could give me real experience. I'm assuming people fly with pack and plays all the time. This is much much smaller and more compact than a double jogging stroller...and my husband's golf clubs that we have traveled with!

This part. Most people answered your question from the start, and then you added this qualifier. Which makes it seem as if you didn't trust what you were being told.

And if you don't see that you are the one who started being snarky, then that is your problem. People were trying to help you from the start.

 

[Lewisc]

Is it considered a baby item so wouldn't count towards our checked baggage?
I hope someone here has checked this or similar item.

Thanks!

We have 5 paid tickets so a total of 10 checked bags. We won't be anywhere near that number!

I was hoping someone else had flown with it that could give me real experience. I'm assuming people fly with pack and plays all the time. This is much much smaller and more compact than a double jogging stroller...and my husband's golf clubs that we have traveled with!

I'm not sure why you asked if it counts as a baby item. I'm not sure why you asked if you can check it. You already knew it was within Southwest's weight and size limits.

I'll try to "read your mind". You asked about real world experience. I suspect you were really asking about how to package it in order to minimize the possibility of damage. I don't think the soft case provides enough protection. Do you have the box that contained the item when you bought it? Does the box meet the dimensions? I'd use it. Don't have the box. Can you buy a box? I doubt Southwest will assume any liability if you check the pack and play in a soft carrying bag and it arrives damaged.

Posters with personal experience without an issue? They may have been lucky. I wouldn't rely on it. Southwest doesn't even assume liability if the wheels come off your checked roller bag.

edited to add: I suspect most vacationers are happy with whatever crib or pack and play is available at their destination. I'd be surprised if you'll get many (any) replies from people who've checked such an item.

 

[eangel12]

I'm not sure why you asked if it counts as a baby item. I'm not sure why you asked if you can check it. You already knew it was within Southwest's weight and size limits. I'll try to "read your mind". You asked about real world experience. I suspect you were really asking about how to package it in order to minimize the possibility of damage. I don't think the soft case provides enough protection. Do you have the box that contained the item when you bought it? Does the box meet the dimensions? I'd use it. Don't have the box. Can you buy a box? I doubt Southwest will assume any liability if you check the pack and play in a soft carrying bag and it arrives damaged. Posters with personal experience without an issue? They may have been lucky. I wouldn't rely on it. Southwest doesn't even assume liability if the wheels come off your checked roller bag. edited to add: I suspect most vacationers are happy with whatever crib or pack and play is available at their destination. I'd be surprised if you'll get many (any) replies from people who've checked such an item.

I will measure the box and see if it meets Southwest measurements. I know airlines can be rough with luggage and wouldn't want it damaged. Thanks for the tip!

 

[kaytieeldr]

I'll try to "read your mind". You asked about real world experience. I suspect you were really asking about how to package it in order to minimize the possibility of damage.

Also in mindreading mode, I got the impression the poster was trying to determine if it could be checked as a baby item, exempt from the luggage allowance. Based on the information from Southwest.com, it can't. I'm guessing that's because it's not needed on the plane or to navigate the airport.

 

[Lewisc]

Also in mindreading mode, I got the impression the poster was trying to determine if it could be checked as a baby item, exempt from the luggage allowance. Based on the information from Southwest.com, it can't. I'm guessing that's because it's not needed on the plane or to navigate the airport.

OP may have asked but the answer is irrelevant. OP is a party of 5 and said they won't be near SWs 10 item checked limit.

OP--Your "real" limit is what will fit in whatever vehicle you're using to get to the airport and whatever vehicle you're renting for your vacation.

It's always "entertaining" in the rental garage watching famlies try to put more luggage then can possibly fit in a vehicle. A party of 2 or 3 can pile luggage on a seat.