Bongo and Baby

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Bongo and Baby

Post by apapa » Sun Feb 01, 2009 12:19 pm

I have heard that you can install some sort of hammock in the cab of the bongo that would be suitable for a baby (six month old). Does anybody have experience of this? Does anybody have any other suggestions about what to do with a baby in the van?

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Re: Bongo and Baby

Post by francophile1947 » Sun Feb 01, 2009 1:45 pm

Welcome to the madhouse :D Don't forget to put your location in your profile - it really helps us to help you.
Have a look at this thread http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... ck#p130445
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Re: Bongo and Baby

Post by apapa » Sun Feb 01, 2009 2:02 pm

Many thanks. I have updated the profile.
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Re: Bongo and Baby

Post by MintyMat » Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:25 pm

I used to have one in my old VW Type 2. It worked well when they couldn't crawl about but I worried when they got mobile. I'm not aware of a hammock option in the Bongo.

With the Bongo I put my little girl upstairs and we slept below. We did this from 6 months and has worked fine.
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Re: Bongo and Baby

Post by Sluggy » Tue Apr 07, 2009 7:42 pm

That is amazing, is it something that can be bought or is it totally homemade? i co do with one but not sure i trust my sewing skills! :lol:
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Re: Bongo and Baby

Post by mobilecat » Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:22 pm

Jetskier made a hammock :)
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Re: Bongo and Baby

Post by Sluggy » Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:24 pm

Hi mobilecat :D is jetskier a board member or a make of hammock?
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Re: Bongo and Baby

Post by mobilecat » Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:37 pm

That made me giggle - he is a true forum member.

Come on Dave - tell us about the hammock!
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Re: Bongo and Baby

Post by Sluggy » Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:56 pm

we're considering one of these to sling across the front seats...

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Re: Bongo and Baby

Post by rabbitsquasher » Wed Apr 08, 2009 8:27 pm

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this is how we cope, well did cope, I've just bought some foam and my sis is going to make a bed that goes across the front seats, she works as a trimmer for Aston Martin so should be good!
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Re: Bongo and Baby

Post by not so old » Wed Apr 08, 2009 8:34 pm

That baby photo is gorgeous :)
There must be easy ways of making a sling or such, but seen this. If any good

http://www.amazon.co.uk/PANDA-Baby-Crad ... 25&sr=8-12
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Re: Bongo and Baby

Post by MountainGoat » Thu Apr 09, 2009 3:04 pm

Justkampers.com the volkswaggen camper shop have a bay window cab storage and child bunk suitable for a slightly older baby that someone with ingenuity could perhaps adapt to fit the bongo cab.

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Re: Bongo and Baby

Post by madmile » Fri Apr 10, 2009 1:46 pm

Last night I made a bed for an 18mth old that just occupies the front roof section but has a netting attached to the base and clips to the roof. Will try to take a photo later to give some other ideas.
I always think with babies and very young children that it is important to keep the roof open while they sleep so they cant sleep over the hatch and prevent you getting to them quickly / quietly etc.
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Re: Bongo and Baby

Post by apapa » Fri Apr 10, 2009 2:23 pm

I have found a few sling / hammock options. I agree that the best place for a small child is in the front section of the roof with the adults below.

I have a fitted piece of memory foam but need something that will stop him rolling over the hatch. It would have to be strong enough to resist him kicking and rolling but would have to fold flat.

I am looking forward to seeing what madmiles contraption looks like.

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Re: Bongo and Baby

Post by mayk19 » Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:00 pm

sorry to jump in on the thread, were hoping to get away with our 3 month old soon, anyone worried about the temperature in a bongo during the night ?
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