PLAY TIME!!

It's been a while since I posted last and I have to apologize. Although this blog is very important to me, life sometimes gets in the way of things. I have been busy making toys and fleece items as well as staining my kitchen cabinets!

If you haven't already taken a look at my eBay store, please do so by following the link below.

http://www.ebay.com/usr/glidergoodies?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

I offer a range of toys, cage sets and bonding pouches. When you are ready to make a purchase, let me know!!

So... on to the important stuff.... SUGAR GLIDERS!!

You have your gliders, you have toys but now what?? We have already discussed the different ways for playtime (ie tent time, bathroom time, bonding pouches, etc.) If you are at all like me then you have discovered that maybe the bathroom isn't the safest place. While many, many people choose the bathroom as a great place to bond with their babies and allow playtime, I am one that doesn't believe it is safe. Even after closing the toilet seat lid, blocking all drains, and placing a towel under the door it still doesn't seem safe to me and I'm terribly afraid to let my little ones loose to free roam. You can only "glider proof" so much and what if you forget something? What if, while you are watching or playing with one baby, another baby opens a cabinet and gets into cleaners or shampoo or maybe even a medicine that you forgot to put the lid on? For me, there are way too many things they could get into and I am just not willing to take the chance. I have allowed my babies to play in the bathtub but it doesn't seem like too much fun for them. They wonder around the tub, slip and slide everywhere and stare at me like I am the craziest person on the planet.
I prefer tent time above all else. Yes, I know the "good" tents are expensive but you don't have to be left out. You can buy a two person tent at pretty much any department store for around $20 and for that money... your gliders will love you like there's no tomorrow! I don't always have time to get in the tent with my babies but they are happy being out of their cage and exploring all the bigger toys which won't fit in their cages.
I started with a 2 person tent from Meijer. The tent worked out pretty well but was a total pain to set up and take down every single time I got the babies out to play. I don't have enough space in my home to leave the tent up so it got to be more of a hassle than a joy. Being the incredible man he is, my husband purchased a Sansbug tent as a gift and it has been amazing! Although, I have two gliders who seem to enjoy biting the bottom canvas part of the tent so I would suggest laying a blanket in the bottom.

I am providing a few links for affordable tents for all of you in hopes of everyone finding a tent within their price range!

If you are looking for a Sansbug tent, stop looking on eBay, you will over pay. I found this one on Amazon for $59.95 which is about $20 less than eBay.

https://www.amazon.com/SansBug-Free-Standing-Pop-Up-Mosquito-Net-Floor/dp/B003BWF9WI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489587140&sr=8-1&keywords=sansbug+tent

Here is another good one, although it only has 3 mesh sides but again, seems to be cheaper on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Genji-Sports-Instant-Beach-Shelter/dp/B003UDW7EQ/ref=sr_1_5?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1489587316&sr=1-5&keywords=genji+tent

This one is about $30 and only has 2 mesh sides with a smaller mesh window but would work if you need something a bit cheaper.

https://www.amazon.com/Genji-Sports-Instant-Beach-Shelter/dp/B003UDW7EQ/ref=sr_1_5?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1489587316&sr=1-5&keywords=genji+tent

This dome tent has 2 mesh sides and is very reasonably priced at $19.10 with free shipping.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2Person-78-L-Double-Layer-Outdoor-Waterproof-Shelter-Canpoy-Dome-Tent-Carry-Bag/112328021994?_trksid=p2045573.c100508.m3226&_trkparms=aid%3D555017%26algo%3DPL.CASSINI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D41376%26meid%3D960eb0e15e644826ae1a1ed77ba5f697%26pid%3D100508%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26

Hope these links help anyone looking for a tent. Remember, the more mesh, the better but if you can only afford a tent with one or two mesh sides, IT'S OKAY! I started with one mesh side then went to two mesh sides before I got the sansbug so start where you can can and upgrade as your budget allows.

Enjoy and as always Happy Gliding!!