What's really amazing about this travel crib is that it's super lightweight, coming in at only about 10 pounds! In our testing, the opening and closing of the BabyBjorn was very similar to the Lotus, and just as easy. Other than the potential stability issue, if you're looking for a super lightweight and highly functional travel crib for a relatively low price (about $180), this might be a good option for you. Second, it's a bit heavier than some other options, coming in at 25 pounds, so keep that in mind if you'll be traveling alone and trying to carry this, your bags, and wrangle your baby at the same time. There are some ways to solve this, for instance by placing foam pipe insulation (or even pool noodles!) You can check out the, Opening and setting up the LuckyDove was super simple. The mesh sides felt high quality and super breathable, and the zipper was sturdy. When it's all folded up in the small carry bag, it feels super lightweight and easy to transport, making it the perfect travel crib for air travel or travel in smaller vehicles. This is an awesome newcomer, and we're happy to have gotten a chance to test it out (thanks, 4Moms!). Second, when we used it as a ball pit, one toddler bonked his head on the cross bars. We never used it as a travel crib because we're not quite that adventurous, but we do see how valuable it could be to have something so small and light to take with you when travelling. Traveling has never been easier for parents - no longer do you need to rely on a hotel or in-laws to have a clean and safe crib for your baby. Interested? It's not quite as easy on carpet since the legs can't slide out into position easily on a thick carpet (too much friction). As a playard it's a ton of fun with the zippered side, the wide top opening, and the see-through mesh; the size is impressive at about 7 square feet of play space. It is a bit smaller, but it also folds to a smaller footprint, has a larger zipper opening, and seems to be nearly similar quality. The lack of the zip-up side can make it more challenging to lower a sleeping baby onto the mattress, especially for shorter parents. The upper edge fabric feels durable and easy to wipe clean, but as an added bonus it can be removed and machine washed. Not to mention that the 4Moms fitted sheets for this playard are an additional $40 or so. We also thought it was super sturdy, with its 8 grippy feet on the bottom, and its cross-rails. It's a truly awesome idea for more adventurous kids who would value the experience of sleeping in something that looks and feels like a real camping. Prices range from about $100 to $200 depending on the number of features you need. The mattress was decent, if not a bit thin. This is great for infants to keep them at a higher level (like at bed level), but you'll only get a few months out of this feature since its max weight is 18lbs (it can also be used as a changing table later on). In our testing, we loved the all-mesh sides for breathability, the padded upper bar, the sleek and lightweight legs, and the zip-down side. Bad idea! The mattress was decent, if not a bit thin. Another huge benefit of the Phil and Teds Traveller, in addition to its superior portability, is that it has a zip-open front like the Lotus Travel Crib. Update: Version 3 (v3) of the Traveller has been discontinued, in favor of the Version 4 (v4), so be sure you're getting the most recent version. But it's also a little bit outdated in comparison to the portable cribs higher up on this list. Unlike other portable cribs with bassinets that require you to remove the bassinet attachment and pack it separately, this system combines it all into a single folding mechanism that fits easily right into the included carry bag. The BabyBjorn Travel Crib Light is stylish, lightweight (11 pounds! It also makes it less sturdy than some of the others, and we found that our 1-year old test toddler was able to tip it a bit to the side when he was pushing against the mesh. We're not really sure whether to call it a travel crib, but it's definitely the lightest travel bed that we've seen, coming in at less than 4 pounds and folding down into a super small circular pouch. The entire travel crib folds up and fits into an included backpack. The legs do stick out a bit on the corners, so the length and width measurements are actually about 5" longer and wider when measuring from leg to leg. In our testing, we actually ended up taking this portable crib on a little road trip and set it up in a hotel for our 18-month old to use. This is a super unique portable crib that looks like a miniature tent for your baby or toddler, complete with the zip-up mesh sides and fly covers. You can't go wrong with this playard. Looking for a portable, comfortable, safe, sturdy, lightweight, and reasonably priced travel crib? Everyone! The legs do stick out a bit on the corners, so the length and width measurements are actually about 5" longer and wider when measuring from leg to leg. Update: Version 3 (v3) of the Traveller has been discontinued, in favor of the Version 4 (v4), so be sure you're getting the most recent version. To fold the crib, flip it upside-down and remove those fabric clips on the corners that hold the upper edge onto each leg. So overall, we really liked this Nuna SENA Aire travel crib, and it gave us peace of mind for safe sleeping during family travel to grandma's house and beyond. This Kidco travel crib is most similar to the BabyBjorn Travel Crib Light, with similar styling and functionality. Just in case it's hard to conceptualize what 6 pounds feels like, that's lighter than a single brick! Or you can just use it as a baby tent for the beach or pool; for about $90, it might be worth the versatility and ease for portably baby travel. ), ultra-compact (but doesn't fit in a carry-on-sized backpack like the Lotus), assembles and disassembles in about 30 seconds, has a very thick and comfortable mattress, and is durable and easy to use. It's more like the old-fashioned playpen rather than the traditional playard shape. You'll have a great playard, but you'll also have a very heavy (37 pounds!) Interested? This baby travel bed and toddler bed is super easy to set up and fold down, and get into its included carrying case. Overall, our testing moms thought this was one of the best options for those on a limited budget. Like all Nuna products, such as their awesome car seats, it is very high quality, well designed, and uses soft-touch fabrics. That's enough to make a sore arm if you need to carry it through an airport. Who else loves the Joovy Room Travel Crib? The mesh netting is a bit loose, so a few things happened during our testing. This particular Delta Novel Ideas unit is a bit smaller than the other two, however, coming in at 36" x 36" (9 square feet of play area), which may seem large but when it's next to the Joovy Room2 it looks quite small. But it's sturdy, well built, and has basically any feature you can imagine having in a playard - except for an ultra-portable carrying case or zippered side. You'll have a great playard, but you'll also have a very heavy (37 pounds!) Once those are removed, you can easily fold each leg down, then fold the entire crib in half to slide into the carrying bag. What's really cool is that the entire unit folds up with the bassinet system in it. The bassinet is convenient but unfortunately not very soft or comfortable. Other than the potential stability issue, if you're looking for a super lightweight and highly functional travel crib for a relatively low price (about $180), this might be a good option for you. Check out the Peapod Plus Travel Bed here. To fold the crib, flip it upside-down and remove those fabric clips on the corners that hold the upper edge onto each leg. But it's so inexpensive, lightweight, and easy to assemble, it's almost forgivable that it's so spartan. Easy peasy! We'll update this after we complete a longer-term reliability test. LuckyDove clearly was studying the top travel crib, the Lotus, when they were designing this product. Who else recommends the 4Moms Breeze? Check out the, Just like the Joovy option, this is another square playard. It is close to other options in terms of weight, however, it does come in a bit heavy at 28 pounds. You can't go wrong with this playard. It folds in a clever way, in three sections, to make a little spot to squeeze the folded crib into. Third, it's only rated up to about 3 years of age, at which time they'll be able to climb out and probably get too heavy for the mattress and bottom supports. The mattress is surprisingly soft yet firm enough for infants to sleep safely. Our friends at Babygearlab and The Bump call it a top pick! It folds into a flat rectangle, about the size of a very large briefcase. Our friends at Babylist, Babygearlab, WhatToExpect, and The Bump also call it a top pick! and cumbersome portable crib with lots of peripheral parts to lose, break, and replace batteries in. That means it's great for use with infants and toddlers alike, transitioning from an infant bassinet to a toddler travel crib within minutes. Interested? When we tried this portable crib out, we found it easy to assemble and use. If you're looking for a regular crib for the nursery, check our reviews of the best cribs of the year, and best bassinets. It was one of the first portable cribs to make the idea of travelling babies more tolerable for parents, providing a safe and clean option for infants and toddlers, rather than using the old and often dingy and dirty hotel crib or bassinet. It's a truly awesome idea for more adventurous kids who would value the experience of sleeping in something that looks and feels like a real camping. With the BabyBjorn, there is no zip-up side, it folds to a larger size, and it's about $100 more expensive. Finally, the cross-bar design is stylish and super functional, but we found that our 2-year-old could push his foot against the mesh side and used the cross-rails to step on and boost himself out of the travel crib. But it's sturdy, well built, and has basically any feature you can imagine having in a playard - except for an ultra-portable carrying case or zippered side. Bad idea! We also liked that it is well built and sturdy, has a nice simple style, and is very spacious. This is an awesome, stylish, portable crib that has a unique look and feel. This is the best travel crib option of the year, and for some fantastic reasons! To secure the legs in the open position, you fasten the four upper fabric corners onto the legs, and then you're ready to place the mattress on the bottom. But it's also a little bit outdated in comparison to the portable cribs higher up on this list. It is close to other options in terms of weight, however, it does come in a bit heavy at 28 pounds. We found it very sturdy, easy to pop open and fold closed, and quite large. Check out the, The major downfall with this unit is that it was honestly rather difficult to set up, and required a bit more brute force than we thought it should in order to fold open. In any event, we definitely think this is a great playard, but you will need to do something about to pad the cross bars. This is the lightest travel crib on our list, coming in at only 6 pounds, but offering some impressive features and functionality. Our friends at Babylist, Babygearlab, WhatToExpect, and The Bump also call it a top pick! Overall, our testing moms thought this was one of the best options for those on a limited budget. The BabyBjorn is similar in size to the Lotus, coming in at about 42" long, 32" wide, and 25" high. The question is whether you can get quality, features, and comfort levels of the Lotus for nearly $100 less? It takes about 20 seconds to assemble once you figure out what you're supposed to be doing. What we didn't like is that it's quite heavy and awkward to carry along, the bassinet attachment doesn't fit into the carrying case, and its price is a bit outrageous coming in at around $300! In our testing, we actually ended up taking this portable crib on a little road trip and set it up in a hotel for our 18-month old to use. Overall, we recommend the LuckyDove for anyone who loves the Lotus but is looking to save some cash! Third, it's only rated up to about 3 years of age, at which time they'll be able to climb out and probably get too heavy for the mattress and bottom supports. Check out the 4Moms Breeze Travel Crib here. Even completely folded up in the included carrying case, it's just way too big for that type of travel. It is a bit smaller, but it also folds to a smaller footprint, has a larger zipper opening, and seems to be nearly similar quality. At 14 square feet of play area this is the largest playard on our list. Interested? The size makes it a comparable square footage to the Joovy Room2, both coming in just over 10 square feet of room for sleep and play. The only little cons are that the mattress is relatively thin (about half the thickness of the BabyBjorn option), and the price is a little steep at about $230. Worth checking out, but probably not worth a higher spot on our list. First, one 20-month baby quickly climbed right out by pushing his foot to stretch the netting and climbing on the cross bars. Not to mention that the 4Moms fitted sheets for this playard are an additional $40 or so. It is also a top pick by our friends at Babylist, Babygearlab, and The Bump! Interested? But we also want to point out some things. That's too much for us, especially when you can get other great options for substantially less money. It takes about 20 seconds to assemble once you figure out what you're supposed to be doing. With all those options you will end up paying around $150-200. It includes a typical foam mattress that is about 1" thick, making it a good firmness for newborns and infants. Interested? Check out the BabyBjorn Travel Crib Light here. Read more about the, If you're looking for a regular crib for the nursery, check our reviews of the, We measured the crib at about 42" long, 32" wide, and just over 25" high. It also makes it less sturdy than some of the others, and we found that our 1-year old test toddler was able to tip it a bit to the side when he was pushing against the mesh. There are some ways to solve this, for instance by placing foam pipe insulation (or even pool noodles!) Overall, we recommend the LuckyDove for anyone who loves the Lotus but is looking to save some cash! Everyone! We never publish any content related to the health or well-being of your child without first consulting with expert pediatricians, midwives, therapists, OB/GYNs, and other specialists as appropriate. Yes, the backpack is pretty large, but this is still an awesome capability! The mesh netting is a bit loose, so a few things happened during our testing. Interested? Check out the Delta Novel Ideas Travel Crib here. Our friends at Babylist, Babygearlab, and WhatToExpect all consider it a top pick! We found it very sturdy, easy to pop open and fold closed, and quite large. The mesh sides felt high quality and super breathable, and the zipper was sturdy. Opening and setting up the LuckyDove was super simple. The Breeze is good sized and a bit heavy, coming in at 46" by 33" by 29" high, and just under 25 pounds.

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