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Play yard and bassinet pads

Replacement pads made for a specific play yard or bassinet. Use only one the maker says fits.

Hands lowering a thin mattress pad into a mesh play yard in a bright living roomPlay yard & bassinet pads
  • 8models tracked
  • $15 to $74price range

Play yard and bassinet pads by budget

The 8 play yard and bassinet pads with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.

Budget-friendlyUnder $272
Mid-range$27 to $352
Splurge$35 and up4

All 8 play yard and bassinet pads

Must have:
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Price
Must have
Brand
✓ maker says yes ✕ maker says no ? not published
CompareWaterproofWashable coverGREENGUARD Gold
BabyBjörn Travel Crib Mattressfoam, 1.2 in thickFoam coreWashable cover $74.991.2 in–?✓?
Badger Basket Standard Moses Basket Padfoam, 1 in thickFoam core $17.991 in1.5 lb?✕?
Chicco Alfa Lite Playard MattressfoamFoam coreWaterproofGREENGUARD Gold $35––✓?✓
Chicco Close to You Bassinet MattressfoamFoam coreWaterproof $15––✓??
Chicco Dash Playard Mattress $35––???
Chicco Lullaby SE/LX Playard MattressWashable cover $35––?✓?
Chicco LullaGlide Bassinet MattressfoamFoam coreWaterproof $28––✓??
Dream On Me Luna/Haven Cradle Mattressfiber, 2 in thickWaterproofGREENGUARD Gold $26.992 in1 lb✓✕✓

Play yard and bassinet pads by the numbers

The 8 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

  • Price$15 to $74.99; the middle half $26.99 to $35 (8 of 8 publish it)

Core types compared

Medians across the play yard and bassinet pads on Cribpicks, from maker specs. Core type is how the maker describes the inside.

CoreProductsMedian priceMedian weightMedian thickness
Foam5$281.5 lb1 in
Fiber1$26.991 lb2 in

Sizing: full-size vs mini vs pad

TypeProductsMedian L × WThickness rangeSize listed
Single-sided4252 × 28 in4–6 in42 of 42
Two-stage8252 × 28 in4–6 in82 of 82
Mini3438 × 24 in2–5 in34 of 34
Play yard & bassinet pads832 × 18 in1–2 in3 of 8

4 pads here name a specific crib, play yard, or bassinet that's also on Cribpicks. Each page links them.

Shortlist: 2 models, each highest or lowest on one spec

Ranked on the maker's published numbers only. Not a safety or quality rating.

What to look for in play yard and bassinet pads

The range across every crib mattress here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Length

Mini and pad sizes vary by brand. Match the length your crib, play yard, or bassinet maker gives.

26.5 inmiddle 32 in41 in

3 of 8 list it.

Width

Match the width your crib, play yard, or bassinet maker gives.

11.5 inmiddle 18 in24 in

3 of 8 list it.

Thickness

Thickness affects which fitted sheets work.

1 inmiddle 1.2 in2 in

3 of 8 list it.

Price

What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.

Close to You Bassinet Mattress
$15middle $35$74.99

Typical: $26.99 to $35. 8 of 8 list it. Lowest price: Close to You Bassinet Mattress.

Ask the meadow

Questions about play yard and bassinet pads

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

What is the most affordable replacement pad?

The Chicco Close to You Bassinet Mattress at $15 list price, of the 8 we track.

Can I add a thicker pad to a play yard?

Safe sleep: see the AAP's guide to safe sleep and NICHD Safe to Sleep. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.

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