Portable and folding cribs

Folding or wheeled cribs that move between rooms or store flat.

Empty folding portable crib with wood frame and mesh sides in a bright guest room

11models tracked
$99 to $449price range
38 in–54 inlength

Portable and folding cribs by budget

The 11 portable and folding cribs with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.

Budget-friendlyUnder $1603

Mid-range$160 to $2104

Splurge$210 and up4

All 11 portable and folding cribs

Must have:

✓ maker says yes ✕ maker says no ? not published Confirmed only Sort

Compare					GREENGUARD Gold	Conversion kit included	Storage
	Babyletto Maki Full-Size Portable Folding Crib with Toddler Bed Conversion KitFSC-certified New Zealand pine, engineered wood mattress supportFoldsWheelsGREENGUARD GoldConversion kit includedStorage	$449	2-in-1	74.96 lb	✓	✓	✓
	DaVinci Charlie Folding Portable 3-in-1 Mini CribFoldsWheelsGREENGUARD GoldStorage	$229	3-in-1	53.5 lb	✓	✕	✓
	DaVinci Dylan Folding Portable 3-in-1 Mini CribFoldsWheelsGREENGUARD GoldStorage	$159	3-in-1	–	✓	✕	✓
	Delta Children Lee Portable Folding Mini Crib with 1.5-Inch MattressNew Zealand pine, poplar and TSCA-compliant engineered woodFoldsWheelsMattress includedGREENGUARD Gold	$99.99	–	29.7 lb	✓	?	?
	Delta Children Mia Portable Folding Mini Crib with 1.5-Inch MattressNew Zealand pine, poplar and TSCA-compliant engineered woodFoldsWheelsMattress includedGREENGUARD Gold	$169.99	–	33.1 lb	✓	?	?
	Dream On Me 2 in 1 Folding Portable CribSolid pineFoldsWheelsMattress includedGREENGUARD Gold	$159.99	2-in-1	30.5 lb	✓	?	?
	Dream On Me 2 in 1 Lightweight Folding Portable CribPinewoodFoldsWheelsMattress included	$149.99	2-in-1	31.5 lb	?	?	?
	Dream On Me 3 in 1 Folding Portable CribSolid birchwood frameFoldsWheelsMattress includedGREENGUARD Gold	$169.99	3-in-1	32 lb	✓	?	?
	Dream On Me Jett Portable Folding Mini CribNew Zealand pineFoldsWheelsMattress includedGREENGUARD Gold	$214.99	–	36 lb	✓	?	?
	Dream On Me Quinn Full Size Folding CribNew Zealand pinewoodFoldsWheels	$214.99	–	46 lb	?	?	?
	Delta Children Folding Portable Mini Baby Crib with 1.5-Inch MattressNew Zealand pine and TSCA-compliant engineered woodDiscontinuedFoldsWheelsMattress includedGREENGUARD Gold	$159.99	–	32 lb	✓	?	?

Portable and folding cribs by the numbers

The 11 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

Length38 in to 54 in; the middle half 39 in to 41 in (10 of 11 publish it)
Stages2-in-1 to 3-in-1; the middle half 2-in-1 to 3-in-1 (6 of 11 publish it)
Weight29.7 lb to 75 lb; the middle half 31.5 lb to 46 lb (10 of 11 publish it)
Price$99.99 to $449; the middle half $159.99 to $214.99 (11 of 11 publish it)

What "2-in-1" and "3-in-1" mean

The number counts the setups the maker lists, starting with the crib. Here is how many portable and folding cribs on Cribpicks list each count, and the setups they most often convert to.

Stages	Products	Most-listed setups (count)
2-in-1	3	playpen (2), toddler bed (1)
3-in-1	3	twin bed (2), playpen (1)

Kit included vs sold separately

	Products
Kit included, per the maker	1
Kit sold separately	2

These need a kit bought separately to convert:

Mattress size by crib type

Type	Products	Mattress	Mattress in the box
Standard	15	Full-size (single-sided, two-stage)	0
Convertible	221	Full-size (single-sided, two-stage)	1
Mini	27	Mini (mini mattresses)	13
Portable	11	Full-size: 1; mini: 10	7
Toddler beds	20	Full-size (single-sided, two-stage)	0

Shortlist: 3 models, each highest or lowest on one spec

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

Smallest by length Dream On MeJett Portable Folding Mini Crib 38 in
Smallest by length: the Dream On Me Jett Portable Folding Mini Crib at 38 in, per Dream On Me.

Weight
36 lb
Price
$214.99
See specs
Most stages DaVinciDylan Folding Portable 3-in-1 Mini Crib 3-in-1
Most stages: the DaVinci Dylan Folding Portable 3-in-1 Mini Crib at 3-in-1, per DaVinci.

Price
$159
See specs
Lightest · Lowest price Delta ChildrenLee Portable Folding Mini Crib with 1.5-Inch Mattress 29.7 lb
Lightest: the Delta Children Lee Portable Folding Mini Crib with 1.5-Inch Mattress at 29.7 lb, per Delta Children.

Length
39 in
Price
$99.99
See specs

Length vs price

Each dot is one of the 9 portable and folding cribs with both specs published; further left is shorter, lower is cheaper. Numbered dots are the shortlist.

Hover, tap or Tab to a dot to see the product. Exact numbers are in the table below.

1Dream On Me Jett Portable Folding Mini CribSmallest by length
2DaVinci Dylan Folding Portable 3-in-1 Mini CribMost stages · not on the chart: no published length
3Delta Children Lee Portable Folding Mini Crib with 1.5-Inch MattressLightest

All 9 on the chart, cheapest first

Delta Children Lee Portable Folding Mini Crib with 1.5-Inch Mattress39 in · $99.99
Dream On Me 2 in 1 Lightweight Folding Portable Crib40 in · $149.99
Dream On Me 2 in 1 Folding Portable Crib40 in · $159.99
Delta Children Mia Portable Folding Mini Crib with 1.5-Inch Mattress39 in · $169.99
Dream On Me 3 in 1 Folding Portable Crib41 in · $169.99
Dream On Me Jett Portable Folding Mini Crib38 in · $214.99
Dream On Me Quinn Full Size Folding Crib53 in · $214.99
DaVinci Charlie Folding Portable 3-in-1 Mini Crib40.25 in · $229
Babyletto Maki Full-Size Portable Folding Crib with Toddler Bed Conversion Kit54 in · $449

Too close to label: a Dream On Me 2 in 1 Folding Portable Crib b Delta Children Mia Portable Folding Mini Crib with 1.5-Inch Mattress

What to look for in portable and folding cribs

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

Length

The outside length the maker lists. It decides whether it fits along a wall or between doors.

Jett Portable Folding Mini Crib

38 inmiddle 40 in54 in

Typical: 39 in to 41 in. 10 of 11 list it. Smallest by length: Jett Portable Folding Mini Crib.

Stages

Each stage is a setup the maker lists, like crib, toddler bed, or full bed.

Dylan Folding Portable 3-in-1 Mini Crib

2-in-1middle 3-in-13-in-1

Typical: 2-in-1 to 3-in-1. 6 of 11 list it. Most stages: Dylan Folding Portable 3-in-1 Mini Crib.

Weight

You feel this every time you lift it into a trunk, up stairs, or onto a bus.

Lee Portable Folding Mini Crib with 1.5-Inch Mattress

29.7 lbmiddle 33.1 lb75 lb

Typical: 31.5 lb to 46 lb. 10 of 11 list it. Lightest: Lee Portable Folding Mini Crib with 1.5-Inch Mattress.

Price

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

$99.99middle $169.99$449

Typical: $159.99 to $214.99. 11 of 11 list it.

Ask the meadow

Questions about portable and folding cribs

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

How should I set up a crib for sleep?

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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