How Big Is a Travel Crib?
Folded, the median travel crib we track takes 1.7 cu ft and weighs 16.6 lb, from each maker's published specs. A play yard with a bassinet folds to a median of 2 cu ft and weighs 24.9 lb. Open, the median one covers 9 sq ft of floor. Leaving out pop-up play yards, the smallest folded size we track is the phil&teds Traveller Travel Cot at 27 x 7 x 7 in.
By the Cribpicks team · Published November 2, 2026 · 9 min read
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Key facts
- We track 70 travel cribs and play yards; 37 publish a folded size and 62 publish a weight.
- Travel cribs we track weigh 8 lb to 29 lb, per the maker.
- Open, the median footprint is 9 sq ft of floor.
- 34% of travel cribs we track list a carry bag in the box.
Product numbers come from each maker's published specs, from our data as last updated November 2, 2026.
The trunk is packed and there’s one gap left by the wheel well. Whether a travel crib goes in it comes down to three numbers each maker publishes: the folded size, the weight and the open size.
We track 70 travel cribs and play yards. Here they are, measured against each other and against your space.
Will it fit?
Measure the space it has to go in: a suitcase, the trunk, or a closet shelf. We check every travel crib and play yard with a published folded size, turned whichever way fits.
Uses each maker’s published folded dimensions; leave an inch or two for the bag. Models without a published folded size aren’t included.
Three numbers that decide it
Folded size says whether it fits the trunk, a suitcase or a closet. Weight is what you carry. Open size is the floor it takes once it’s set up. Check whether a maker’s folded size includes the carry bag, and where a maker doesn’t publish a number, we leave it blank. 14 models we track list a folded length of 30 inches or longer.
Travel crib, bassinet play yard or pop-up?
Here are the three kinds side by side. Read down each column: fold, weight, then the floor it takes once it’s open.
| Travel crib33 we track | Play yard with bassinet32 we track | Pop-up play yard6 we track | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median folded size | 1.8 cu ft | 2 cu ft | 1.6 cu ft |
| Smallest fold we track | phil&teds Traveller Travel Cot 27 x 7 x 7 in | Dream On Me Nest Portable Playard 28 x 7.5 x 7 in | Delta Children Hex-Lite Travel Pop-Up 36.5 x 5.8 x 5.8 in |
| Median weight | 17 lb | 24.9 lb | 12 lb |
| Lightest we track | Graco Pack ‘n Play LiteTraveler LX 11 lb | Baby Delight 50" Playport 4.5 lb | Delta Children Hex-Lite Travel Pop-Up 8 lb |
| Median open footprint | 8.6 sq ft | 8.8 sq ft | 17.4 sq ft |
| Median list price | $235.00 | $149.99 | $94.99 |
| Carry bag in the box | 27% | 63% | 83% |
| Bassinet level | 58% | 84% | 0% |
The 12 smallest folds we track
Cubic feet when folded, from each maker’s published dimensions.
- Delta Children Hex-Lite Travel Pop-Up0.7 cu ft
- phil&teds Traveller Travel Cot0.8 cu ft
- Dream On Me Zoom Portable Playard with Carry Bag and Shoulder Strap0.8 cu ft
- Dream On Me Nest Portable Playard0.9 cu ft
- SlumberPod SlumberGo1 cu ft
- Baby Delight Go With Me Bungalow Deluxe Portable Travel Cot1.1 cu ft
- Baby Trend Portable Playard with Bassinet1.2 cu ft
- Delta Children Horizon Compact Travel 2-in-11.3 cu ft
- Munchkin Ultra-Lite 3-in-1 Playard, Crib & Bassinet1.3 cu ft
- Guava Family Lotus Travel Crib1.3 cu ft
- Guava Family Lotus Everywhere Travel Crib1.3 cu ft
- Newton Baby Compact Travel Crib1.4 cu ft
Every folded size, smallest first
Models that fit the space in the checker are highlighted.
| Model | Type | Folded (L x W x H) | Folded volume | Weight | Open footprint | Carry bag | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Children Hex-Lite Travel Pop-Up | Pop-up play yard | 36.5 x 5.8 x 5.8 in | 0.7 cu ft | 8 lb | 29.2 sq ft | — | $99.99 |
| phil&teds Traveller Travel Cot | Travel crib | 27 x 7 x 7 in | 0.8 cu ft | 11.5 lb | — | Yes | — |
| Dream On Me Zoom Portable Playard with Carry Bag and Shoulder Strap | Travel crib | 6.8 x 7 x 28.8 in | 0.8 cu ft | 17 lb | 7.6 sq ft | Yes | $56.99 |
| Dream On Me Nest Portable Playard | Play yard with bassinet | 28 x 7.5 x 7 in | 0.9 cu ft | 16.9 lb | 7.8 sq ft | Yes | $49.99 |
| SlumberPod SlumberGo | Travel crib | 23 x 8.7 x 9 in | 1 cu ft | 17.2 lb | 9.2 sq ft | — | $299.99 |
| Baby Delight Go With Me Bungalow Deluxe Portable Travel Cot | Travel crib | 32.5 x 9.3 x 6.5 in | 1.1 cu ft | 12.2 lb | 9 sq ft | Yes | $99.99 |
| Baby Trend Portable Playard with Bassinet | Play yard with bassinet | 8.5 x 8.5 x 29.5 in | 1.2 cu ft | 19.5 lb | 8.3 sq ft | — | $79.99 |
| Delta Children Horizon Compact Travel 2-in-1 | Travel crib | 9 x 9 x 27 in | 1.3 cu ft | 17.3 lb | 10.2 sq ft | — | $119.99 |
| Munchkin Ultra-Lite 3-in-1 Playard, Crib & Bassinet | Travel crib | 23.4 x 8.6 x 11 in | 1.3 cu ft | 12.9 lb | 7.4 sq ft | Yes | $179.99 |
| Guava Family Lotus Travel Crib | Travel crib | 24 x 12 x 8 in | 1.3 cu ft | 15 lb | 10 sq ft | — | $250 |
| Guava Family Lotus Everywhere Travel Crib | Travel crib | 24 x 12 x 8 in | 1.3 cu ft | 15 lb | 10 sq ft | Yes | $249.95 |
| Newton Baby Compact Travel Crib | Travel crib | 24 x 10 x 10 in | 1.4 cu ft | 13 lb | 11.1 sq ft | — | $199.99 |
| BabyBjörn Travel Crib Light | Travel crib | 23.5 x 19 x 5.5 in | 1.4 cu ft | 13 lb | 9.8 sq ft | — | $230 |
| Evenflo Portable BabySuite DLX | Play yard with bassinet | 26 x 10 x 10 in | 1.5 cu ft | 20.8 lb | 9.7 sq ft | — | — |
| Baby Trend Lil' Snooze Deluxe II Nursery Center Playard | Play yard with bassinet | 9.5 x 9.5 x 29.5 in | 1.5 cu ft | 27.6 lb | 8.4 sq ft | Yes | $109.99 |
| Jeep Hexagon Pop Up Play Yard with Removable Canopy | Pop-up play yard | 8.8 x 8.8 x 35 in | 1.6 cu ft | 15.6 lb | 20.3 sq ft | Yes | $109.99 |
| Baby Trend Retreat Twins Nursery Center Playard | Play yard with bassinet | 10 x 9.5 x 28.5 in | 1.6 cu ft | 41 lb | — | Yes | $274.99 |
| Baby Trend Play Zone Pop-up Play Pen | Pop-up play yard | 9 x 9 x 38 in | 1.8 cu ft | 10.5 lb | 13.7 sq ft | Yes | $59.99 |
| UPPAbaby REMI | Travel crib | 11 x 10 x 28.5 in | 1.8 cu ft | 20 lb | 7.3 sq ft | — | — |
| Silver Cross Sleep & Go | Travel crib | 35 x 13.4 x 6.7 in | 1.8 cu ft | 15.2 lb | 9.6 sq ft | — | $349.99 |
| Baby Trend Deluxe II Nursery Center Playard | Play yard with bassinet | 10 x 11 x 31.3 in | 2 cu ft | 27.1 lb | 10.5 sq ft | Yes | $179.99 |
| Baby Trend Retreat Nursery Center Playard | Play yard with bassinet | 11 x 11 x 29 in | 2 cu ft | 33.4 lb | — | Yes | $169.99 |
| Joovy Room² | Play yard with bassinet | 9.5 x 10 x 37 in | 2 cu ft | 29.6 lb | 11 sq ft | — | $200 |
| Tutti Bambini CoZee Go | Travel crib | 28.3 x 24.4 x 5.5 in | 2.2 cu ft | 14.3 lb | 14 sq ft | — | — |
| Nuna PAAL Playard | Travel crib | 13 x 11 x 28.5 in | 2.4 cu ft | 19.8 lb | 7.2 sq ft | Yes | — |
| Joovy Room All-In-One Nursery Center | Play yard with bassinet | 12.5 x 11 x 31 in | 2.5 cu ft | 32.4 lb | 7.8 sq ft | — | $200 |
| Baby Trend Willow Nursery Center Playard in Cosmic Black (Target Exclusive) | Play yard with bassinet | 29 x 16 x 9.5 in | 2.6 cu ft | 22 lb | 8.4 sq ft | Yes | — |
| Nuna SENA aire | Travel crib | 13 x 11 x 31.5 in | 2.6 cu ft | 22 lb | 8.6 sq ft | — | $400 |
| Nuna SENA aire with Zip-Off Bassinet | Travel crib | 13 x 11 x 31.5 in | 2.6 cu ft | 22 lb | 8.6 sq ft | — | $400 |
| Nuna SENA aire + Changer | Travel crib | 13 x 11 x 31.5 in | 2.6 cu ft | 22 lb | 8.6 sq ft | — | $500 |
| 4moms Breeze Plus | Travel crib | 12.3 x 12.8 x 29 in | 2.6 cu ft | — | 9 sq ft | — | $270 |
| Baby Trend Nursery Den Playard with Snooze Pod & Flip Over Changer | Play yard with bassinet | 16 x 10 x 28.5 in | 2.6 cu ft | 28.1 lb | 8.8 sq ft | Yes | $154.99 |
| Baby Trend Nursery Den Playard with Rocking Cradle | Play yard with bassinet | 16 x 10 x 28.5 in | 2.6 cu ft | 25 lb | — | Yes | $179.99 |
| Bugaboo Stardust | Travel crib | 25 x 5.5 x 33.8 in | 2.7 cu ft | 16.7 lb | 6.7 sq ft | — | $349 |
| Newton Baby Deluxe Travel Crib | Travel crib | 35 x 12.5 x 11 in | 2.8 cu ft | 17 lb | 12 sq ft | — | $299.99 |
| Nuna COVE aire go | Travel crib | 14.5 x 10 x 34.5 in | 2.9 cu ft | 22 lb | 6.8 sq ft | — | $400 |
| UPPAbaby Remi V2 Playard | Travel crib | 14.2 x 12.6 x 28.4 in | 2.9 cu ft | 24.6 lb | 8.3 sq ft | Yes | — |
From each maker’s published specs. A dash means the maker doesn’t list it. Check whether a maker’s weight includes the bag.
Trips, homes and twins
Flying. Airlines set their own rules for baby gear, so check yours. See what baby gear you can bring on a plane for free.
Road trips. Measure the trunk floor and the depth behind the seats, and put those numbers in the checker.
A house you visit often. If it stays set up, compare the open size and the levels as well as the fold. See play yards with a bassinet.
Twins. 2 models we track have “twin” in the name. Check each maker’s limits for the bassinet levels.
Small apartment. Compare the open footprint with a mini crib in fitting a crib in a small apartment.
Before you travel
- Trunk, suitcase or closet space measured
- Folded size fits, turned the way you plan
- Weight is something you can carry
- Open size fits the room you’re staying in
- Pad: the one the manual lists for that model
- Setup and fold practiced once with the manual
- Maker’s height and weight limits checked, including the bassinet level
- Model checked for recalls
Browse all travel cribs, play yards, or more travel gear. Every play yard type is compared in types of play yards.
Questions parents ask
Answers come from makers' published specs and official sources linked below.
How big is a travel crib when folded?
It varies by model. The ranked table in this guide lists every folded size makers publish, smallest first, and the checker shows which fit the space you measure.
How much does a travel crib weigh?
It varies by model. The summary at the top of this guide gives the current range for travel cribs, and the comparison shows the median for each kind. Check the table, and check whether a maker’s weight includes the bag.
Will a travel crib fit in a suitcase?
Enter your suitcase's inside dimensions in the checker above to see which published folded sizes fit.
What is the difference between a travel crib and a play yard?
They are separate types in our data. The comparison in this guide shows the median folded size, weight and open footprint of each, and how many list a bassinet level.
Can I bring a travel crib on a plane?
Airlines set their own rules for baby gear, so check yours before you fly; see our guide to what baby gear you can bring on a plane for free.
Can I use a regular crib mattress in a travel crib?
Check the manual: it names the pad the maker allows for that model. For sleep guidance, see the AAP's How to Keep Your Sleeping Baby Safe.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
Sources
- CPSC recalls search
- AAP HealthyChildren.org: How to Keep Your Sleeping Baby Safe: AAP Policy Explained
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