Chicco Alfa Lite
The Chicco Alfa Lite weighs 12.5 lb, per Chicco. A light travel playard that snaps open in one motion and packs into a carry bag. No bassinet, so it is for older babies and toddlers.
- $189.99List price
- 12.5 lbWeight
How the Alfa Lite stacks up
Against the 38 travel cribs we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Below the typical range for travel cribs (13 lb to 19.8 lb).
Within the typical range for travel cribs ($99.99 to $299.99).
What sets the Alfa Lite apart
Measured against the 38 travel cribs we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- 7th lightestof the 35 travel cribs with it published: 12.5 lb
Next to its closest matches
- Munchkin Ultra-Lite 3-in-1 Playard, Crib & BassinetNext to it, the Alfa Lite is 0.4 lb lighter; $10 more; no bassinet (the Ultra-Lite 3-in-1 Playard, Crib & Bassinet has it).
- Newton Baby Compact Travel CribNext to it, the Alfa Lite is 0.5 lb lighter; $10 less.
- Graco Pack ‘n Play LiteTraveler LXNext to it, the Alfa Lite is 1.5 lb heavier; $10 less.
Limits by mode
| Mode | Weight | Height | Age | Stop when |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Play yard | – | up to 35 in | – | – |
The maker's wording: for children up to 35 in tall. No bassinet level.
All limits are the maker's.
Packed size and carry
| Open | 43 × 25 × 29 in |
|---|---|
| Weight | 12.5 lb |
Listed features
- About 12.5 lb
- Snap-open legs, no assembly
- Waterproof mattress, bonus sheet and bag included
Worth checking
- No bassinet or changer
- No weight limit published
Where to buy the Alfa Lite
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- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
- 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.
Full specs
| Chicco Alfa Lite | |
|---|---|
| Type | Travel crib |
| List price | $189.99 |
| Weight | 12.5 lb |
| Set-up size | 43 × 25 × 29 in |
| Child height | Up to 35 in |
| Bassinet | No |
| Changer | No |
| Maker's use notes | for children up to 35 in tall. No bassinet level. |
Compare the Alfa Lite with
How each closest rival differs from the Alfa Lite, from the makers' specs.
- MunchkinUltra-Lite 3-in-1 Playard, Crib & Bassinet12.9 lb1.3 cu ft folded$179.99
- 0.4 lb heavier
- $10 less
- Newton BabyCompact Travel Crib13 lb1.4 cu ft folded$199.99
- 0.5 lb heavier
- $10 more
- GracoPack ‘n Play LiteTraveler LX11 lb$199$199.99
- 1.5 lb lighter
- $10 more
- BabyBjörnTravel Crib Light13 lb1.4 cu ft folded$230
- 0.5 lb heavier
- $40 more
Alfa Lite: questions answered
From Chicco's published specs, last checked 2026-11-02.
What are the Chicco Alfa Lite limits?
The maker lists up to 35 in tall. 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.
How portable is the Chicco Alfa Lite?
It weighs 12.5 lb. The lightest travel cribs we track is the Delta Children Hex-Lite Travel Pop-Up at 8 lb.
What's the difference between the Chicco Alfa Lite and the Munchkin Ultra-Lite 3-in-1 Playard, Crib & Bassinet?
By the maker specs, the Alfa Lite is lighter, the Ultra-Lite 3-in-1 Playard, Crib & Bassinet lists for $10 less. See them side by side.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
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Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-02. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.