Chicco Dash Instant Setup
The Chicco Dash Instant Setup weighs 29 lb, per Chicco. A heavy playard with one-hand setup and a zip-on full-size bassinet. Better for visits than flights.
- $239.99List price
- 29 lbWeight
- 30 lbChild up to
How the Dash Instant Setup 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.
Above 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 Dash Instant Setup apart
Measured against the 38 travel cribs we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Weight: 29 lbabove the middle half of the 35 travel cribs that publish it (13 lb to 19.8 lb)
Next to its closest matches
- 4moms Breeze PlusNext to it, the Dash Instant Setup is $30 less; no changer (the Breeze Plus has it).
- Guava Family Lotus Everywhere Travel CribNext to it, the Dash Instant Setup is 14 lb heavier; has bassinet (the Lotus Everywhere Travel Crib doesn't).
- Chicco Alfa Lite NestNext to it, the Dash Instant Setup is 14 lb heavier.
Limits by mode
| Mode | Weight | Height | Age | Stop when |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Play yard | up to 30 lb | – | – | – |
The maker's wording: bassinet until 15 lb or when baby starts to roll over; playard up to 30 lb. Play panel sold separately.
All limits are the maker's.
Packed size and carry
| Open | 43.5 × 30.5 × 29.25 in |
|---|---|
| Weight | 29 lb |
| Wheels | Yes |
Listed features
- One-handed setup
- Full-size bassinet included
- Carry bag included
Worth checking
- 29 lb is heavy
- List price $239.99
Where to buy the Dash Instant Setup
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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 Dash Instant Setup | |
|---|---|
| Type | Travel crib |
| List price | $239.99 |
| Weight | 29 lb |
| Set-up size | 43.5 × 30.5 × 29.3 in |
| Child weight | Up to 30 lb |
| Bassinet | Yes |
| Changer | No |
| Wheels | Yes |
| Maker's use notes | bassinet until 15 lb or when baby starts to roll over; playard up to 30 lb. Play panel sold separately. |
Compare the Dash Instant Setup with
How each closest rival differs from the Dash Instant Setup, from the makers' specs.
- 4momsBreeze Plus2.6 cu ft folded$270$270
- $30 more
- Guava FamilyLotus Everywhere Travel Crib15 lb1.3 cu ft folded$249.95
- 14 lb lighter
- $10 more
- ChiccoAlfa Lite Nest15 lb$229$229.99
- 14 lb lighter
- $10 less
- Guava FamilyLotus Travel Crib15 lb1.3 cu ft folded$250
- 14 lb lighter
- $10 more
Dash Instant Setup: questions answered
From Chicco's published specs, last checked 2026-11-02.
What are the Chicco Dash Instant Setup limits?
The maker lists up to 30 lb. 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.
Does the Chicco Dash Instant Setup have a bassinet?
Yes. Check the manual for the bassinet's own limit, which is lower than the play yard's. Remove the bassinet before using the play yard level.
How portable is the Chicco Dash Instant Setup?
It weighs 29 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 Dash Instant Setup and the 4moms Breeze Plus?
By the maker specs, the Dash Instant Setup lists for $30.01 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.