Maxi-Cosi Calao
The Maxi-Cosi Calao weighs 13 lb, per Maxi-Cosi. A 13 lb travel playard with a bassinet section made from half of the two-part mattress and a backpack-style bag.
- $269.99List price
- 13 lbWeight
How the Calao 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.
Within 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 Calao apart
Measured against the 38 travel cribs we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- 9th lightestof the 35 travel cribs with it published: 13 lb
Next to its closest matches
- Guava Family Lotus Travel CribNext to it, the Calao is 2 lb lighter; $20 more.
- Guava Family Lotus Everywhere Travel CribNext to it, the Calao is 2 lb lighter; $20 more; has bassinet (the Lotus Everywhere Travel Crib doesn't).
- BabyBjörn Travel Crib LightNext to it, the Calao is $40 more.
Limits by mode
| Mode | Weight | Height | Age | Stop when |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Play yard | – | up to 35 in | – | – |
The maker's wording: stop bassinet use at 15 lb or when baby pushes up on hands and knees; play yard stops at 35 in or when child can climb out.
All limits are the maker's.
Packed size and carry
| Open | 42.5 × 32.86 × 23.4 in |
|---|---|
| Weight | 13 lb |
Listed features
- Frame is 13 lb
- Bag can be worn as a backpack
- Side zip lets toddlers get in and out
Worth checking
- List price $269.99
- No folded size listed
- Frame weight may exclude the bag and mattress
Where to buy the Calao
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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
| Maxi-Cosi Calao | |
|---|---|
| Type | Travel crib |
| List price | $269.99 |
| Weight | 13 lb |
| Set-up size | 42.5 × 32.9 × 23.4 in |
| Child height | Up to 35 in |
| Bassinet | Yes |
| Changer | No |
| Maker's use notes | stop bassinet use at 15 lb or when baby pushes up on hands and knees; play yard stops at 35 in or when child can climb out. |
Compare the Calao with
How each closest rival differs from the Calao, from the makers' specs.
- Guava FamilyLotus Travel Crib15 lb1.3 cu ft folded$250
- 2 lb heavier
- $20 less
- Guava FamilyLotus Everywhere Travel Crib15 lb1.3 cu ft folded$249.95
- 2 lb heavier
- $20 less
- BabyBjörnTravel Crib Light13 lb1.4 cu ft folded$230
- $40 less
- 4momsBreeze Plus2.6 cu ft folded$270$270
- $0 more
Calao: questions answered
From Maxi-Cosi's published specs, last checked 2026-11-02.
What are the Maxi-Cosi Calao 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.
Does the Maxi-Cosi Calao 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 Maxi-Cosi Calao?
It weighs 13 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 Maxi-Cosi Calao and the Guava Family Lotus Travel Crib?
By the maker specs, the Calao is lighter, the Lotus Travel Crib lists for $19.99 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.