Munchkin Ultra-Lite 3-in-1 Playard, Crib & Bassinet
The Munchkin Ultra-Lite 3-in-1 Playard, Crib & Bassinet weighs 12.9 lb and folds to 1.3 cu ft, per Munchkin. A light 3-in-1 that works as a bassinet, then a play yard or crib, with its own mattress and a carry case that has backpack straps. Munchkin lists 15 lb in bassinet mode and 30 lb in playard mode.
- $179.99List price
- 12.9 lbWeight
- 1.3 cu ftFolded
- 30 lbChild up to
How the Ultra-Lite 3-in-1 Playard, Crib & Bassinet 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 (1.3 cu ft to 2.6 cu ft).
Within the typical range for travel cribs ($99.99 to $299.99).
What sets the Ultra-Lite 3-in-1 Playard, Crib & Bassinet apart
Measured against the 38 travel cribs we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- 8th lightestof the 35 travel cribs with it published: 12.9 lb
- Folded size: 1.3 cu ftin the middle half of the 24 travel cribs that publish it (1.3 cu ft to 2.6 cu ft)
Next to its closest matches
- Chicco Alfa LiteNext to it, the Ultra-Lite 3-in-1 Playard, Crib & Bassinet is 0.4 lb heavier; $10 less; has bassinet (the Alfa Lite doesn't).
- Newton Baby Compact Travel CribNext to it, the Ultra-Lite 3-in-1 Playard, Crib & Bassinet is 0.1 lb lighter; 0.1 cu ft smaller folded; $20 less; has bassinet (the Compact Travel Crib doesn't).
- Graco Pack ‘n Play LiteTraveler LXNext to it, the Ultra-Lite 3-in-1 Playard, Crib & Bassinet is 1.9 lb heavier; $20 less; has bassinet (the Pack ‘n Play LiteTraveler LX doesn't).
Limits by mode
| Mode | Weight | Height | Age | Stop when |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassinet | up to 15 lb | – | – | Until about 5 months or baby can push up on hands and knees |
| Play yard | up to 30 lb | – | 0–24 months | – |
All limits are the maker's.
Packed size and carry
| Folded, per the maker | 23.4 × 8.6 × 11 in |
|---|---|
| Open | 42.9 × 25 × 32.2 in |
| Weight | 12.9 lb |
| Carry bag | Yes |
| Mattress or pad in the box | Yes |
Listed features
- Under 13 lb
- Mattress and cover included
- Packs small with backpack-style case
Worth checking
- List price $179.99
Where to buy the Ultra-Lite 3-in-1 Playard, Crib & Bassinet
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- 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
| Munchkin Ultra-Lite 3-in-1 Playard, Crib & Bassinet | |
|---|---|
| Type | Travel crib |
| List price | $179.99 |
| Weight | 12.9 lb |
| Folded size | 23.4 × 8.6 × 11 in1.3 cu ft |
| Set-up size | 42.9 × 25 × 32.2 in |
| Child weight | Up to 30 lb |
| Age | 0–24 months |
| Bassinet | Yes, up to 15 lb. Until about 5 months or baby can push up on hands and knees |
| Pad included | Yes |
| Carry bag | Yes |
| Material | Mesh sides, padded rail |
Compare the Ultra-Lite 3-in-1 Playard, Crib & Bassinet with
How each closest rival differs from the Ultra-Lite 3-in-1 Playard, Crib & Bassinet, from the makers' specs.
- ChiccoAlfa Lite12.5 lb$189$189.99
- 0.4 lb lighter
- $10 more
- Newton BabyCompact Travel Crib13 lb1.4 cu ft folded$199.99
- 0.1 lb heavier
- 0.1 cu ft bigger folded
- $20 more
- GracoPack ‘n Play LiteTraveler LX11 lb$199$199.99
- 1.9 lb lighter
- $20 more
- Tutti BambiniCoZee Go14.3 lb2.2 cu ft folded
- 1.4 lb heavier
- 0.9 cu ft bigger folded
Ultra-Lite 3-in-1 Playard, Crib & Bassinet: questions answered
From Munchkin's published specs, last checked 2026-11-02.
What are the Munchkin Ultra-Lite 3-in-1 Playard, Crib & Bassinet limits?
The maker lists up to 30 lb, 0 to 24 months. 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 Munchkin Ultra-Lite 3-in-1 Playard, Crib & Bassinet have a bassinet?
Yes. The maker's bassinet limit: up to 15 lb, or until about 5 months or baby can push up on hands and knees. Remove the bassinet before using the play yard level.
How portable is the Munchkin Ultra-Lite 3-in-1 Playard, Crib & Bassinet?
It weighs 12.9 lb and folds to 23.4 × 8.6 × 11 in (1.3 cu ft). The lightest travel cribs we track is the Delta Children Hex-Lite Travel Pop-Up at 8 lb.
What's the difference between the Munchkin Ultra-Lite 3-in-1 Playard, Crib & Bassinet and the Chicco Alfa Lite?
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.
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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.