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Travel cribs

Light play yards that pack small for trips.

Lightweight mesh travel crib set up in a guest room beside its carry bagTravel cribs
  • 38models tracked
  • $49 to $500price range
  • 8 lb–29 lbweight

Travel cribs by budget

The 33 travel cribs with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.

Budget-friendlyUnder $12010
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Mid-range$120 to $27012
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Splurge$270 and up11
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All 38 travel cribs

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✓ maker says yes ✕ maker says no ? not published
CompareBassinetChangerWheels
4moms Breeze Plusbassinet, changerMaker says it's for sleepBassinetChanger $270–2.6 cu ft✓✓?
Baby Delight Go With Me Bungalow Deluxe Portable Travel CotCarry bagMaker says it's for sleep $99.9912.2 lb1.1 cu ft???
BabyBjörn Travel Crib LightMaker says it's for sleep $23013 lb1.4 cu ft???
Bright Starts Disney Baby Finding Nemo Pop 'N Play Deluxe Portable Playard (17479-18Carry bagMaker says it's for sleep $119.9912 lb–???
Bright Starts Pop 'N Play Deluxe Ultimate PlayardCarry bagMaker says it's for sleep $89.99––???
Bright Starts Pop 'N Play Portable PlayardCarry bagMaker says it's for sleep $79.9912 lb–???
Bugaboo StardustbassinetMaker says it's for sleepBassinet $34916.7 lb2.7 cu ft✓✕?
Chicco Alfa LiteMaker says it's for sleep $189.9912.5 lb–✕✕?
Chicco Alfa Lite NestbassinetMaker says it's for sleepBassinet $229.9915 lb–✓✕?
Chicco Dash Instant SetupbassinetMaker says it's for sleepBassinetWheels $239.9929 lb–✓✕✓
Delta Children Hex-Lite Travel Pop-UpMaker says it's for sleep $99.998 lb0.7 cu ft✕✕?
Delta Children Horizon Compact Travel 2-in-1bassinetMaker says it's for sleepBassinet $119.9917.3 lb1.3 cu ft✓✕?
Delta Children Jeep Hexagon Pop Up Play Yard with Removable CanopyCarry bagMaker says it's for sleep $109.9915.6 lb1.6 cu ft???
Dream On Me EZGo Portable PlayardMaker says it's for sleepWheels $73.9919.4 lb–??✓
Dream On Me Zodiak Portable PlayardCarry bagMaker says it's for sleep $49.9916.6 lb–???
Dream On Me Zoom Portable Playard with Carry Bag and Shoulder StrapCarry bagMaker says it's for sleepWheels $56.9916.95 lb0.8 cu ft??✓
Graco Pack ‘n Play LiteTraveler LXMaker says it's for sleep $199.9911 lb–✕✕✕
Graco Pack ‘n Play Portable PlayardMaker says it's for sleepWheels $64.9918.96 lb–✕✕✓
Graco Pack ‘n Play Simple Solutionsbassinet, changerMaker says it's for sleepBassinetChangerWheels $119.9922.88 lb–✓✓✓
Guava Family Lotus Everywhere Travel CribCarry bagMaker says it's for sleep $249.9515 lb1.3 cu ft✕✕?
Guava Family Lotus Travel CribMaker says it's for sleep $25015 lb1.3 cu ft???
Ity by Ingenuity Rompity Rest Easy Fold Portable Packable PlayardCarry bagMaker says it's for sleep $69.99––???
Maxi-Cosi CalaobassinetMaker says it's for sleepBassinet $269.9913 lb–✓✕?
Maxi-Cosi SwiftbassinetMaker says it's for sleepBassinet $299.9918 lb–✓✕?
Munchkin Ultra-Lite 3-in-1 Playard, Crib & BassinetbassinetCarry bagMaker says it's for sleepBassinet $179.9912.9 lb1.3 cu ft✓??
Newton Baby Compact Travel CribMaker says it's for sleep $199.9913 lb1.4 cu ft✕✕?
Newton Baby Deluxe Travel CribMaker says it's for sleep $299.9917 lb2.8 cu ft✕✕?
Nuna COVE aire gobassinetMaker says it's for sleepBassinet $40022 lb2.9 cu ft✓✕?
Nuna PAAL PlayardbassinetCarry bagMaker says it's for sleepBassinet –19.8 lb2.4 cu ft✓??
Nuna SENA airebassinetMaker says it's for sleepBassinet $40022 lb2.6 cu ft✓✕?
Nuna SENA aire + Changerbassinet, changerMaker says it's for sleepBassinetChanger $50022 lb2.6 cu ft✓✓?
Nuna SENA aire with Zip-Off BassinetbassinetMaker says it's for sleepBassinet $40022 lb2.6 cu ft✓✕?
phil&teds Traveller Travel CotbassinetCarry bagMaker says it's for sleepBassinet –11.5 lb0.8 cu ft✓??
Silver Cross Sleep & GobassinetMaker says it's for sleepBassinet $349.9915.2 lb1.8 cu ft✓✕?
SlumberPod SlumberGoMaker says it's for sleep $299.9917.2 lb1.0 cu ft✕✕?
Tutti Bambini CoZee GobassinetMaker says it's for sleepBassinet –14.3 lb2.2 cu ft✓✕?
UPPAbaby REMIbassinetMaker says it's for sleepBassinet –20 lb1.8 cu ft✓✕?
UPPAbaby Remi V2 Playardbassinet, changerCarry bagMaker says it's for sleepBassinetChanger –24.6 lb2.9 cu ft✓✓?

Travel cribs by the numbers

The 38 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

  • Weight8 lb to 29 lb; the middle half 13 lb to 19.8 lb (35 of 38 publish it)
  • Folded size0.7 cu ft to 2.9 cu ft; the middle half 1.3 cu ft to 2.6 cu ft (24 of 38 publish it)
  • Price$49.99 to $500; the middle half $99.99 to $299.99 (33 of 38 publish it)

How common each feature is

  • Wheels5 of 6 that list it
  • Bassinet19 of 27 that list it
  • Changer4 of 24 that list it

Play yard vs travel crib vs playpen

TypeProductsWith bassinetPlay only, per makerMedian weightMedian price
Travel cribs3819016.6 lb$199.99
With bassinet or changer3227024.9 lb$149.99
Playpens3913920 lb$100.99

Packed size, smallest first

24 of 38 list a folded size. Sorted by folded volume.

ProductFoldedWeightCarry bag
Delta Children Hex-Lite Travel Pop-Up36.5 × 5.75 × 5.75 in8 lb–
phil&teds Traveller Travel Cot27 × 7 × 7 in11.5 lbYes
Dream On Me Zoom Portable Playard with Carry Bag and Shoulder Strap6.75 × 7 × 28.75 in16.95 lbYes
SlumberPod SlumberGo22.95 × 8.66 × 9 in17.2 lb–
Baby Delight Go With Me Bungalow Deluxe Portable Travel Cot32.5 × 9.3 × 6.5 in12.2 lbYes
Delta Children Horizon Compact Travel 2-in-19 × 9 × 27 in17.3 lb–
Munchkin Ultra-Lite 3-in-1 Playard, Crib & Bassinet23.4 × 8.6 × 11 in12.9 lbYes
Guava Family Lotus Travel Crib24 × 12 × 8 in15 lb–
Guava Family Lotus Everywhere Travel Crib24 × 12 × 8 in15 lbYes
Newton Baby Compact Travel Crib24 × 10 × 10 in13 lb–
BabyBjörn Travel Crib Light23.5 × 19 × 5.5 in13 lb–
Delta Children Jeep Hexagon Pop Up Play Yard with Removable Canopy8.75 × 8.75 × 35 in15.6 lbYes
UPPAbaby REMI11 × 10 × 28.5 in20 lb–
Silver Cross Sleep & Go35 × 13.4 × 6.7 in15.2 lb–
Tutti Bambini CoZee Go28.3 × 24.4 × 5.5 in14.3 lb–
Nuna PAAL Playard13 × 11 × 28.5 in19.8 lbYes
Nuna SENA aire13 × 11 × 31.5 in22 lb–
Nuna SENA aire with Zip-Off Bassinet13 × 11 × 31.5 in22 lb–
Nuna SENA aire + Changer13 × 11 × 31.5 in22 lb–
4moms Breeze Plus12.25 × 12.75 × 29 in––
Bugaboo Stardust25 × 5.5 × 33.8 in16.7 lb–
Newton Baby Deluxe Travel Crib35 × 12.5 × 11 in17 lb–
Nuna COVE aire go14.5 × 10 × 34.5 in22 lb–
UPPAbaby Remi V2 Playard14.2 × 12.6 × 28.4 in24.6 lbYes

Shortlist: 2 models, each highest or lowest on one spec

Ranked on the maker's published numbers only. Not a safety or quality rating.

Weight vs price

Each dot is one of the 30 travel cribs with both specs published; further left is lighter, lower is cheaper. Numbered dots are the shortlist.

$200$400 lighter & cheaper than most 10 lb15 lb20 lb25 lb30 lb Weight Dream On Me Zoom Portable Playard with Carry Bag and Shoulder Strap: 17 lb, $56.99Zoom Portable Playard with Carry Bag and Shoulder StrapGraco Pack ‘n Play Portable Playard: 19 lb, $64.99Pack ‘n Play Portable PlayardDream On Me EZGo Portable Playard: 19.4 lb, $73.99EZGo Portable PlayardBright Starts Pop 'N Play Portable Playard: 12 lb, $79.99aBaby Delight Go With Me Bungalow Deluxe Portable Travel Cot: 12.2 lb, $99.99bJeep Hexagon Pop Up Play Yard with Removable Canopy: 15.6 lb, $109.99cGraco Pack ‘n Play Simple Solutions: 22.9 lb, $119.99Pack ‘n Play Simple SolutionsDelta Children Horizon Compact Travel 2-in-1: 17.3 lb, $119.99Horizon Compact Travel 2-in-1Disney Baby Finding Nemo Pop 'N Play Deluxe Portable Playard by Bright Starts: 12 lb, $119.99dMunchkin Ultra-Lite 3-in-1 Playard, Crib & Bassinet: 12.9 lb, $179.99Ultra-Lite 3-in-1 Playard, Crib & BassinetChicco Alfa Lite: 12.5 lb, $189.99Alfa LiteNewton Baby Compact Travel Crib: 13 lb, $199.99Compact Travel CribGraco Pack ‘n Play LiteTraveler LX: 11 lb, $199.99eChicco Alfa Lite Nest: 15 lb, $229.99Alfa Lite NestBabyBjörn Travel Crib Light: 13 lb, $230Travel Crib LightChicco Dash Instant Setup: 29 lb, $239.99Dash Instant SetupGuava Family Lotus Everywhere Travel Crib: 15 lb, $249.95Lotus Everywhere Travel CribGuava Family Lotus Travel Crib: 15 lb, $250Lotus Travel CribMaxi-Cosi Calao: 13 lb, $269.99CalaoMaxi-Cosi Swift: 18 lb, $299.99SwiftNewton Baby Deluxe Travel Crib: 17 lb, $299.99Deluxe Travel CribSlumberPod SlumberGo: 17.2 lb, $299.99SlumberGoBugaboo Stardust: 16.7 lb, $349StardustSilver Cross Sleep & Go: 15.2 lb, $349.99Sleep & GoNuna SENA aire: 22 lb, $400SENA aireNuna SENA aire with Zip-Off Bassinet: 22 lb, $400SENA aire with Zip-Off BassinetNuna COVE aire go: 22 lb, $400COVE aire goNuna SENA aire + Changer: 22 lb, $500SENA aire + ChangerDream On Me Zodiak Portable Playard: 16.6 lb, $49.992Zodiak Portable PlayardDelta Children Hex-Lite Travel Pop-Up: 8 lb, $99.991
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  1. 1Delta Children Hex-Lite Travel Pop-UpLightest
  2. 2Dream On Me Zodiak Portable PlayardLowest price
All 30 on the chart, cheapest first
  1. Dream On Me Zodiak Portable Playard16.6 lb · $49.99
  2. Dream On Me Zoom Portable Playard with Carry Bag and Shoulder Strap17 lb · $56.99
  3. Graco Pack ‘n Play Portable Playard19 lb · $64.99
  4. Dream On Me EZGo Portable Playard19.4 lb · $73.99
  5. Bright Starts Pop 'N Play Portable Playard12 lb · $79.99
  6. Delta Children Hex-Lite Travel Pop-Up8 lb · $99.99
  7. Baby Delight Go With Me Bungalow Deluxe Portable Travel Cot12.2 lb · $99.99
  8. Jeep Hexagon Pop Up Play Yard with Removable Canopy15.6 lb · $109.99
  9. Graco Pack ‘n Play Simple Solutions22.9 lb · $119.99
  10. Delta Children Horizon Compact Travel 2-in-117.3 lb · $119.99
  11. Disney Baby Finding Nemo Pop 'N Play Deluxe Portable Playard by Bright Starts12 lb · $119.99
  12. Munchkin Ultra-Lite 3-in-1 Playard, Crib & Bassinet12.9 lb · $179.99
  13. Chicco Alfa Lite12.5 lb · $189.99
  14. Newton Baby Compact Travel Crib13 lb · $199.99
  15. Graco Pack ‘n Play LiteTraveler LX11 lb · $199.99
  16. Chicco Alfa Lite Nest15 lb · $229.99
  17. BabyBjörn Travel Crib Light13 lb · $230
  18. Chicco Dash Instant Setup29 lb · $239.99
  19. Guava Family Lotus Everywhere Travel Crib15 lb · $249.95
  20. Guava Family Lotus Travel Crib15 lb · $250
  21. Maxi-Cosi Calao13 lb · $269.99
  22. Maxi-Cosi Swift18 lb · $299.99
  23. Newton Baby Deluxe Travel Crib17 lb · $299.99
  24. SlumberPod SlumberGo17.2 lb · $299.99
  25. Bugaboo Stardust16.7 lb · $349
  26. Silver Cross Sleep & Go15.2 lb · $349.99
  27. Nuna SENA aire22 lb · $400
  28. Nuna SENA aire with Zip-Off Bassinet22 lb · $400
  29. Nuna COVE aire go22 lb · $400
  30. Nuna SENA aire + Changer22 lb · $500

Too close to label: a Bright Starts Pop 'N Play Portable Playardb Baby Delight Go With Me Bungalow Deluxe Portable Travel Cotc Jeep Hexagon Pop Up Play Yard with Removable Canopyd Disney Baby Finding Nemo Pop 'N Play Deluxe Portable Playard by Bright Startse Graco Pack ‘n Play LiteTraveler LX

What to look for in travel cribs

The range across every play yard here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Weight

You feel this every time you lift it into a trunk, up stairs, or onto a bus.

Hex-Lite Travel Pop-Up
8 lbmiddle 16.6 lb29 lb

Typical: 13 lb to 19.8 lb. 35 of 38 list it. Lightest: Hex-Lite Travel Pop-Up.

Folded size

Decides whether it fits your trunk or closet with room left over.

0.7 cu ftmiddle 1.8 cu ft2.9 cu ft

Typical: 1.3 cu ft to 2.6 cu ft. 24 of 38 list it.

Price

What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.

Zodiak Portable Playard
$49.99middle $199.99$500

Typical: $99.99 to $299.99. 33 of 38 list it. Lowest price: Zodiak Portable Playard.

Ask the meadow

Questions about travel cribs

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

What is the lightest travel crib?

The Delta Children Hex-Lite Travel Pop-Up at 8 lb, of the 38 we track.

What is the most affordable travel crib?

The Dream On Me Zodiak Portable Playard at $49.99 list price.

Which travel cribs come with a bassinet?

Nuna SENA aire, Nuna SENA aire with Zip-Off Bassinet, Nuna SENA aire + Changer, Nuna COVE aire go, UPPAbaby REMI, Bugaboo Stardust, and 13 more, per their makers.

Can a baby sleep in a play yard?

Yes, if the maker says it's for sleep. 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.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.

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