Best Travel Cribs

Updated October 2019
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Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
BABYBJORN
Travel Club Light
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Bottom Line

This travel crib isn't just incredibly light and easy to set up, it's also completely washable in case your little one makes a mess.

Pros

The crib is everything a travel crib should be – simple, light, cleanable, and doesn't have all the extra bells and whistles you don't need on the go. The mattress is also soft and reinforced so most importantly your baby will sleep.

Cons

You will likely need an extra large suitcase to fit the crib. Some shorter parents struggled with the height of the sides.

Best Bang for the Buck
Graco
Pack 'n Play Playard
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A workhorse travel crib that can be used at home or on the go until baby is ready to be in a big-kid bed.

Pros

Includes wheels to make it easy to move after you have it set up. Large enough to keep baby content with a few toys. Push button fold. Folds into a rectangle and comes with a carrying bag for easy transport.

Cons

This model does not come with an infant bassinet attachment like others on the market.

Dream on Me
Karley Bassinet
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This bassinet-style travel can be moved easily and has a hood for extra protection.

Pros

Adjustable canopy keeps pets and other kids from being able to get at your baby. Has a storage sling under the bassinet. Folds up easily. Tight fitting sheets. Comes in different color patterns.

Cons

Not designed for much weight. Babies will outgrow this travel crib quickly.

MiClassic
2in1 Rocking Bassinet One-Second Fold Travel Crib
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A travel crib that rocks baby to sleep like your bassinet at home.

Pros

Comes with a carrying bag that has a carry strap. Includes mattress pad. Has a stationary and a rocking mode. Inexpensive. Sturdy. Easy one-pull folding.

Cons

This bassinet travel crib does not have any extra storage space for diapers or blankets.

Graco
Playard Nimble Nook
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Bottom Line

A smaller Pack 'n Play that is designed to go through doorways and packs down smaller than other play yards.

Pros

Includes a bassinet for infants that can be easily removed. Narrow enough to roll through a doorway from room to room. Vibrate function to help soothe infants.

Cons

This is not as large of a play space as other Pack 'n Plays. It is also an odd size for sheets.

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How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

37 Models Considered
8 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
252 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

The best travel cribs are those that set up easily, are lightweight, and give your child a comfortable place to sleep or safely play. Look for solid mattresses that don’t bow or adequately pad a bar in the middle. Some options come with attachable bassinets; others are bassinet-sized for smaller infants. Travel cribs are a great option for use in your own house as an extra place to sleep or contain newly mobile babies, or as a crib replacement on the go. The most lightweight option is our best of the best, which weighs less than 13 pounds and sets up in less than 10 seconds instantly when removed from the carrying case. In general, it may make sense to spend more money on a lighter weight, easy to use travel crib if you plan on using it often.

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BABYBJORN

Travel Club Light

BABYBJORN

Travel Club Light

This travel crib isn't just incredibly light and easy to set up, it's also completely washable in case your little one makes a mess.
$269
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Graco

Pack 'n Play Playard

Graco

Pack 'n Play Playard

A workhorse travel crib that can be used at home or on the go until baby is ready to be in a big-kid bed.
$0
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Dream on Me

Karley Bassinet

Dream on Me

Karley Bassinet

This bassinet-style travel can be moved easily and has a hood for extra protection.
$0
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MiClassic

2in1 Rocking Bassinet One-Second Fold Travel Crib

MiClassic

2in1 Rocking Bassinet One-Second Fold Travel Crib

A travel crib that rocks baby to sleep like your bassinet at home.
$169
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Graco

Playard Nimble Nook

Graco

Playard Nimble Nook

A smaller Pack 'n Play that is designed to go through doorways and packs down smaller than other play yards.
$0

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