Portable Cribs: Reviews

The BabyBjorn Travel Crib is a favorite among professionals and consumers, despite its high price tag. This soft-sided, portable crib includes a comfortable mattress and features a stable design to keep it firmly planted… expandon the floor. Reviewers say it's easy to set up and folds up compactly in its included carrying case with handles. The mattress cover and bed fabric are machine-washable, the whole travel crib is also lightweight (11 pounds). This portable crib is recommended for newborn babies and children up to 3 years of age. Any standard crib sheet will fit; in fact, many reviewers advise against purchasing the BabyBjorn-specific sheets (*Est. $40), because they're so expensive. collapse

Folding cribs are most like traditional cribs, sitting higher off the floor than a play yard or travel crib and typically constructed of wood with slats on the sides that keep babies secure but without obstructing the… expandview. The Dream on Me 2-in-1 Portable Folding Crib comes in five finishes, including black, white and three wood tones, and offers a two-position mattress-height adjustment. It functions as a play yard, portable crib and a changing table. Locking wheels enable the unit to be rolled easily from room to room yet remain stationary when in use. Reviewers say the 1-inch-thick included mattress isn't adequate, however, and advise purchasing a separate portable crib mattress. collapse

The Graco Travel Lite Crib performs multiple duties as a changing table, bed and play yard. It comes in a choice of six patterns and features a removable bassinet for infants with a coordinating mobile. It's about 20… expandpercent smaller than a standard play yard, so be aware that you may need to purchase a larger unit as your baby gets older. At just under 20 pounds, the Graco Travel Lite crib isn't really that lightweight, and not the type of thing you'd want to take along on an outdoor trek or through an airport. But if you're looking for a portable crib that can serve multiple purposes for weekend trips or a storable unit for Grandma's house, the Graco Travel Lite Crib is both affordable and functional. The Graco Travel Lite Crib is recommended for use with children who are unable to climb out on their own and are under 35 inches tall. The bassinet feature may be used with babies under 15 pounds. collapse