If you’re getting ready for that annual family vacation with a little one in tow or are trying for their first ever sleepover with a grandparent, a safe and cozy portable crib can make a huge difference. Help your little one keep up with their usual nap schedule with these easy-to-use and convenient-to-store options. Even if all you need is a play yard to keep crawlers and toddlers contained while you cook or clean, most parents will find a lot of benefit in having some variety of Pack N’ Play at hand.
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Options With Play Yards
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Includes built-in newborn seat, pack n’ play playard and changing basin
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Dimensions: 40 x 28.5 x 33.25 inches
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Weighs 28.1 pounds
A great choice for families with newborns, this Pack ‘n Play offers a napper insert for babies under three months to keep them elevated and easy to reach. The inner mattress frame can be kept elevated as a changing table or dropped and used as a toddler play yard, giving it years of functionality and value. It has well over a thousand reviews on Amazon detailing all the reasons parents love Graco’s entire Pack N Play line.
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Has mesh on all sides and automatic folding feet and wheels
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Weighs 11.97 pounds
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Dimensions: 29 x 28.5 x 40 inches
This portable play yard by Graco is an inexpensive way to keep toddlers secure and away from danger while also making it easy for them to nap if the urge strikes. Side pockets help keep diapers, wipes, and fresh clothes close. A crib mattress can be added for kids who won’t sleep on the firm play yard base. It’s heavy and can be a pain to set up, but this thing will survive being dropped down a flight of stairs or a trip through baggage handling as checked luggage.
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Includes removable full-size bassinet, playard, and mobile
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Dimensions: 28 x 40 x 31.5 inches
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Weighs 15 pounds
Gender neutral and perfect for any animal-themed nursery, this play yard features a raised bassinet for the newborn period, along with an adorable mobile and changing organizer. It transitions into a play yard after babies reach four months old or fifteen pounds. Lightweight and portable, the wheeled base makes it easy to move around your home or pack it up for longer voyages with the included tote bag.
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Converts from bassinet to playard
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Dimensions: 23.2 x 33.5 x 32.2 inches
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Weighs 19 pounds
Featuring all the versatility of Graco’s usual Pack n’ Play options but sized 20% smaller, the Travel Lite is the solution for the space-starved or anyone who wants to bring a play yard with them wherever they go. This extra portability makes it a great choice for families who car camp or travel frequently or for apartment dwellers looking to eke more value out of small square footage.
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Includes bassinet, portable bouncer and playard
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Dimensions: 30.39 x 15.83 x 13.86 inches
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Weighs 35 pounds
Designed for transitioning with your child, with a bassinet for those early nap-laden newborn days, a wipe-clean changing area with integrated storage, a removable two-speed vibrating bouncer, and even a play yard for the toddler years. The quick connect system offers flexibility and function for all ages and stages while folding up quickly and easily, so it can always come along on those family adventures.
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Comes with fitted sheet, mattress, and carrying bag
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Dimensions: 32 x 44 x 24 inches
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Weighs 13 pounds
A plush, comfortable mattress means even the most reluctant nappers are soothed to sleep easily in Babybjorn’s travel crib. Mesh walls make it easy to check in on your little one, whether they’re playing or napping, and the soft cushioned top guard rail discourages chewing by teething babies or toddlers.
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Greenguard Gold Certified
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Dimensions: 29 inches H x 41.3 inches L x 30 inches W
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Weighs 22 pounds (not including bassinet)
The Nuna is a pricier option for a crib/playard combination, but reviewers say it is well worth it. This travel crib opens in seconds. Your baby stays cool with the advanced air design™ provides 360° of ventilation and a ventilated mesh mattress.
Bassinets
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Breathable mesh panels, removable and locking steel frame
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Dimensions: 30 x 21.25 x 11.75 inches
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Weighs 15 pounds
If you’re searching for a lightweight and inexpensive napper for a newborn, this portable bassinet may be a solution. Perfect for letting a new baby nap while at the park or an older sibling’s ball game or dance practice, it includes a mesh cover to keep away bugs. It’s great for traveling to visit family, especially when space is at a premium and there isn’t room for a full-size portable crib.
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Canopy and dome to keep bugs out
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Dimensions: 7 x 31 x 21 inches
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Weighs 5.35 pounds
This indoor/outdoor napper has fun dangle toys and a bug and sun-shielding top screen, making it a lighter-weight option for bringing along your daily routines. It folds up flat and can be easily carried by the handles, or clip the handles to your full-sized stroller handle and let it do the carrying for you. It’s a cozy and convenient choice for bringing to the park for some fun tummy time. The Baby Dome has more than a few rave reviews.
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JPMA certified to meet or exceed all safety standards set by ASTM
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Dimensions: 31.5 x 19.7 x 25-30 inches
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Weighs 22 pounds
This rolling bassinet makes it easy to keep your baby by your side while leaving you free to move about easily. During those sleep-deprived newborn days, keeping them constantly in sight helps ease some new parents’ nerves, and the clear mesh paneling makes it easy to see every adorable sigh, yawn, and smile.
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Two speeds of vibration and four locking wheels
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Dimensions: 6.18 x 19.37 x 33.94 inches
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Weighs 18.52 pounds
This cozy two-in-one bassinet and changing table features soothing vibrations and locking wheels, so you can move it easily into place wherever you need it and fix it firmly still. The canopy helps block out bright lights, so baby stays comfortably asleep, even in a sunny room.
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Recommended for up to 20 pounds
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Dimensions: 35 x 17.5 x 34 inches
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Weighs 8.6 pounds
The Primo Cocoon Folding Travel Bassinet is a popular travel pick thanks to its lightweight mesh and compact design. The detachable mesh canopy is an added plus if bugs may be an issue at your destination. Primo Baby notes that the legs may be slightly bent by design, as it partially uses tension to stabilize the bassinet.
Mini Cribs
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Foldable for easy storage
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Dimensions: 25.5 inches wide x 39 inches long x 34 inches high
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Weighs 44 pounds
This portable mini crib from babyletto is ideal for families in small, urban living situations. Because of its intelligent design, it will last longer than a bassinet and will last through the newborn stage all the way until 18 months. Since it has two adjustable mattress positions, you can use it safely even after the little one learns to stand. Its folding mechanism and lightweight design make it easily stored, making it perfect for leaving at the grandparents for sleepovers.
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GreenGuard Gold approved
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Dimensions: 45.5 x 31.5 x 25.5 inches
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Weighs 13 pounds
The Lotus crib is carried with backpack-style straps rather than a bulky bundle, making it the ultimate choice for travel convenience. A quiet, zip-up side entrance makes it easy to check on, change, or cuddle little ones without hurting your back or disrupting their sleep. Leave the side unzipped during play time, and your kiddo may even surprise you by crawling by themselves in search of their favorite lovey and pacifier and falling asleep.
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Meets CPSC, ASTM, and Children’s Product Certificate standards
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Dimensions: 36.5 x 40.5 x 27.5 inches
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Weighs 61 pounds
While this mini crib isn’t portable enough to bring with you on a trip, it is a great option for small spaces and for those looking for a more permanent sleepover option. The crib is adjustable, so it can be used from newborn to 24 months. Reviewers love the mesh sides for temperature control and to fully see your little one. And if you’re looking for a regular-sized crib, Breathable Baby offers a full-size crib.
