We scored 6 travel cribs on what they're made of, what parents and testers report, and value. Our top pick is Newton Baby Travel Crib & Play Yard, with a Cradle Score of 87.
Highest Cradle Score of the 6 we scored. Testers' top travel crib: all-mesh breathable sides, a steel frame, a thick mattress, and…
Materials & safety score of 86. An all-in-one play yard with a removable bassinet, organic cotton cover and one-step…
Parent consensus score of 86. Ultralight at 11 lb, packs into a backpack, and has a zip-open side.
Value & longevity score of 92. The classic, cheap play yard for grandparents' houses and car trips: wheels on one side…
| # | Product and Cradle Score | Materials & safety | Parents | Value | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87Newton Baby Travel Crib & Play YardMid-range | 86 | 92 | 78 | Low |
| 2 | 82Guava Family Lotus Travel CribPremium | 84 | 86 | 72 | Low |
| 3 | 82Graco Pack 'n Play Portable PlayardAbout $65-75 | 76 | 84 | 92 | Low |
| 4 | 80UPPAbaby Remi PlayardPremium | 86 | 84 | 62 | Low |
| 5 | 79Maxi-Cosi Calao Travel Play YardAbout $190-270 | 80 | 80 | 74 | Low |
| 6 | 78BabyBjörn Travel Crib LightPremium | 74 | 86 | 70 | Low |
Scores out of 100. Materials & safety and Parents each count 40%, Value 20%.
Nice to have Useful for travel, grandparents' houses and naps in another room. Some parents use one instead of a bassinet.
Secondhand: Secondhand with checks. Fine secondhand with its original mattress only, every part present, and no open recall.
Typical use: about 36 months.
Use only the mattress that comes with a travel crib or play yard, since an extra or aftermarket mattress can create gaps. Beyond that, compare weight, how fast it sets up and folds, breathable mesh sides and fabric certifications.
Of the 6 we scored, 3 of 6 carry GREENGUARD Gold and 1 of 6 carry OEKO-TEX.
Testers' top travel crib: all-mesh breathable sides, a steel frame, a thick mattress, and GREENGUARD Gold certification.
Ultralight at 11 lb, packs into a backpack, and has a zip-open side. The mattress is thin.
The classic, cheap play yard for grandparents' houses and car trips: wheels on one side, a push-button fold and a more compact fold than older Pack 'n Plays. At 18.5 pounds it's too heavy to fly with.
An all-in-one play yard with a removable bassinet, organic cotton cover and one-step setup. Better for home than travel.
A 13-pound travel crib with a padded bassinet level for young babies, a backpack-style case and quick setup. The fold is compact but wide, and the angled legs are easy to trip on.
Sets up in about 30 seconds and has a thick, soft 2" mattress. No side door, and it folds larger than the Lotus.
Newton Baby Travel Crib & Play Yard has the highest Cradle Score of the 6 travel cribs we scored, at 87 out of 100 (Excellent). Testers' top travel crib: all-mesh breathable sides, a steel frame, a thick mattress, and GREENGUARD Gold certification.
UPPAbaby Remi Playard scores highest on materials and safety among the travel cribs we scored. Across the group, 3 of 6 carry GREENGUARD Gold and 1 of 6 carry OEKO-TEX.
Newton Baby Travel Crib & Play Yard has the strongest parent and tester consensus, based on the praise and complaints that keep coming up in hands-on reviews and parent communities.
Graco Pack 'n Play Portable Playard (About $65-75) scores highest on value and longevity among travel cribs with a Good or Excellent score.
None of the 6 travel cribs on this page has an open recall in our latest check. Always check the CPSC recall database (or NHTSA for car seats) before you buy or use a product.
Each score is 40% materials and safety, 40% parent and tester consensus, and 20% value and longevity. Every product page lists its sources and when we last checked it, and brands cannot pay for placement.
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