The 8 Best Travel Cribs of 2020

A staple for parents for years, Graco’s Pack ‘n Play is a great travel crib that provides years of flexible use. For infants, there’s a full-size bassinet. When baby gets a bit bigger, you can remove that, and they can nap and play down below on the padded mat. It’s easy to clean and folds up and down in a snap. Wheels on the legs make moving it from room to room convenient, too. It’s designed for kids up to 40 pounds and 35 inches.

It’s perfect for throwing in the car for overnights at grandma's or taking to the park for an afternoon snooze. It’s also great for babies to play in while mom and dad get a few things done.

If you’re only going to be using a travel crib on occasion, try this affordable option from KidsTime. Designed for babies from zero to 18 months, it’s covered in a mosquito net. This will not only will keep any bugs off your baby, but it will also give you maximum visibility as she sleeps. When folded up, it can fit easily in a diaper bag or backpack, then pop open when it’s time for bed.

Airplane travel with a baby is challenging enough without having to lug a bulky, heavy travel crib along, too. This one from Lotus makes the journey a lot easier. It’s light and compact, making it perfect for hoisting it into that overhead bin. It even comes with a backpack-style carrying case to make the trek through the airport that much easier.

The foam mattress is thick and comfortable, and there’s a zippered door on the side to make getting baby in and out as easy as possible. It comes with a GreenGuard Gold non-toxic certification, which means it’s not made with lead, PVC, or any other worrisome materials.

When it comes to comfortable, convenient sleep on-the-go for little ones, this crib from BabyBjorn is the Cadillac of travel cribs. It’s ultra-light, weighing just 13 pounds, and it folds up easily. It also comes with a carrying case so you can grab it and go. Designed for kids zero to three years of age and up to 35 pounds, it’s one that will provide years of use both as a playpen and a place for rest. It measures 32 x 44 x 25 inches. An added bonus: all of the material can be removed and is machine-washable.

This travel crib from MiClassic is designed for the tiniest tots. It can function in stationary mode or in rocking mode if you want a little extra soothing action. The classic bassinet style is designed for easy portability, and opening it up and folding it down takes just seconds. It comes with a carrying bag, too.

This travel crib from Joovy has room for babies to grow, with 50 percent more space than other travel cribs. While the manufacturer says it’s designed for kids up to 35 inches (because they can crawl out after that), many parents report that it’s a comfortable place for much bigger kids to snooze as well. In addition to a travel bag, it comes with a fitted sheet, which is a nice bonus.

If you have twins, a travel crib needs to do double duty, like this one from Graco. It’s much like the company’s traditional Pack ‘n Play, but it features two quilted bassinets up top for twins to snooze side-by-side. They each feature shades that can be drawn down to keep out the sun or other bright light. Once they outgrow the bassinets (they’re designed for babies up 15 pounds), they can play down below. It comes with a carrying bag, too, so you can take it with you wherever you go.

For a bed that packs easily and provides a comfortable spot to snooze for toddlers, this inflatable travel bed is a great option. While it doesn’t come with tall sides to serve as a playpen, it’s a solid option for toddlers who aren’t quite ready for a big bed. It also has bumpers on the sides to prevent them from rolling out. It comes with a travel bag and an air pump that will inflate the bed in 30 seconds flat. When inflated, it measures 38 inches wide and 62 inches long.