We scored 4 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 4 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 70. Sets up in about 30 seconds and has a thick, soft 2" mattress.
| # | 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 | 80UPPAbaby Remi PlayardPremium | 86 | 84 | 62 | Low |
| 4 | 78BabyBjörn Travel Crib LightPremium | 74 | 86 | 70 | Low |
Scores out of 100. Materials & safety and Parents each count 40%, Value 20%.
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 4 we scored, 3 of 4 carry GREENGUARD Gold and 1 of 4 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.
An all-in-one play yard with a removable bassinet, organic cotton cover and one-step setup. Better for home than travel.
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 4 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 4 carry GREENGUARD Gold and 1 of 4 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.
Newton Baby Travel Crib & Play Yard (Mid-range) scores highest on value and longevity among travel cribs with a Good or Excellent score.
None of the 4 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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