Whether you are leaving the country or just going to a friend’s for the afternoon, you should have your own sleeping space for your baby so that you feel comfortable.
Bringing your own ensures that you know that it is free from recalls, is clean, and is a piece of gear you know how to operate. Your baby will also sleep better because they are used to the bed and how it feels.
You can bring your full-sized playard but it may be bulky and a pain to take down and put back up when you get to your destination.
If it’s in your budget, having a compact one ready to go when you’re out is nice because if you get delayed somewhere or are at a gathering and want to stay later you know you have a safe space for your baby to sleep.
If you are looking for a bed for your baby when you’re on the go, we have rounded up our
Top 9 Travel Playards For 2023!
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Bugaboo Stardust play yard($339)
Bugaboo’s Stardust is a game changer with its 1-second unfold and 3-second refold. Its ingenious design makes it so parents just unclip, pop it open and you’re ready for bedtime or playtime wherever you are.
The zip-in bed height makes it easy to lift your newborn in and out without bending over. Breathable mesh side panels allow for increased airflow, and the durable, chemical-free, high-quality fabrics ensure your baby is sleeping in a safe space. The Bugaboo Stardust can easily transform from playtime to naptime or bedtime and is approved for overnight sleep.
SPECS:
- 25 x 38.8 x 33.5 inches
- WEIGHT: 16.98LBS
Silver Cross Slumber 3 in-1 Travel Crib($300)
From birth, the Silver Cross Slumber starts as a Newborn Bassinet and then grows to a Toddler Crib & play space. The convenient zip-up door turns up the fun & creates easy in and out for little movers.
Slumber is designed with a soft yet sturdy mattress that is expandable to allow it to grow from a bassinet size to crib size with a baby. The mesh sides provide ventilation and optimal airflow to keep your baby cool.
The shake-open design sets up in a second & folds down easily to fit into the included compact, weatherproof bag. A carry handle and adjustable shoulder strap make Slumber’s bag extra-portable and easy to handle.
SPECS:
- 44″w x 31.5″d x 26.5″h.
- WEIGHT: 19.8LBS
- Bassinet – suitable from birth up to 20 lbs, or when baby is starting to push up or can roll over
- Crib/playard Weight Limit: up to 50 lbs
Maxi Cosi Swift($370)
Maxi-Cosi’s Swift is a multi-use, stylish 3-in-1 play yard that is designed with a newborn bassinet, toddler sleep space, and play place. Weighing about 18 lbs., it is lightweight for travel. The Swift’s unique 2 stage mattress unzips to fit the bassinet perfectly. As your baby grows, the mattress zips back together to create a larger mattress for the play yard. The Swift is designed for speed and ease of use. Its smooth, one-step fold is so easy you can do it one-handed, which is a lifesaver for parents at home or on the go.
SPECS:
- 33.86″ L x 30.71″ W x 41.73″ H
- WEIGHT: 18 pounds
- BIRTH TO 35 Pounds- Bassinet mode can be used up to 15 lbs
4moms Breeze Plus Portable Playard with Removable Bassinet($299)
With its “one push open, one pull close” design, this combination playard, bassinet, and flip changer will give you the ultimate flexibility when it comes to baby comfort on-the-go.
The 4moms breeze plus is an all-in-one care station that adapts to your baby’s needs throughout the day and over the first few years. It easily opens and closes with a single motion and promises a true one-handed set-up!
From birth to 18 lbs, your baby can sleep in the bassinet. As they grow, the bassinet can be removed and they can sleep on the mattress.
The flip changer is up to 25 pounds, and the durable playard until 30 pounds. When not in use, conveniently tuck it all away in the included travel bag.
SPECS:
- 43 x 30 x 31.5 inches
- WEIGHT: 28.5 pounds
- BIRTH TO 25 Kilograms
Lotus Travel Crib($279.99)
Weighing just 13 lbs, this lightweight crib packs into an easy-to-carry, hands-free backpack carrying case. With no assembly required, and a simple setup, the Lotus Crib sets up and packs quickly. Cuddle, let them crawl in & out, or put them in without leaning over. The Lotus travel crib is GreenGuard Gold-approved. It was designed without PVC, Lead, Phthalates, Formaldehyde, and Heavy Metals (Cadmium, Arsenic, Mercury).
SPECS:
- 45.5 x 31.5 x 25.5 inches
- WEIGHT: 15LBS
- Birth to 3 years old
BabyBjörn Travel Crib Light($300)
Baby Bjorn’s Travel Crib can set up and fold up in just one move. Weighing just 13lbs this compact option features a soft and comfy mattress that allows your baby to sleep well, wherever your family goes. The airy mesh fabric also gives you reassuring supervision over your baby.
SPECS:
- 44″L x 25″W x 32″H
- WEIGHT 13LBS
- From newborn to approximately 3 years, or until your child can climb out of the travel crib
Nuna Sena Aire($300)
The Sena Aire playard is designed with a clever zigzag leg design. When it’s bedtime, it simply pops open and refolds all with one hand! Parents will love that the ventilated mesh mattress and panels are all removable and machine washable. The mesh also ensures that there is optimal airflow and regulates both temperature and humidity to provide the safest environment for your precious little one.
From birth parents can use the included bassinet and then your child can sleep on the included mattress when they are more than 15lbs or able to push up with their hands/knees.
SPECS:
- 41.3″w x 29.5″d x 30.7″h
- Product weight (without bassinet): 22 lbs.
- Playard: for children unable to climb out unassisted, up to 30 lbs, and less than 35″ tall.
- Bassinet: for babies unable to push up onto their hands and knees, up to 15 lbs
Chicco Alfa Lite® Lightweight Travel Playard($160)
Weighing only 13 lbs., the Alfa Lite Lightweight Travel Playard features a fast, snap-open setup that provides an easy start to your overnight outing.
GREENGUARD Gold Certified, the Alfa Lite Lightweight Travel Playard has been tested for low chemical emissions, contributing to healthier air quality around your baby.
The baby playard features a compact fold configuration that effortlessly snaps open to offer a full-size, padded sleeping and baby play area for infants and toddlers up to 30 lbs. A zip-open side panel allows for gentle placement and soothing of younger babies while allowing older babies and toddlers to crawl directly in and out of the large playpen.
For easy cleaning, the travel crib features a zip-off mattress cover and zip-off playard fabrics that are machine washable.
SPECS:
- 43 x 29 x 25 inches
- WEIGHT: 12.5 pounds
- BIRTH TO 30LBS
AeroMoov travel cot($200)
The AeroMoov travel cot is super light, compact and can be set up and folded back up in seconds. Its extra medium level is specifically for babies up to 2 months and a low level for when your baby is able to sit up.
It comes in a variety of colours and AeroMoov has designed a variety of accessories like a mosquito net, toy bar, UV cover, and extra sheet sets.
SPECS:
- 24.8″ h x 36.2″ w x 51″
- Weight: 11.023lbs
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