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Lotus Travel Crib and Portable Baby Playard

LOVE: 319 NEUTRAL: 62
REGRET: 8 WANT: 705

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Lotus Travel Crib and Portable Baby Playard

Tracy B.

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This super lightweight, easy-to-set-up (just 15 seconds!) travel crib actually folds small enough to fit in the overhead compartment of an airplane, and it’s got backpack straps so you can tote it wherever you go. It converts to a rocking bassinet so perfect for at-home use from the earliest days, and it’s side-zip means it also can be used as a play area for an older toddler.

The Catch: Parents complained about the excessive amount of velcro tabs needed to secure the mattress.

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LOVE: 319 NEUTRAL: 62
REGRET: 8 WANT: 705

  • This has been one of my favorites from my oldest son. It's lightweight, breezy and I love the shade canopy add on. We've used it for a nannyshare bed, travel crib and beach liunge. Apr 19, 2021

  • Love this travel crib! High quality, lightweight, and attractive. I ended up scraping off the flower design because it wasn’t my style, but it came right off and didn’t leave a mark. Now it’s perfect. Apr 18, 2021

  • My baby loves this playard! She slept 11 hours her first night in it. It is extremely easy to set up and compact/easy to travel with. Free of harmful chemicals, huge plus! The side zipper is AMAZING. Apr 13, 2021

  • We love to travel and stay in a hotel every chance we get. This travel crib is easy to set up, looks nice and is super lightweight. My child has no problem sleeping in it. Love the backpack feature. Apr 11, 2021

  • This is literally my favorite baby purchase. So light and compact. I bought this to travel on a plane with and it turns into a backpack. Apr 11, 2021

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    • Janna C.

    • San Juan Capistrano, California

    Doesn't fit with requirements as a carry on for airlines as advertised. Barely fit into a suitcase. Bottom rolls up and doesn't lay flat. Hard to collapse and fit into the bag for travel. Jan 25, 2021

  • This thing is awesome. It is so simple to put up and take down. It's sturdy. I've only used it for playing and naps (not overnight yet) but I imagine it working very well for all. Sep 14, 2020

  • I bought this as a gift for my brother & sister in law for traveling (they live in Dubai and travel often). They love it! Lightweight, easy to pack, and accessing from bottom feature is a value add! May 31, 2020

    • mona l.

    • durham, North Carolina

    it's light and travels well. easy to put together Apr 10, 2020

  • This is by far the lightest, most easy to pack, and easy to set up playpen. I love how breathable and easy to see into it is. We used it with traveling all over Italy and had no issues. Jan 20, 2020

  • We got this to keep at the babysitter's house. It's super easy to set up and baby seems comfortable in it. It's a little small which makes it compact but probably won't last as long. Oct 29, 2019

  • Love the backpack feature, safe materials and features like the zip entrance, optional sunshade etc. More versatile than the one we have and can go on fun adventures out and about with us. Aug 16, 2019

  • Awesome! My 4 month son and I made a trip by ourselves about 21 hours each way...this was a lifesaver! So easy to set up, made our nights so much easier! Will also use it for camping in our RV Jul 19, 2019

  • We used this for traveling to Europe with our 10 mo. Super easy to setup and light weight to carry as a backpack. Fit in overhead bin on airplane as well which helped keep it in pristine condition. May 30, 2019

  • We tried several pack n plays while we were on travel, this was the only one my son would actually sleep in. The mattress pad is more comfortable and the pack up is much easier May 29, 2019

  • The bassinet portion has been great on our travels. We’re now starting to use the main playard. It lacks storage/a changing station, but it is light and portable. While i like it, the price is steep. Apr 12, 2019

    • Elly S.

    • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

    Bought 5 years ago, and still going strong! Perfect as a travel playpen, travel bed, or top with a blanket for play. Easy to fold, easy to clean, transports perfectly by air or vehicle. Mar 25, 2019

  • This is one of my top baby product recommendations. It fits as a carryon! And has backpack straps! I love this. Nov 30, 2018

    • Anne F.

    • Boca Raton, Florida

    Goes up and down so easily. Easy to carry. Forget the others, just buy this. Oct 26, 2018

  • Great for travel. LO sleeps very well in it. It folds up small, and has a case with handle. It's easy to open up and collapse. Aug 29, 2018

  • Our daughter sleeps so well in her Lotus Crib! Its so easy to set up and travels well. The zip door makes it great for playtime as well! We'll be able to use it for a long time since it has no limit! May 12, 2018

  • This is in my top 5 musts! I don’t personally own one (I’ve been borrowing from a friend), but will need to purchase one as soon as she wants it back. So light, easy to set up, and perfect for travel Feb 15, 2018

  • Love this! Use I it weekly for naps and nighttime at his grandparents' house. Folds up into a lightweight backpack for travel. The crib sheet is a little bit annoying to attach but no big deal! Feb 04, 2018

    • Shay O.

    • Longmont, Colorado

    LOVE this for my toddler - the zip side means I don't have to lift her in and out - would have been handy for soothing/nursing to sleep when she was younger too! Love that the carry case has straps! Jan 27, 2018

  • We just got this for traveling. This is the easiest pack and play to take on trips. It is so light weight but still a great size for our big 1.5 year old. Wish we got it sooner. Dec 09, 2017

  • This crib is lightweight and easy to set up. We've taken this on so many trips and the backpack feature has made carrying multiple items a breeze. A definite must-have! Nov 03, 2017

  • So easy to set up and break it down. Must have for traveling, for both overseas and short weekend trips alike. My son sleeps 12 hours a night in it even at 12 months! Oct 11, 2017

  • This is a great travel pack and play! It folds up so small you can easily pack it in your car or carry on an airplane. It is lightweight and super easy to set up Oct 03, 2017

  • Light and super portable. Also great for short people since it sits on the ground (less distance to lay baby down) AND the side zips open. Sep 21, 2017

  • Hands down our FAVORITE baby item. So easy to use. The mattress on the ground and the zippered door are game changers. We bring it on trips, to the beach, pool, everywhere. I'd choose it over a crib. Jul 11, 2017

    • Amy S.

    • San Ramon, California

    I didn't like this at all. Husband bought this for me, so we could take when I travelled with baby. Baby doesn't like it. Jun 20, 2017

  • After looking for alternatives to a pack & play we discovered this travel crib. It is very light and portable so perfect while you are traveling or just looking for something to move from room to room Jun 10, 2017

  • Best pack n play you can get. So lightheaded and portable and folds up so small! Must have! Jan 21, 2017

  • This is my favorite baby product ever. I've taken it all over Europe twice. It's lightweight, easy to set up and put away, sturdy, long lasting, and my kids like it. Oct 05, 2016

  • We have traveled everywhere with this. The best feature is the zip opening. With my oldest, I use to lay down next to him until he fell asleep, then I would sneak out, w/ him enclosed, safe & sound. Sep 26, 2016

  • This is amazing if you travel a lot. You can easily fit it in an overhead bin when folded up. My toddler also loves the zippered side. He uses it as a play fort when not napping in it. Jul 07, 2016

  • Pretty easy to setup. Perfect for cosleeping babies or those who nurse/rock to sleep. The mat on the floor and side zip are super convenient. Jun 08, 2016

  • We've used this for camping trips and traveling. Absolutely love it. Lightweight and folds/unfolds easily. It's longer but skinnier than other travel play yards. We also bought the bassinet conversion Apr 15, 2016

  • If you need an on the go solution or an at home solution for baby this is it. This is absolutely gorgeous, easy to setup and functional. Must have. Jan 31, 2016

  • Love this super lightweight play yard. We use this when we have limited space in the car and when we are flying. I love that it can be worn as a backpack! Jan 04, 2016

    • Kay L.

    • Ann Arbor, Michigan

    So easy to transport and set up - worth it if you travel a lot Oct 17, 2015

    • Laura H.

    • United States of America

    I love this play yard. A million times better and more comfortable than Graco. Super easy to set up and travel with. Get the padded sheet for extra comfort. Baby has no problem sleeping here! Jun 24, 2015

    • Kelly M.

    • United States of America

    Very lightweight, and it took me about 90 seconds to set up, without reading the instruction. This fits in our checked luggage bag, or is small enough to use as your carryon. A must have to travel Mar 19, 2015

  • Light, very portable, very easy to set up. Oct 17, 2014

  • This is the best, so lights easy to set up and undo and best of all- it isn't an eyesore! :D do be warned though that normal pack n play sheets don't fit it, it's slightly bigger than normal ones Oct 07, 2014

  • Lightweight and super easy to use. Works great. Oct 04, 2014

  • Lightweight, backpack straps, easy access from side to nurse back to sleep without picking up!! Sep 29, 2014

  • I like this a lot, but once baby is out of the lotus bassinet it is difficult to put him all the way on the ground in this. It will be great when he is older, but I got the Nuna for travel now. Jul 29, 2014

  • I LOVE this travel crib!! Unfolds and folds up quickly and easily, incredibly light, and is carry-on sized if you need to take it on a plane. We use daily for our nanny share. Feb 22, 2014

  • I bought this in place of a pack and play and I'm so glad I did. It's amazing! So easy to set up and take down, fits in our big suitcase for air travel/or can be carryon, and is great for toddlers. Feb 16, 2014

More Parents' Reviews

  • This has been one of my favorites from my oldest son. It's lightweight, breezy and I love the shade canopy add on. We've used it for a nannyshare bed, travel crib and beach liunge. Apr 19, 2021

  • Love this travel crib! High quality, lightweight, and attractive. I ended up scraping off the flower design because it wasn’t my style, but it came right off and didn’t leave a mark. Now it’s perfect. Apr 18, 2021

  • My baby loves this playard! She slept 11 hours her first night in it. It is extremely easy to set up and compact/easy to travel with. Free of harmful chemicals, huge plus! The side zipper is AMAZING. Apr 13, 2021

  • We love to travel and stay in a hotel every chance we get. This travel crib is easy to set up, looks nice and is super lightweight. My child has no problem sleeping in it. Love the backpack feature. Apr 11, 2021

  • This is literally my favorite baby purchase. So light and compact. I bought this to travel on a plane with and it turns into a backpack. Apr 11, 2021

Everyone
  • Q: I would like to be able to move this between rooms and also between floors of the house. Will it fit through doorways? Thank you!

    asked by Nina D. - Mar 19, 2014

  • It might take some maneuvering. The good thing is it's really light, but the mattress takes a little time to Velcro to the base, which you wouldn't want to have to do often. I would suggest checking the measurements against your doors to be sure.

    Roslyn L. - Mar 19, 2014

  • Yes, absolutely. It folds in seconds and is very light weight!

    Iris C. - Mar 19, 2014

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