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Lotus Travel Crib and Portable Baby Playard

LOVE: 224 NEUTRAL: 44
REGRET: 5 WANT: 415

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Lotus Travel Crib and Portable Baby Playard

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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: 224 NEUTRAL: 44
REGRET: 5 WANT: 415

  • I can not say enough good things about this travel bed! We spent 3 weeks in Thailand with our four month old. The lotus was light weight and easy to transport! It takes less than a minute to put up. Oct 12, 2019

  • Looove this, have used many times, used till 4 month as bassinet. Only wish is that you could raise the height to mid high Oct 07, 2019

  • I recently had a small surgery and couldn’t lift my son for two weeks. This travel bed allowed my son to walk in and out of bed for naps and bedtime so that I could rest and heal. It was a life saver! Sep 30, 2019

    • Jean O.

    • United States of America

    Backpack strapping is convenient for travel, easy to set up. Haven't used front zipper but like feature for multipurpose use, lots of accessories available. Sep 20, 2019

  • It's light and easy and the backpack straps are the best. However, getting the velcro through all the little tabs can be a bit tedious. Sep 19, 2019

  • We have a small space and this has been perfect. We used the bassinet conversion kit when baby was born as well and loved how easy it is to breakdown and put back up! Sep 18, 2019

  • The bassinet kit was the perfect low-profile choice for baby when he was a newborn. The mattress was firm and yet comfy for baby. The regular travel crib is great to pop open in the living room. Sep 18, 2019

  • We had a different playard with our first and decided to splurge on this one to have a second crib for naps that could also travel with us (the other playard was over 30 pounds!). This is a great buy. Sep 17, 2019

  • I couldn’t believe how easy this was to set up! It’s going to be easy to move around (because it’s so light) and travel with. Not very padded but I’ve heard that’s on purpose for safety! Sep 14, 2019

  • A must have for travel! Way sleeker & lighter than my 2 pack n plays. So easy to put together. I traveled internationally with baby and this allowed me extra hands since it fit in my luggage. Sep 13, 2019

  • Love how light this is. I take this when I have a space issue and out other pack n play is too bulky and heavy. Also like that the carry bag has backpack straps to ease carrying. Sep 13, 2019

  • You can put this together in seconds! I have away my pack and play. The zippered side makes it easy to lay a sleeping baby or toddler right inside. The size fits perfectly in a suitcase for travel. Sep 04, 2019

    • Sue W.

    • Langhorne, Pennsylvania

    Great for traveling and going to the grandparents house. Super lightweight and so easy to put up and take down. Very compact. Definitely the best on the market! Sep 04, 2019

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  • 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 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

    • Talor S.

    • Shelby Township, Michigan

    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

    • Laura S.

    • United States of America

    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

  • I can not say enough good things about this travel bed! We spent 3 weeks in Thailand with our four month old. The lotus was light weight and easy to transport! It takes less than a minute to put up. Oct 12, 2019

  • Looove this, have used many times, used till 4 month as bassinet. Only wish is that you could raise the height to mid high Oct 07, 2019

  • I recently had a small surgery and couldn’t lift my son for two weeks. This travel bed allowed my son to walk in and out of bed for naps and bedtime so that I could rest and heal. It was a life saver! Sep 30, 2019

    • Jean O.

    • United States of America

    Backpack strapping is convenient for travel, easy to set up. Haven't used front zipper but like feature for multipurpose use, lots of accessories available. Sep 20, 2019

  • It's light and easy and the backpack straps are the best. However, getting the velcro through all the little tabs can be a bit tedious. Sep 19, 2019

  • We have a small space and this has been perfect. We used the bassinet conversion kit when baby was born as well and loved how easy it is to breakdown and put back up! Sep 18, 2019

  • The bassinet kit was the perfect low-profile choice for baby when he was a newborn. The mattress was firm and yet comfy for baby. The regular travel crib is great to pop open in the living room. Sep 18, 2019

  • We had a different playard with our first and decided to splurge on this one to have a second crib for naps that could also travel with us (the other playard was over 30 pounds!). This is a great buy. Sep 17, 2019

  • I couldn’t believe how easy this was to set up! It’s going to be easy to move around (because it’s so light) and travel with. Not very padded but I’ve heard that’s on purpose for safety! Sep 14, 2019

  • A must have for travel! Way sleeker & lighter than my 2 pack n plays. So easy to put together. I traveled internationally with baby and this allowed me extra hands since it fit in my luggage. Sep 13, 2019

  • Love how light this is. I take this when I have a space issue and out other pack n play is too bulky and heavy. Also like that the carry bag has backpack straps to ease carrying. Sep 13, 2019

  • You can put this together in seconds! I have away my pack and play. The zippered side makes it easy to lay a sleeping baby or toddler right inside. The size fits perfectly in a suitcase for travel. Sep 04, 2019

    • Sue W.

    • Langhorne, Pennsylvania

    Great for traveling and going to the grandparents house. Super lightweight and so easy to put up and take down. Very compact. Definitely the best on the market! Sep 04, 2019

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  • 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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