BabyBjörn Travel Crib Light, Silver, One Size

I know this is an expensive travel crib, but if you travel at all- trust me, this is the crib you want! We originally got the Graco Pack n Play thinking it would be our travel crib, but after seeing a friend use a Baby Bjorn and watching how light and easy it is to carry and set up, I realized just how ridiculous the Pack n Play really is for travel. It now stays at my mom's house as her permanent crib, and we use the Baby Bjorn for travel. It's honestly amazing. It's so easy to set up, take down, re-pack, and very easy to carry. It fits well when packing it in the car because of the size too where the Pack n Play was totally bulky and so heavy! I constantly hurt myself trying to set up and take down the Pack n Play. Also, don't let them trick you into buying their sheets! Any travel crib sheets work! We had a pair from the Pack n Play that fit perfectly in the Baby Bjorn, so you can save some money there. I read tons of reviews trying to justify spending the money on a travel crib, but once I saw one in action, I had no doubt that it was worth it. It looked so magical compared to the Pack n Play, and it really is! We have no regrets and I'm sure you won't either! Very good baby buy if you travel frequently! Note: sometimes Amazon has items offered for less money because the packaging has been damaged or the item was a return and they can't sell it as "new." When we bought ours, there was an offer for a bit less money because the packaging had been opened and it wasn't in the original box. It came in perfect condition and was never used! So if you have some patience and want to get it for a bit less money, try waiting to see if any offers are available to get it at a lower price through Amazon's warehouse deals. However even if I couldn't have found it for a lower price, I still would have made the purchase because I knew how worth it it was!

We researched and studied travel cribs and play yards for about 6 months. We talked to other parents. We read all the reviews. Although many play yards have additional features that seem necessary (i.e. changing tables, music sounds machines, mobiles, etc...) we narrowed our search to the Lotus and the Babybjorn because they had the best reviews. They are also similar in what they offer and the price. The only thing that the Lotus offers that the Bjorn doesn't is the zipper entry way. I think this feature might be fun for a child who is a toddler. We borrowed the Lotus from my friend to test it out on our son at 3 months. I ultimately decided against it because our son didn't seem to sleep that well in it and it wasn't as easy as I would have liked to handle. Being petite, I wanted something that was ultra light and not encumbers at all. All those things aside, however, the most important thing to us was that our son would sleep well. We ended up purchasing the Babybjorn travel crib around when my son was 4 months old. Since then, we have used our travel crib every month. He is 10 months now. In fact, since he was 6 months, we have nearly used the travel crib at least twice a week - whenever we are visiting relatives locally. Like other reviewers have stated, sometimes it seems like my son sleeps better in the travel crib than he does in his own crib. The only aspect of the travel crib that we are still getting used to is figuring out exactly where (in the hotel room or at our relative's house) to place the crib. Being that it would be a place with the least amount of light and noise. But, that is an issue we would have to face regardless of the type of crib we use. In terms of the crib itself, we have no regrets so far with the Babybjorn. Whether traveling by plane or by car -- we have no problems with this travel crib. Set up and take down is straightforward. Handling and loading is easy.

**UPDATED REVIEW** We've had the Baby Bjorn travel crib for two years now and I still love it and would recommend it to anyone in a heartbeat! For awhile, I used to baby it by putting it in a bigger suitcase when we flew. After a year of doing that, I finally got curious enough to see if it would hold up without having to be placed in a larger suitcase. It held up great the first time we did it (DTW to LAX). So as luck would have it, the third time we checked our beloved travel crib for a simple flight from DSM to LAX, it somehow got tagged incorrectly and wound up on a flight to China! I was pretty livid. So after a few days, our jet setting crib finally made it back to us. It reeked of smoke and probably air pollution but it was in one piece. No tears or worn down areas in the traveling case, the frame perfectly fine. I simply threw the carrying case and top/netting portion of the crib as well as the plastic case that envelopes the mattress padding into the washing machine then air dried it overnight. Everything else I wiped down with lysol wipes. Good as new. I'm very thankful that in this case, I definitely got what I paid for: a durable, well-made travel crib. The crib itself can still accommodate my petite three year old (35 inches tall). We still use it when we travel and we want to ensure that she has a safe, contained place to sleep. She did teach herself to climb out of the crib and can do so easily since the crib is so stable. Not that we condone or encourage it. I just thought it was noteworthy. **ORIGINAL REVIEW** I was torn between the Guava Family (GF) lotus crib and the Baby Bjorn (BB) travel crib. I decided to order both so that I could compare them side by side! Please bear with me as being succinct was never my forte. The carrying cases for both are stylish and subdued. For the BB crib, you can only carry it via two handles on top - much like a brief case. For the GF crib, you have two options: like a brief case or as a backpack. I like how the GF's carrying case gives you two options; however, the quality of the BB carrying case is better. The fabric is noticeably thicker and I suspect may be more durable in the long run if you're rough with your baby gear. The set up design of both cribs is instinctive. I was able to set both up without reading the owner's manual. For the GF crib, the mattress pad is secured via velcro tabs located underneath the pad. You pull the tabs through slots on the bottom of the crib and secure it to velcro tabs there. I was able to do all four velcro tabs just by touch. There's a bit of fumbling but I don't think that necessarily detracts from the ease of set up. I noticed that the mattress pad did pull up at four corners initially, but after a few days it now lays relatively flat. The BB mattress pad is secured via red tabs pulled through corner slots of the crib. They're anchored with a hook-loop mechanism instead of velcro. It was admittedly easier and faster to anchor the BB mattress than it was the GF mattress because I could see what I was doing. The BB mattress pad also initially pulled up at all four corners and is now settling down and laying flat. Neither crib had any discernible odor upon set up. As for the mattress pad, I'd say the BB mattress is double the thickness of the GF mattress. You can order a plush quilted sheet to make the GF mattress softer. I personally prefer the more plush mattress as my child is 15 months; however, I could also see why others would prefer the thinness of the GF mattress. I'd say it's akin to any typical Graco pack'n'play mattress. We have the American Baby Company 100% organic cotton interlock fitted pack'n'play sheet and it fit fine on both mattress pads. I feel that overall, the quality of material is noticeably different. The fabric at the top of the GF crib is not as smooth and luxe to the touch as the BB one is. One review noted that they felt like the former fabric could potentially snag more and I can see that happening. The top fabric parts of both cribs can be zippered off and washed. The mesh material of both feel exactly the same. To take down the GF crib, there are two handles on the top part of the frame that you simply squeeze. The location of the handles is indicated by white circles with upward arrows. For the BB crib, you tug the legs down and fold. Because the GF crib is shaped like a box, its footprint is larger than that of the BB crib. The legs of the GF also stick out further than the BB crib's legs. They're both roughly the same height. In terms of aesthetic appeal, I'd go with the BB crib. It's sleeker and I prefer the all black look versus the grey, white, and black of the GF crib. What I really enjoyed about the BB crib is how user friendly set up and take down is along with the materials used. I feel like the $60 or so difference in price tag of the BB crib is fair given its more apparent quality. Ultimately, I feel like you can't go wrong with either crib. They both have their pros and cons. If I could, I'd engineer a travel crib that had the sleek, luxe look and quality of the BB crib with the side zipper, carrying case, and folded dimensions of the GF crib. In the long run, I decided to go for the BB crib because I felt like it suited my family's needs more. Happy traveling!

My kids have never liked Pack 'n Plays. I tried them with almost every child and had no luck. I had better luck with the Arm's Reach Cosleeper, but those are the most friendly to travel with, especially if you'll only be out of town for a couple of nights. I've now used the BabyBjorn Travel crib for a few trips and it is by far my most favorite option for traveling with a baby or small toddler. My son sleeps well in it. The mattress is soft but also supportive. I like that you can unzip the fabric in order to clean it and the mattress doesn't have that strong chemical smell, even out of the box. I would list this as a must have for new parents or parents that plan on traveling with baby. The crib size is roomy and set-up is probably about 30 seconds. That is invaluable when it's late at night and you need to get a bed ready for baby. Also, for those that may complain about the price, if you've ever flown or traveled with a baby and seen how much they charge for travel cribs (usually in the ballpark of $10-20/ night), this is well worth the money and much nicer than anything that you can get from the hotel. 10 nights away from home at your average 3 star or better hotel and you've already saved yourself the cost of the crib. Also for air travel, you can check the crib in the included bag without any additional cover. We checked ours a few times and it still looks like new. I think they probably made it sturdy enough to check to begin with.

After a lot of research and reading reviews we decided to purchase the Baby Björn (BB) Travel Crib for our recent trans-Atlantic trip. The BB was intuitive and easy to set up. Additionally, the high sides make it a better fit for us, as our 1 1/2 yo child is in the 90 percentile in terms of height and is quite tall for his age. The set up and take down was a snap and the mattress fit snugly into place. As other reviewers have stated, and I can attest from 3 weeks of road travel with our child, this crib is indeed as advertised and a dream for us while on holiday. Additionally, our child felt very comfortable in the BB crib and we felt better knowing that the fabrics and materials our all certified Oeko-Tex Standard 100, class 1 for baby products. This guarantees that the fabrics are free from harmful and allergenic substances. This was also another consideration for us, as our child has very sensitive skin. The crib also traveled well in the airplane and we were able to stow it in the overhead compartment on the plane and use it as a carry-on item. While on the road, the carry case was easy to transport from car to room and could fit in a variety of spaces. Moreover, if we were visiting friends or family, the crib was a snap to set up for our son to take an afternoon nap or go to bed if we stayed up late. I read all the lower rated reviews and I cannot understand how this product would get a rating of less than 4 or 5 stars. We were so impressed by the functionality, easy transport, and versatility of this travel crib that I was inspired to write this review, based on first-hand experience. We had peace of mind knowing that the fabrics were safe for our child, the high sides made it comfortable and secure for our child to stand up, and the breathable sides let us monitor him for a quick peek if needed. We also purchased the fitted sheet, which was also very handy. I would highly recommend this crib for anyone with a toddler on the tall side and families that like to travel lightly. I would gladly purchase the BB crib again and highly recommend it.