Travel cribs and bassinets are designed to accommodate babies and toddlers of different heights, weights, and ages. Your bassinet will only suit your baby in the first few months, while your travel crib could be with you for a couple of years. There are many to choose from on the market, and below we outline what you should look for and the best options you can buy right now. What Is the Difference Between a Crib and a Bassinet?

A baby can use the Guava travel crib for up to three years, or until the baby reaches the weight limit of 30 pounds. Can you carry on guava Lotus? This incredibly lightweight travel baby crib weighs just 6 pounds and has a super compact design that opens out to become a comfortable, breathable, and useful sleep and safe space for both you and your baby to enjoy. The Nuna Sena Aire Travel Crib will give you everything you’re looking for. The crib will grow with your child, as it offers a higher bassinet position — for the infant stage — and then a lower position for once your child is more mobile. Baby List lists this crib as its overall favorite and states, “There are so many things to love about this sleek, modern travel crib — it’s tough to choose just one.”

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This fabulous little baby bed offers everything you need as a parent on the go. As a portable changing station, a travel crib, and a diaper bag, you and your little one will be set for any kind of vacation adventure.

Durability is important, too. The frame needs to be built to last. If you plan to use your playard outside, make sure you buy one that can weather sun, humidity and even a surprise rainstorm. If you opt for a playard with a storage bag, make sure it has a storage strap that makes it easy to tote around. Despite the slim profile and minimal poundage, the Bugaboo Stardust is a sturdy space for sleep and play. “Its robust sides and base seemed well-equipped to handle the spirited energy of a 9-month-old," our tester said. You'll get maximum longevity too, thanks to a bassinet feature for newborns and an adjustable height setting that keeps your cutie contained as they grow. Compared to other travel cribs she’d tried, our tester said “this one stood out in terms of comfort and design.” Suitable for babies under 20 pounds and those that are not yet able to push up on their hands and knees, this is an excellent addition to your newborn baby inventory, and perfect for those first few nights away.The BabyBjorn travel crib lights up any room with its soothing design, but it has a more remarkable sturdy streak due to its rigid built-in base construction. The comfortable mattress comes with hook and loop attached to keep it in place. If there is no bassinet, it is a good option to have at least one of the side panels that can be opened, so as to make access easier. It took us seconds to pop the tent up and less than two minutes to attach the Micro-Lite sleeping pad (this snaps on underneath the crib floor to avoid any risk of suffocation). Take down time was less than three minutes. Like its smaller sibling, the PeaPod Plus features lightweight mesh walls with a tight-enough weave to protect from insects and UV protection and adjustable sunscreens. Entry is through an extra-large, zippered side panel. The pod comes in Midnight or Camo and would be easy to spot clean. The velcro tabs that attach the sheet to the bottom of this portable crib takes the most amount of time during set up. It is not necessary to attach them, but it helps keep the sheet on better and the mattress flush to the ground.