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BabyBjörn Travel Crib
The BabyBjorn Travel Crib is a portable crib designed for easy travel, featuring a lightweight frame and quick setup. It folds compactly, making it suitable for airline travel and storage in small spaces.
Pros (+)
- Super lightweight and easy to carry
- Quick setup and takedown
- Compact fold fits in luggage
Cons (−)
- Some concerns about long-term durability
- Price may be higher than alternatives
- Limited features compared to bulkier cribs
Why parents like it
Parents appreciate how compact and lightweight the BabyBjorn Travel Crib is, allowing for easy transport on flights. Its quick setup is a significant advantage for those in temporary living situations.
Common complaints
Most parents have no complaints, though a few mention concerns about its durability over time. A small number of parents also feel that it is on the pricier side compared to other travel cribs.
Parents who frequently travel and need a lightweight, easy-to-set-up crib. The tradeoff is that while it offers convenience, some may find it less durable than expected.
The BabyBjorn Travel Crib is a solid choice for parents seeking a portable solution, though some may question its long-term durability for the price.
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Thread: "Recs for travel crib so we can hopefully not loose the training?"
We use the babybjorn travel crib. It fits in a suitcase which was such a plus for us because we had to take flights. If you’re driving I think a pack n play is a great inexpensive option.
Thread: "Pack n’ play vs travel crib"
I don't think there is a difference. Pack 'n Play is a [trademark owned by Graco](https://trademarks.justia.com/764/21/pack-n-76421041.html). A travel crib can also be called a playard. My 19mo sleeps in a BabyBjorn travel crib every night as we moved into a temporary place. It's smaller than a crib proper, but it's plenty big for a 19mo toddler and a few stuffies. It sits on a floor that can be cold, so I added a layer of foam play mat to insulate it. If you get one that sits on the floor, I recommend it. I know of a friend whose children exclusively slept in a travel crib. No issue. She's barely 5 feet, and she couldn't use the full crib. To be fair, I'm 6 feet tall and I still found the crib hard to use at times.
Thread: "Which Graco Pack n’ Play?"
Skip the attachments and get the base model with the half height bassinet layer, which is the only feature/accessory that’s usable and not just a hassle. Once the pack n play has been opened it’s hard if not impossible to break all the extra accessories down and pack them for travel conveniently, and they’re all very short on lifespan too. Or, if that’s your budget, you could consider a bougie option like the Guava Lotus or BabyBjorn travel crib. I was fine with my Gracos for a long time but I lost three of them (not Graco’s fault; one of my twins’ got damaged during travel, my 15 month old foster son broke one and Graco very kindly sent a free replacement but he broke that one too so I was ready to branch out). I got a Lotus after that and really like it! It folds more easily and into a smaller package and I like that the main mattress rests on the floor with a zipper door. The mattress is also easier to wipe clean than the Gracos - even with a sheet those all had drool/spit up stains on the mattress that never went away but the lotus mattress (also with a sheet) still looks new and my toddler has napped in it five days a week for 18 months now.
Thread: "ISO Best Travel Crib to use as everyday crib"
I have the babybjorn travel crib. Love it. Lightweight, easy to set up. No weight limit
Thread: "Very compact travel bassinet for newborn?"
The babybjorn travel crib is fairly compact. You’d be able to take it as a carry-on, at least, and it’s light. We use it now as her regular crib since she outgrew her bassinet. It’s a bit pricey but worth it imo. Tbh though, when she was younger we did use the baby delight nest when we traveled. It was gifted to us and it didn’t occur to me that a baby bed wouldn’t be safe for baby sleep. I only found out it wasn’t after using it for four months. 😳
Thread: "Is baby bjorn playyard light/ travel crib worth it? [bc]"
We had a loaned Graco one for about the first 6 months with my oldest and then got a Babybjorn and it was absolutely worth it. The Graco was so heavy and clunky and hard to put together, my FIL figured out assembling the Babybjorn with one hand for the first time. Getting an 8 month old to nap at unfamiliar locations is tough either way though! My second baby is way better at sleeping in the Babybjorn than my first ever was
Thread: "Is baby bjorn playyard light/ travel crib worth it? [bc]"
Yes it was worth it for us! We happened to get a deal on it when Indigo was marking things down. It’s so light, easy to assemble and pack up. The mattress also has a much more comfortable cushion than other pack and plays. Not sure if that made the difference but we use it a lot for travel, naps at friends/family houses. Note - I bought the mattress sheet for it but I barely use it.
Thread: "Pack n play choice?"
I have the bjorn travel crib and love it. Super lightweight and easy to setup (plus it’s super cute looking). We previously had the Nuna Cove and it was so heavy, we took it with us once and never again. If you have a second home, I would get a separate pack and play for that location in addition to a travel crib so you won’t have to lug that up every time you go.
Thread: "Is the baby bjorn travel crib worth it? Going on a 8 week trip with 2 under 2, (23 months and 7 months) and want sleep to be as good as it can while also not lugging something huge [mb]"
I was pretty set on the Babybjorn travel crib because we have the carrier and like it a lot. After a few uses we noticed the fabric beneath the mat ripped. Contacted customer service, they asked for a lot of very specific pictures (no problem), then contacted us again saying that their team reviewed the pictures and assessed that the mat had been used incorrectly therefore not covered by the warranty. What really bugged me is that we used the travel crib correctly and only a few times, yet they put the blame on us and doubled-down when I explained that yes, we attached the mat to the red straps everytime. There was no way for me to prove that I’ve been using the product correctly. For such an expensive product and renowned company, I was highly dissapointed. I’ve had issues with Stokke and Uppababy and their customer service was each time excellent.