Guava Family Travel Crib Includes Lightweight Backpack Design | Certified Baby Safe Portable Crib | Folding Play Yard, Comfy Mattress for Babies, Toddlers | Compact Baby Travel Bed

​I bought the Guava Family Travel Crib for my granddaughter, and it has been an absolute game-changer. Setting it up is incredibly quick and easy, which is a lifesaver when you have a tired toddler ready for bed. ​The lightweight backpack design makes transporting it effortless. It is compact, comfortable, and feels very sturdy and safe. My granddaughter sleeps wonderfully in it, and the side-zipper door is a fantastic feature for easy access. If you are a grandparent looking for a high-quality, portable crib for visits or travel, this is worth every penny!

We have done a lot of different beds for my little one. When she was small 0-5 months she slept in a baby hammock made in Hawaii. We LOVED it and it was the best thing for her age. We tried a few nights in a cosleeper (both in bed and one attached to the bed) both were not good for my heavy-sleeping husband and neither provided much safety. If you really want a cosleeping bed, get a crib that can go level with your mattress. When she transitioned to a crib, she had no problem sleeping but we had problems with using bumpers. We were concerned for the breathability of it, so we tried the mesh liner that is popular and available everywhere. She would toss and turn and whack her head on the crib rails. So we put the bumper on. We never saw a problem with breathability or suffocation risk (although i was super panicked and check in on her at night numerous times) but eventually she learned to climb so off went the bumper again. This time we saw her little limbs stuck through the rails. Horribly upsetting. So we put her in a traditional pack-n-play by Graco. The bottom is off the ground and for whatever reason, she could not/would not sleep in it. Then we tried the Pea in the Pod travel bed we used on a few trips. Although there are many perks, she eventually got freaked out to be in a confined area that wouldn't allow her to stand up. ...So here we are on bed number 100 and the minute she got into this she was fine and slept like a dream. Back to her early days of 12 hours a night. Yes, seriously that long. So in a nutshell... 1. Set up took under 3 minutes 2. It really is lightweight (good for older parents, grandparents, going to/fro upstairs or outside and back) 3. Montessori friendly with the zipper that means eventually we can leave it open and have our lil one crawl in and out at will. 4. on the ground (sturdy, no walking problems, also she won't be climbing over, just walk out of it) 5. the conversion to future bassinet for my next one is a great option 6. large bed area 7. mesh sides- no suffocation risk and no limbs caught in slots between crib bars. 8. fits in her travel luggage on a plane and also can work as a backpack carry-on if we want to not check it in. 9. the set up is easy with the moon star images that squeeze together. I gave away a packnplay this morning and tried showing them how to set it up. it took over 10 minutes. i seriously hate those things. i wanted a 4moms but i could justify the extra $ at the time. My only eh part is that yet again i have to accommodate the mattress crib linens. I don't want a standard sheet so I am going to retrofit an existing one and create button hole enclosures to go around the velcro tabs that secure the mattress to the crib mesh bottom. Also, one velcro tab came off within seconds of me pulling lightly on it. ****Update:: do NOT put this in the main luggage compartment on an airplane. Our bag ripped and cut through the netting of the bed. I sewed it up and on the return flight we just carried it on(along with way too many baby things. :) Update three years later: here we are using this on baby number three as the main bed. NO2 had horrible sleep issues from her crib from 0-16 months and I was so sleep deprived I somehow forgot to just put her in this. Within 1 night she went from waking 10plus times a night to sleeping through the night. Within a week she was at 11 hours straight. We moved it out to the nursery for our baby No3 and thought we could have No2 just adjust to her toddler bed...nope. So we bought a second one of these with the bassinet attachment. this is by far the best baby item purchase we have made in 4 years. I still wish the bedding was normal size as I resort to custom made ones from etsy. I don't think the standards work as well as I'd like but I probably should have tried those sheet clips that can stretch and clip on under a mattress. Anyhow... Definitely still love this crib.

I wanted to add to the reviews as they were very helpful to me as I made my decision. I am a third time mom and I agonized over this decision because it's expensive and I wanted to make sure it was worth it. I just received my Lotus crib! Ordered from Amazon. LOVE IT! It did take me a minute for me to figure out how to close it down - but now that I know how it’s a cinch!! Like many, I was debating between the Baby Bjorn and the Lotus. I’m so glad I trusted my gut and went with the Lotus. All of the concerns raised on these reviews that gave me pause seem not important and/or I disagree with them now that I've used it. The concerns that made me pause: 1. Velcro on mattress difficult to put into place: The velcro on the mattress is super easy to install and I’m so happy to have it there. As a third time mom, I know that curious littles will find a way to take apart anything. Taking a minute (literally a minute) to secure the mattress is worth it in my book and I'm happy to have it there. 2. Mattress uncomfortable/too thin: I think the mattress is plenty soft. I am planning to get the quilted cover which I’m sure will make it super comfy for my little guy. 3. Fabric on railing might pull: Ehh, maybe. But it’s much softer than I expected it to be. Very pleased with overall quality. And all the pluses WAY out way the concerns (which again, I think are petty). Pluses: 1. Can be carry-on luggage on an airplane! You really can't get around this one. NONE of the other competitors can do this unless you're looking at the PeaPod. I just prefer the idea of an actual crib. 2. Can be worn on my back! So light weight and easy! 3. Has the awesome sun shade attachment. (I don’t have this yet, but plan to order. Wanted to be sure I was keeping it). I imagine popping this up at the pool all summer long. 4. The zippered side!!! People also commented that this might be too “loud”. I thankfully have a good sleeper…and I have had a light sleeper. I still would prefer to have the zipper option. He loved crawling in and out as I introduced him to the crib! 5. Too tall to lay baby down from the top. I am barely 5 foot tall. I have a bad back. This is not a concern. I can get him all the way down to the mattress no problem. And...you have the zipper if you need it. 5. Designed in America by a small business. SO thrilled to support!! Only thing better would be made in America.

It took me a while to decide to purchase this travel crib given the price. But, wow, am I glad I did, for at least 6 reasons: (1) Super easy set-up and take down. This design aspect is not to be underestimated. We arrived at our vacation destination close to bedtime. Without even looking at the instructions, I could assemble the bed in about 2 minutes, including securing the mattress and sheet, and plop my son in. It takes a bit longer to take-down and pack-up, but it is still easy and intuitive. You could loan this to a friend and they could figure it out without the instruction booklet. The design is simple and elegant. (2) Small and light-weight. Even on our most recent trip by car, I was thankful for its small size as our car trunk was filling up fast, and it was easy to tote to our location as a backpack. Its compact size and light weight is a real bonus. (3) The thick sheet and cozy mattress. I was initially not thrilled about the mattress being on the floor, but I must admit, the benefit is that the mattress lays perfectly flat. Plus I purchased the plush sheet, which gave it a very cozy feel. For a portable crib mattress, this was more than adequate. Note: the sheet shipped directly from the seller; I chose the standard shipping, which estimated 1-2 days processing followed by 5-8 days for shipping, but it arrived in 3 days! Bravo, Guava Family. (4) The side door. I didn't think we would ever use the side door, but it turns out my son loves to crawl in to visit his toys, and if we put a blanket over the top, he has a little fort. I totally underestimated this aspect of the design. (5) Rugged. My son, now 17 months old, is a bit of a bruiser. And, the crib seems to stand up well to him hurling himself from one side of the crib to the other and trying his best to pull down the rails. He also likes to sleep with his head or feet pressed up against the side, and no stretching so far. (6) Pretty. Although this was not a priority for us, the crib is actually very elegant and nice to look at. In conclusion, I have borrowed several Pack N Plays, and the only reason I can imagine anyone choosing the Pack N Play over the Lotus is price. The first time I tried to take down a Pack N Play, it literally took me an hour -- frustrating enough that I would have paid someone $100 (the approximate difference in price between the Lotus and Pack N Play) to do it for me!!

This was the fourth playard that I tried out, and it's by far the best. I wanted something that I could invest in, and that would fit all our needs, and the Lotus definitely fits the bill. To give a quick recap on our playard journey (because yes, it was a journey...) - Originally purchased a Graco pack 'n play with a changing table and bassinet. I wanted something that could be used for travel, and the Graco was SO heavy that I couldn't imagine hauling it back and forth when I could just change the baby on the floor or bed. - Next was the Summer Infant Pop 'n Play, which was awesome for a playard. It's lightweight, easy to take down/pop up, and remarkably light. Only problem was the base was so thin that it couldn't be used as a travel crib. - We have a very active baby, so the Joovy Room2 was our next stop. It was great -- sturdy, comfy mattress, easy to setup/take down, and very modern design. But after taking it on a trip we realized that it's really tough to fit in a room due to the square design. - FINALLY I went for the Lotus and it's a keeper! Setup is a breeze, and it's so lightweight that it's easy to move around in our small house. The mattress is very plush, and can definitely be used for sleeping when we travel. My son likes to sleep right up against the side, so it's a relief that he's surrounded by mesh (which also give when he topples over). The best part though is the zipper side. We zip it up when we need to keep him contained, and leave it open when he needs some extra room to crawl around. It's also nice that I can sit beside him and play along with him, but keep him off the dusty floor. And travel is a breeze as it weighs nothing and folds up beautifully into a backpack. Only downside is I wish I had purchased the Lotus sooner!

We were using a relative’s Baby Bjorn crib, but we had to give it back. We almost bought one for ourselves until we discovered the Guava Family Lotus, and we’re so happy we did! After having used both, here’s why… Size/Weight: At the time, the Baby Bjorn seemed to be the smallest size (when packed) that we could find. However, the Lotus is much smaller, and we really like that it can be carried like a backpack. There are some straps on the back of the bag that are hidden in a pocket, and you can take them out and clip them to the bag to turn it into a backpack. I would say that the Lotus is about ½ the size of the Bjorn when it’s in its bag (although it does weight about the same as the Bjorn). Also, we found out the hard way that the Baby Bjorn doesn’t work as a carryon (we ended up having to pay baggage fees for it because we had already checked the carseat and stroller). But, the Lotus is allowed as a carryon which is a huge plus. Using it: This is where the Lotus really shines. When the Lotus is setup, they are pretty much the same size. The mattress on the Lotus seems a tiny bit thinner than the BabyBjorn, but its still very comfortable, and our daughter sleeps great in it, right from the very start, so we’re very happy. The main difference is the Lotus has the side door, which is amazing. She thinks it’s her play area and loves crawling in and out. Any crib that can actually make my daughter giggle and want to be in it is a huge winner in my book. And, we can lay in it with her to play or help her to sleep too. Ingenious. Also, the zipper door has a little clip to lock it from the outside so she can’t undo the zipper herself, which is a nice feature. This door really makes the Lotus a fantastic product. Setup: The thing I always loved about the BabyBjorn is how quickly and easily it sets up. It beats the Lotus for setup time. But the Lotus is only a matter of an extra step that takes a second or two (opening the legs). The Lotus has some Velcro tabs that hold the mattress down that also takes more time because the Baby Bjorn doesn’t have these. But, we have the sheet for the Lotus also, and these tabs go through the sheet to hold it onto the mattress which we like. It makes it all seem very sturdy and secure. Overall, they are both great products. These have come a long way since the pack n play (what a pain!). But, the side door, and the backpack make the Lotus so much more useful. It’s by far our favorite baby purchase.

I purchased this travel crib mainly because we are going to be flying a few times this year and I didn't want to have to rely on borrowing or renting one. We do have a pack n play, but it is big and bulky and I would rather keep the travel crib where my baby (9.5 months right now) sleeps on vacation consistent. We choose the Lotus crib over the Bjorn and Phil and Ted because it seemed to have better reviews overall. I have had some issues with my baby taking naps in the pack n play when we go over to my parents house, so I did a few things to help her get used to this crib. When I received the crib in the mail, I set it up in our living room to air out. It's not that it had a bad smell, but I wanted to try to remove any strange smells that the crib had because it was new. This allowed my baby to look at it and touch it. I also opened the side zipper so that she could go inside and play. During this time I ordered the Lotus quilted and fitted sheet (I should have ordered them with the crib to save on time, but these this whole setup was close to $300 total). I washed the sheets upon arrival and then put them on the mattress. I allowed my baby to continue to play in the crib off and on for a day or so. Then, the night before we put her in for a trial run, I put the travel crib next to her regular crib. The next night was the first trial run for sleeping. I put in her blanket and stuffed bunny and had her mobile close by so she could see and hear it. Additionally, I used clothes pins to put some blankets around the crib so that she couldn't see out and get distracted. This seemed to work very well for us. I may have taken too many precautions, but it worked for us and I wanted to play it safe. She was able to sleep in the travel crib for her naps and between night and nap sleep, I noticed no difference in her amount or quality of sleep. We also visited some family a few hours away and she was able to sleep. She was more stimulated than normal and we had early wakings and shorter naps, but I don't think that was associated with the crib. Overall, I really like the crib. Yes, it is easy to set up. It was a little tricky for my husband to take down, but he wasn't able to locate the side buttons. I don't see it being a problem with next time. For being so lightweight, it is a sturdy crib. The part that takes the most time is putting the sheets on. I bought the quilted sheet to add some extra cushion since the mattress is thin. Thankfully, the quilted sheet was able to fit under the regular fitted sheet. The problem that I had was the velcro tabs on the sides to keep the sheet on. the sheets have about 6 ( I think) little slits in them where velcro threads through and secures it on the bottom. This was the part that took me a lot longer than setting the crib up. This was the case even if I only used 1 sheet. The mattress didn't lie completely flat, but it wasn't so much that it seemed to pose a problem. The only other thing that I don't like about it is the price. I guess it's not like it;s so much more than the other travel cribs, but for what it is, I think it's a little too expensive. Add the 2 sheets that I got and with tax, the total is close to $300. And I don't think any brand other than the Lotus brand sheets will work with this crib. I do like that the carrying case is like a backpack. My hope is that when we are in the airport, it will make walking around with our luggage a little easier. This crib is also supposed to fit in the overhead bin of an airplane, so I hope that works well. Overall a great travel crib, and despite the price and the velcro tabs, I'm glad that I got this crib.

(2013 and 2016 Updates at end) Really love this Lotus Crib. Here's why: Ease of use & portability: It's lightweight and very portable. Much lighter than our pack 'n' play. Setup takes me less than 1 minute (plus another 1-2 minutes to close all the velcro tabs) and requires no tools. Putting it all back into the case takes me about 2-3 minutes. It will probably go faster when I become accustomed to doing it. When it's set up, the shape and size are longer and narrower than our Chicco Lullaby LX play yard, and it's not as tall. It does not have wheels but it is very lightweight and easy to pick up and place elsewhere. Having it longer but narrower than a regular play yard means that it will fit a taller/longer baby until a later age (especially as there is no weight limit, unlike our play yard which has a 15 pound limit in the bassinet and 30 pound limit in the play yard). The narrower design and light weight also make this easy to move from room to room within the house, as it fits through doorways and is light and easy to carry (obviously take the baby out first). The narrower footprint also means that it's easier to find a place to set it up in a hotel room. (tip: When closing the crib to fold it up, the instructions tell you to press a button on each side of the top rail, that you can feel underneath the gray fabric. I think I was expecting something more round and sticking out, so it took me a minute to figure out what I was supposed to do, and I unzipped the gray fabric from the top rail to take a peak at the structure inside and look for the button I was intended to press. It was shaped more squarish and instead of being pushed in from the outside of the top rail as I had expected, you put your fingers under it and pulled up (towards the sky) on the button. Very simple and easy once you know what to expect.) The travel case is about the size of a roll-aboard carry-on suitcase but both narrower and deeper, less wide (more squared base, less flat). there are straps to tote as a big tote bag, and in the back is a zipper compartment in which are stored backpack straps that turn the case into a backpack. It's rather long for a backpack but that does free up a set of arms for carrying other luggage or baby, or pushing a stroller. My husband (6ft tall) could more comfortably wear it as such than I could (5'5" tall). Safety/practicality: We had planned on using our pack 'n' play (Chicco Lullaby LX) as our normal bassinet and as a travel crib/bassinet. But then our little one came along and he's very big for his age. He quickly outgrew the 15 pound weight limit on the bassinet feature of the Chicco Lullaby before he was 2 even months old, but he was still too young to have him sleep in the pack 'n' play on its lowest setting (play yard instead of bassinet) because he could not yet lift his head up and the lowest setting of the play yard had a fabric border along the bottom of the mesh sides, which would be a suffocation hazard for such a young infant. And the way he can gradually scoot himself around the crib by kicking his legs out, I didn't want to take the risk that he'd wedge his face against the fabric. So using the Chicco play yard as a travel crib wasn't going to work while our baby was still just a few months old. We transitioned him to sleeping in a traditional crib at night at home, but still needed a travel option. We don't want to rely on hotel cribs, as they are often outdated (pre-recall) or may end up being a regular pack 'n' play which is not safe for our baby to sleep in at his current young age and heavy weight. We looked at basically every other travel crib available on Amazon and in the big box stores and found that the Guava Family travel cribs (Go Crib and Lotus Crib) are the only ones that are very high quality and sturdy, ultra portable, and most importantly, do not have any fabric border at what would be nose-level for our infant who does not yet have the ability to lift his head. It's disturbing to me to see how many travel cribs out there don't warn parents of younger infants not to use them. (*see update below on new competitor model) Also a nice safety feature is that the fitted sheet (we have the plain regular sheet not the quilted, since the quilted is not recommended for babies under 1 year old), has slots the edges. The velcro tabs on the mat connect from the mat through the slots on the sheet, and then to the bottom of the crib floor. This secures the mat and the sheet so baby can't grab it and pull it over his face. I also like that this travel crib will still be suitable for our baby as he grows into a toddler. Once he's older (over a year is the recommendation, but it depends on when he can lift his head), we'll use the quilted sheet to add a little more softness, and maybe insert one of our waterproof pads (from another company) under the sheet (the mat is already water resistant, but this would be just to add another layer). Sturdiness: The top rail of the crib (looks like gray fabric border around the top edge) is completely rigid and sturdy when set up. The legs are metal and fold upon themselves where you see the round joint in the leg. The mat and bottom of the crib rest on the floor, so there is no weight limit. This is a plus if you are like us and need a travel crib safe enough for a newborn but able to support a very heavy young infant who weighs over 20 pounds at just 3 months (or if you have an older tot who needs a travel play yard but will outgrow the 30 pound weight limit on the traditional play yard. The sides of the Lotus Crib are black mesh fabric. The floor seems to be a black nylon or other synthetic. The mattress is also a synthetic that seems easy to clean by wiping it off, in case of any accidents or diaper blow-outs. The mattress does not have a wood support under it like our Chicco, but that's not necessary here since the mattress is laying on the crib floor which is directly flat on the floor of the room. The Lotus Crib mattress has velcro tabs to hold it down onto the crib floor. The ends of the mattress turn up a bit even so, but the baby's weight pushes it flat. We pushed on the top rail ourselves to simulate an older tot pushing on it and found it remained stable. The top rail is rigid and the legs are also rigid and are set at a slight angle so the tops of the legs lean in towards the crib, so the base on the floor is wider and very stable. Other aspects: The mattress is thin, as noted by other reviewers. This is a legal requirement to prevent a suffocation hazard for infants in case they turn over and end up face down on the mattress. The shape seems a bit longer and narrower than our Chicco play yard, but in theory we could use a regular fitted play yard sheet on the Lotus Crib, but I wouldn't. I think it's safer to use the sheets sold by Guava Family specifically for this crib, because they have slots in them as noted above, for the velcro tabs to hold them down. This is not necessary for a regular play yard as the wooden subfloor of the crib or bassinet would hold the mattress down and the mattress edges would hold the fitted sheet edges down. With the Lotus Crib, the velcro serves this purpose, so you really need the open slots in the sheets to put the velcro tabs through. Also, the company is super responsive and excellent to deal with. I wouldn't hesitate to order from them again. You really get the friendly and attentive service of a small company. UPDATE May 2013: Since the time of my original review, phil&teds Traveller Crib has had a re-design and the new version looks similar to the Lotus crib, with mesh all the way down to the mat. I haven't tried it since I'm happily still using the Lotus but just wanted to mention in all fairness there's another all mesh-sided travel crib to consider in your due diligence. UPDATE May 2016: I noticed that Baby Bjorn has had a redesign and now the mesh goes all the way to the mat, similarly to Lotus Crib, if you're looking for a comparison. BB seems a little easier to get the sheet on due to the location of the straps. However, if I had to choose again I would still choose the Lotus Crib, because it's easier for traveling, in my opinion, and traveling is our primary use of it. The size and shape of the Lotus Crib carrying case mean that we can take it as a carry-on and not have to check it as a separate piece of luggage. (It also fits perfectly within a large suitcase leaving room for other things in there too). The Baby Bjorn travel case seems nice and a little sturdier but could be a problem if you try to use it as a carry-on luggage item, due to airline size restrictions. Overall they're both good choices but it depends on what your specific needs are. I would also like to note that the Lotus Crib is going strong for baby #2 now as a travel crib and an extra playpen around the house, and is also useful when we have visiting babies. Instead of buying the plush quilted sheet, when we are traveling if it will go on a wood floor I put a folded bath towel or blanket under it (wouldn't do that with an infant under 1 year old though).

The material excellent

Muy práctica, fácil de armar y desarmar y muy ligera

Me encanta! Es súper compacta y justo lo que necesito para los viajes!

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