Baby Travel Gear Guide: Sleeping
Do We Really Need Baby Travel Sleeping Gear?
For now, the days of traveling light are long gone… As a new mom, I wondered how such a tiny person could fill and clutter our tiny city house. I also wondered how, all of a sudden, we have the same amount of luggage as J.Lo. Except, of course, our luggage is not Louis Vuitton and we have to schlep it ourselves. Come to think of it, J.Lo had twins. Can you imagine what her luggage cart looked like? Did her babies sleep well on the road? Baby travel sleeping is an every parent issue.
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Can’t You Just Co-Sleep?
Co-sleeping or bed sharing never really worked for us. It was more like co-thrashing-around-bed-hogging. So a safe travel sleep solution was important. Our first experience with a hotel crib was not a good one. From then on, we always brought something with us.
Travel Bassinets and Portable Cribs and Inflatable Toddler Beds, Oh My!
Beyond the actual portable baby bed , there are other baby travel sleeping accessories that can make bedtime easier in a strange hotel room. My absolute number one tip is to bring your crib sheets and bedding from home. So even if your little one does not sleep well outside of their own crib, the familiar feel and scent of their bedding will help relax them. Trying to stick to your usual routine and bedtime rituals will help, too.
If you’re staying at a vacation rental or with family, see if they can provide an approved crib or bassinet and you won’t have to worry about any of this. Another option is to put a call out via family and friends who live near where you’re visiting to see if anyone has something kicking around that you can borrow.
We are constantly revising and updating our lists of travel sleeping gear. Please let us know if you have a favourite travel crib or must-have!
Baby Travel Sleeping Solutions for Infants, Toddlers & Every Stage In Between:
This list is a collection of all of our recommendations for travel cribs, cots, toddler travel beds, and other gear and accessories that help encourage sleep while you’re traveling…
Next to a travel stroller , a portable baby bed is an essential piece of baby travel gear. Knowing that your baby or toddler has a safe and comfortable place to sleep is important, especially if you have a sleep routine you want to maintain.
And since one of the biggest fears about traveling with a baby is that travel will mess up baby's sleep , if your baby or toddler has a travel bed they are famiiar with, chances are they'll sleep better. And then, chances are, you will too!
Below, please find our recommendations for the best portable baby bed, toddler travel bed, and safe travel crib options and sleep accessories...
Best Travel Bassinet & Portable Baby Bed Options
If your baby is older with an established sleep routine, a travel crib that can be set up elsewhere as a second bed might be the right choice. And, if your baby is older and more active, you might be better off with a more sturdy portable toddler bed instead.
But if you’re planning to travel with a newborn or young baby and/or co-sleep, a travel bassinet or portable baby bed might make the most sense and get you greater value for your money.
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The Best Baby Travel Bed Options & Sleep Gear
Unless you are absolutely certain that your hosts or hotel will supply a safe crib or cot, a baby travel bed should be on your list of things to bring.
There’s no shortage of available travel cribs and sleep accessories, so we’re here to help you wade through the best baby travel bed options when planning a trip with baby .
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What Is the Best Portable Toddler Bed for Travel?
Sleep usually is easier to figure out once your baby becomes a toddler. EXCEPT when you’re traveling.
Chances are they will outgrow their travel crib or portable cot much sooner than their crib at home. If you’re shopping for a portable toddler bed for travel, you will want it to be big enough and last long enough to justify the expense.
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BABYBJORN Travel Crib Light - Black
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Of all the travel cribs available, this is our favourite. It is by no means the lightest or the most compact; However, the BABYBJORN Travel Crib is sturdy, super easy to set up, and is the only baby travel bed that comes with its own travel cot mattress. It wipes clean easily, but I prefer the darker colour so as not to show stains.
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Lotus Travel Crib - Backpack Portable, Lightweight, Easy to Pack Play-Yard
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The Lotus Travel Crib is one of the highest-rated baby travel beds out there. This latest model folds into a carrier with convertible backpack straps. Once assembled it's only 13lbs, it comes complete with its own travel cot mattress, and the cover is removable and machine-washable.
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phil&teds Traveller Crib, Black
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This is the lightest and most portable travel crib out there. The Phil & Teds Traveller is only 6 pounds; as they say, it's lighter than the baby! Once folded, this baby travel bed can easily fit in a suitcase, making this a good choice if traveling super light is important to you.
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See Also:
The Complete Guide to Baby Travel Gear
Baby Travel Gear Essentials
The Ultimate Baby Travel Tip List: Sleeping
Our Complete List of Tips & Resources for Flying with a Baby or Toddler
Information & Tips for Traveling with Babies & Toddlers
Coping with Time Changes & Baby Jet Lag
How to Help a Toddler Sleep on a Plane
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