BABYBJORN Travel Crib Light - Silver + Fitted Sheet Bundle Pack

Pros: 30 seconds to set up and take down. Mattress is comfortable. We have a belly sleeper 8 month old so the mesh sides have me peace of mind when she rolled her face into the side. Carrying case is easy to travel with and big enough to get it re-packed easily. Sturdy- our baby stood up and pulled on the edges it still held up really well.Cons: mattress isn't breathable. Our girl is 8 months so I know she can turn her head but for a younger baby I might worry if they sleep face down.We used this with the portable hatch machine. I love how small it is because it's easy to travel with and fits in a small hotel bathroom. We put her in the bathroom to sleep because there's no windows so it's blacked out, with our monitor on the bathroom counter. Worked great, we usually use the newton mattress at home. She slept from 8pm-6am with one minor wake up at 3am. Just like at home!

We used this as my son’s main crib for 4 months while we were in escrow/renovating our house. At first, I purchased a pack n play, and I immediately returned it because the mattress in the pack n play was so thin and I couldn’t imagine having my baby sleep on it for an extended period of time. It was also not easy or quick to set up or tear down. I thoroughly researched alternate travel cribs and narrowed it down to the Bjorn and the Lotus. I decided on this one because of the mattress and the ease of set up and tear down. Here are the things I love about it:-it takes less than a minute to set up or tear down.-the mattress is thick and comfortable-it can fit through doorways-it is very lightweight and compact for travel-it looks niceSo, now for the things I don’t love-it is kind of an awkward shape (think super large briefcase) when in it’s case, and won’t fit in a duffle-style roller luggage. I had to buy a large, rectangle rolling suitcase in order to pack it and not have to pay the fee to only check the travel crib.- this was not an issue for us, but if you nurse or rock your baby to sleep, it is hard to lay your baby down (especially if you’re short) because the mattress sits on the floor. The Lotus has a zipper on the bottom, so you can lay with your baby in the crib if need be.In all, I don’t think you can go wrong with either, but I would 100% purchase this again and I recommend it to all my friends.

I am so glad I purchased this. My little one (15 mo) had a very hard time sleeping in the traditional pack n play that we had - plus it was always so tough to set up and take down. This crib is AMAZING. Not only did it take like 10 seconds with minimal effort to put up and take down, but my son slept just like he was at home in his normal crib. The mattress is soft and comfortable (based on my son’s ability to fall asleep so quickly). The crib also is a great size and doesn’t take up alot of space (considering if you’re staying in a traditional hotel room). If you are considering getting a new travel crib, GET THIS ONE! We are so grateful we did!

??? Guava Lotus (or) BabyBjorn Light+ ???Answer:We got the BabyBjorn, but inmy opinion, it boils down to 3 factors/differences between the two:1.) How much do you hate checking-in luggage versus carry-on luggage on an airplane?2.) Do you really need the side zipper access on the Guava? (E.g. some shorter ladies might need the side access)3.) How much do you care about the mattress being soft?1.) if you truly do hate checking-in luggage, then just get the Guava. Because the BabyBjorn doesn’t qualify as a carry-on on the airplane. To be clear, both products are well designed for travel (I.e. assemble/disassemble easily, carry bags are good, etc). But only the Guava is small enough to be carried on. Plus, it has some cool backpack straps, but that’s not a huge gain in my book.2.) if you really need the side zipper access, then go with Guava. The side zipper was a cool feature, and honestly, it was not as loud as some of the reviews made it sound to be. Both my wife and I are tall enough where when we bend over, it’s not a huge pain. But I could see how someone who is shorter or for whatever reason just has an easier time with the side zipper.3.) if you value the mattress being softer and more comfortable, then get the BabyBjorn. The Guava mattress feels kind of cheap and thin.Most every other factor in my opinion is close enough where it doesn’t matter between the two. The decision will boil down to these 3 noticeable differences.Personally, we ended up going with the Baby Bjorn. The reasons are as follows:1.) regarding the carry-on ability, although we sometimes do travel by plane, we end up checking-in some luggage anyway. So the carry-on ability of the guava doesn’t even matter. Plus, my carry-on is usually my own backpack anyway. Also, if we are traveling, but just by car for example, this feature is moot.2.) regarding the side zipper, it is a cool feature, but not necessary for our size as parents. So this for us became a feature that we didn’t need and didn’t have a strong desire for.3.) regarding the mattress, the BabyBjorn is noticeably more soft in terms of the mattress. The Guava felt cheap to be honest. We felt like the extra comfort would be worth it, especially if that helped our baby sleep better at night. What’s the point if you can carry-on the travel crib if the baby doesn’t like sleeping in it.4.) my wife also preferred the aesthetic appearance of the BabyBjorn over the Guava. So that made the decision easier.Anyway, we were really torn between the two for a long time until we bought both and tested them out. That’s what we found out. Hope this helps other people.

After reading all the reviews and going back and forth between this and the Lotus. We are very very happy we went with the Bjorn. It is extremely simple to put together and the material and design are very well thought out and put together. The bag is of higher quality then the Lotus although it is a little bigger in bulk and doesn't provide the backpack option, we are still happy with the Bjorn. After all, who focuses on the bag alone? The pad is of somewhat memory foam and has a water resistant layer to repel fluids. Also, the sheets that come with the bundle deal are very soft and of high quality. Overall I would say you definitely get what you pay for and you can't ever go wrong with a Bjorn product as this is our third and we have loved every one as equally.

We love this thing, so easy to pack and assemble. Very spacious and lightweight must have for all parents in my opinion