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BabyBjoern Travel Crib Light Blue | 
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| Brand: Baby Bjorn
Category: Baby Product
List Price: $279.95
Buy New: $199.99
You Save: $79.96 (29%)
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Rating:  46 reviews
Sales Rank: 104
Color: Blue
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 1 month - 3 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7.5
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 24 x 19
Warranty: Manufacturer warranty for 1 year from date of purchase.
MPN: 040067US
Model: 040067US
UPC: 874594006126
EAN: 0874594006126
ASIN: B000XDYLEK
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| | Easy open and close | | | Comfortable mattress included | | | Stable design keeps the crib firmly on the floor |
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Product Description
The Baby Bjorn Travel Crib Light is the perfect crib to take with you on trips. It can be set up in record time, in one easy movement. It weighs only 11 lbs.(5 kgs.) and is light and easy to carry in its carrying case. Soft fabric makes it snug and cozy for your child. Both the mattress cover and the bed fabric can be machine-washed. The mattress cover and all fabric parts that come into contact with your child have been approved in accordance with the Oeko-Tex Standard 100, class 1, eco-certification. You can use the Travel Crib Light for newborns and up until your child is about three years old.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 41 more reviews...
Amazing! End your search now! Worth EVERY penny! April 5, 2008
Anna
51 out of 51 found this review helpful
THIS CRIB IS AMAZING! I know that it is soooo difficult to take another person's word for it, but trust me - you won't be disappointed! I was really apprehensive about spending so much money on a travel crib. We are currently living on student loan money, so I actually used birthday money to purchase this...it is the best birthday money I have EVER spent! I did so much research on travel cribs because I want to get my money's worth. We didn't want our pack n play anymore because we are adding to our family this year and will have three kids now - the pack n play takes up WAY too much room in the trunk, so I wanted something smaller. Plus, the pack n play is ridiculous with it's cardboard mattress and bar right in the middle of their back. Here's why you need this crib:
Weight, Size & Mattress:
When they say light - they mean it! It is so easy to lift and carry, which is a big deal because I'm pregnant and on the wimpy side. The pack n play is near impossible for me to get around. Also, the way in which it folds up is amazing! It fits into a brief-case shaped bag which is VERY durable and strong and fits much more easily when trying to pack for a trip. One of my favorite things is the mattress! It is so comfortable! It is actually soft (not too soft for newborns though). Definitely beats ANY pack n play mattress 100 to 1. By the way - I looked everywhere to find out if they sold sheets that fit the mattress because it is not the same size as a pack n play. When I called Baby Swede, they said that any standard crib sheet would fit. You could even just line it with a blanket if you wanted to. They should sell you a secondary mattress cover in case you need to switch them in the middle of the night, but you can probably get an extra one from the manufacturer. Another thing about the mattress size - it is 4" longer than a pack n play and only 1" shorter in width. Since your children grow length wise, this is ideal! My daughter is only two and already practically hits both ends in the pack n play...and she's petite.
Set up & Take Down:
I know it sounds crazy, but the ease of use with this crib is what you will fall in love with! I know that all of you have struggled with your pack n plays in the past (or maybe a friend's crib) in trying to figure out if you have to push the center down first - no! lock the rails first - no! arghh! Here's what you do with this: take it out of the bag; unfold it (it will be folded in half); then simply turn it over and watch the legs and everything else just fall into place! Simply insert the mattress. It is so light, you do it all while standing up - no more back aches from bending over and reaching to lock rails and push down buttons. I had watched the video online so many times, I didn't even have to read the instructions to figure it out. It literally took me 10 seconds to get it up. As if that wasn't great enough! For take down all you do is turn the crib over (after removing the mattress) and pull each leg out and fold it in towards the center. Then you simply fold the crib in half and you're done. This took me 30 seconds. No kidding!
Stability:
This was what I was MOST skeptical about. How on earth could something so light be sturdy enough? Baby Bjorn tested this specifically for stability. My 2 year old toddler cannot tip it over when standing inside the crib and she can't even tip it over from the outside when it's completely empty (let alone if there is another child on the inside). The tapered shape of it is what gives it such strength. You will NOT believe your eyes!
Comparison:
The only other crib that is this type of style is the Phil & Teds travel crib. DO NOT BUY IT! It IS $100 cheaper (which really drew my attention), BUT it does not even compare! It is meant for outside play such as the beach or park. Read the reviews - it has steaks to drive into the corners...does your house have sand floors? Because of this, it is completely unstable on solid ground (like hotel rooms). It is flimsy and is easily tipped over from inside and out. If you need something for a lot of travel (or even a little) - the Baby Bjorn is the one you want. There is a reason that it costs more - and it's worth it! By far, the BEST baby purchase I have ever made!
Where to buy:
I researched this long and hard when I decided to go with it. Ebay RARELY has them listed, and when they are, they're no cheaper. I did find it for $229 and up, however any place that had it a little cheaper did not have it in stock (it's out everywhere!). BUT strollerdepot.com has them in stock and they ship immediately (I paid $245 - no tax). PLUS - they have FREE SHIPPING! Mine only took two days to get here (Utah to California) You really can't beat that. They also had the best return policy. 30 days and you can return it, you just have to pay shipping and a 10% re-stocking fee...trust me, you won't return it. Here's the link:
http://www.strollerdepot.com/search/result.php
I hope this helps make your decision easier. I really did a lot of research on this and wanted to share it with everyone. I know it's a big purchase, but it IS an item that will be used over and over again...about as much as a stroller for us. And that's about what we paid for a stroller. You'll love it!
Here is a link to YouTube which shows this crib in action and reviewed by a REAL dad!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=_8RFa0SuUrc
Best Travel Crib on the Market! December 31, 2007
J. Earley (Lehi, UT, USA)
27 out of 28 found this review helpful
This travel crib is amazing! We tried setting up a pack-n-play, what a fiasco. The baby was screaming because he was so tired and I just couldn't move fast enough setting the dumb thing up. The Baby Bjorn Travel Crib on the other hand sets up in under 10 seconds - really. I was absolutely amazed. It took very few brain cells to set up - like maybe 11 :) or in other works it's extremely simple to set up. I'll admit it, I didn't even look at the instructions because it's so intuitive. Try that with a pack-n-play that needs certain parts clicked in before others, etc.
It takes up very little space in the car (the pack-n-play took up at least double the space). And you can take it on an airplane as a checked piece of luggage without it getting damaged. The mattress is thicker and more comfortable than other travel cribs. And another nice feature is that there isn't a bar running under the mattress like the pack-n-play making it miserable for the baby.
The only problem I've seen so far is that the mattress doesn't come with a sheet. But those are easy to come by so it's not really been a problem.
All in all it's a fantastic travel bed and we are very glad we spent the money and got the best on the market.
FIND OF THE YEAR!!! March 19, 2008
I. A. D. Dudas (Riverview, Florida United States)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
Oh My Gosh!!!! :) This is the find of the year!!!!!!!!!!
This crib is awesome!!!!!! I recently discovered it and it is truly amazing!!!!! It is only 11 lbs!!!!! It's totally portable!!!!
AND...as soon as you open it, it automatically falls into place!!!! It sets up in seconds...ANYWHERE!!!!! It's also completely machine washable!!!!!!
I'm going to Philly in 2 wks. and then I'm taking it to Phoenix.
When I was buying it, 2 women came up to me, unsolicited, and just raved about this thing!!!! In the store, it's totally on back order!!!!!
This is small enough for a carry-on luggage and fits in the overhead compartment according to the women who have already traveled with it!!!
During a long layover (on their way to London), they set this up at the airport and their baby played while they waited. :)
I am absolutely in love with this!!!! The sides are sloped so that the baby can't climb out of it. However, the bottom, dimension-wise, is as big as a pack and play....
With respect to a fitted sheet that some people complained about...I had no problem finding one...You can use the porta-crib fitted sheet or the fitted sheets made by Koala for pack-and-plays. It fit great on mine!
AS for my daughter, who is almost 1 y/o, she likes playing in it and laying in it.
This is totally worth every penny!!!!
Fabulous December 31, 2007
Alison Kehler (NYC)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Because of this fantastic travel crib, my 4 month old and I slept like logs on our most recent trip. My baby slept well because the crib is spacious and airy. She fell asleep just as quickly as she does in her bassinet at home. I slept well because this crib rocks. It is incredibly easy to set up which is amazing since nothing seems to be easy to set up these days! I also felt that the construction was solid and safe. I had read about some dangers of some travel cribs and I was worried. But there are a lot of things this crib has going for it in terms of safety - I like that my baby is very visible since most of the crib is made of a see-through netting. This crib also feels very sturdy and again, I love the spaciousness of it. My little one did not seem at all to be busting to get out. I also think having the sleeping surface low to the ground (basically on the floor) helps this to be a very safe travel crib. But I will see how my little one does with this crib in another year or two! I'd love to know how toddlers react in this crib. I imagine they would do well, but we shall see.
Excellent portable crib for travel. None that I've used are better September 7, 2008
T. Keung (Vancouver, Canada)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I bought this crib in preparation for a family trip with my 20 month old son. All these products look great on the website and in person but until you actually take it on a trip and use it, you just don't really know if it will be money well spent or just another piece of equipment confined to the storage room. Anyhow, the first thing that struck me was the size of the crib when its collapsed and in its carry case. It is not big at all. Very compact and easy to carry. The size of the crib is basically half of the base size as it folds in half. Everything else folds flat and in on itself. If you check the Baby Bjorn website, it shows a demo of how you open and close the crib. It REALLY is that easy. The build quality of the materials is excellent and should last a long time. That should be a given considering the price of this crib.
The ultimate test of a crib though, no matter how much we like it, is if your child will actually sleep in it. We were a bit worried on the first night of the trip; being in a new place in a new crib we thought that our son might be a bit fussy. We crossed our fingers and put him in and he was asleep in the blink of an eye. We used it for the duration of our week long trip and we loved it. We put him in it and he would be very comfortable in there. I think the mesh sides really help as it is see through and he probably feels less confined. The only downside I can see is that as your kid gets taller, my son is about 34-35" now, they will be able to climb out by themselves. I think he could get out now if he really tried. Not a big deal if you are careful, but this isn't something you want to use if you need them to be "locked down" in the crib for a period of time.
Anyways, combined with the convenience, portability, quality, and ease of use, I highly recommend this crib, even for the somewhat high price.
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