{"product_id":"guava-lotus-travel-crib","title":"Travel Crib – Guava Lotus Portable Crib \u0026 Play Yard","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Guava Lotus is a \u003cstrong\u003etravel crib\u003c\/strong\u003e that doubles as a play yard. The frame folds into a backpack, and the mattress rests on the floor inside a mesh enclosure, so there's no raised platform to fold or lock. A zip door on the side lets you lean in to settle a baby without lifting them over the wall, and it locks closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt meets the federal safety standard for play yards and is GREENGUARD Gold certified for low chemical emissions. Guava rates it from birth to age 3, or until your child can climb out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy women love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e unfold, drop the mattress in, done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarries like a backpack:\u003c\/strong\u003e hands free in an airport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide zip door:\u003c\/strong\u003e settle or nurse through the side instead of reaching over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull mesh walls:\u003c\/strong\u003e you can see in from anywhere in the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e from Guava.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies who travel or stay at grandparents' often\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHotel stays, where the provided cribs vary a lot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA second sleep space in another room at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess suited to:\u003c\/strong\u003e flying with carry-on only (it's 24 inches packed), and the first weeks after a cesarean, when bending to a floor-level mattress several times a night is hard. A bedside bassinet is easier then.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe drawbacks, honestly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt isn't carry-on size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 24 × 12 × 8 inches and 15 lb, it's easy to carry through an airport but usually has to be checked or gate-checked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe mattress is on the floor.\u003c\/strong\u003e That's part of why it's stable and has no weight limit, but every lift and lay-down is a deep bend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheets aren't included,\u003c\/strong\u003e and it costs more than a basic pack and play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSafe sleep in any travel crib\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse only the mattress it came with, plus a fitted sheet made for this crib. Don't add a mattress, topper or pad. The CPSC has issued repeated warnings about add-on play yard mattresses sold online, because they can create gaps a baby can get trapped in. Keep the crib bare: no pillows, blankets, bumpers or toys. Put your baby down on their back every time, and zip the side door fully closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd rather have a mattress you can wash all the way through, compare the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/awaitingthestork.com\/products\/newton-compact-travel-crib\"\u003eNewton Compact travel crib\u003c\/a\u003e. For sleep at home, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/awaitingthestork.com\/collections\/nursery-furniture\"\u003enursery furniture\u003c\/a\u003e, including the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/awaitingthestork.com\/products\/bedside-bassinet-babybond-3-in-1\"\u003eBabyBond bedside bassinet\u003c\/a\u003e. Mindy's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/awaitingthestork.com\/blogs\/postpartum-advice\/newborn-essentials-checklist-what-you-actually-need\"\u003enewborn essentials checklist\u003c\/a\u003e covers what's worth buying and what isn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA note from Mindy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel is when safe sleep slips. You're tired, the room is unfamiliar, and it's tempting to add a folded blanket to make the mattress feel softer. Please don't. A firm, flat, bare surface is what keeps a baby safe, and that's true on the road as much as at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMindy, FNP-C\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Guava Lotus safe for a newborn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Guava rates it from birth, and it meets the federal play yard standard. Use only the included mattress with a fitted sheet, keep the crib bare, and place your baby on their back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you use a travel crib as a regular crib?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for sleep, as long as it meets the federal play yard standard and you use it as designed. Many families use one as a second crib. Stop using it once your child can climb out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I add a thicker mattress or a pad?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Use only the mattress that came with it. The CPSC has warned repeatedly about add-on play yard mattresses sold online, because extra layers can create gaps where a baby can get trapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Guava Lotus carry-on size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually not. It packs to 24 × 12 × 8 inches, longer than most airlines' 22-inch carry-on limit, so plan to check or gate-check it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGuava Lotus vs Newton Compact travel crib?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey pack to the same 24-inch length and weigh about the same. The Lotus is rated from birth and has a 2-year warranty. The Newton Compact starts at 2 months, but its mattress is washable to the core and it includes a sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guava Family","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50315368366218,"sku":"B00AKKDSNG","price":249.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/1625\/2042\/files\/91H2PBkZELL.jpg?v=1790610976","url":"https:\/\/awaitingthestork.com\/products\/guava-lotus-travel-crib","provider":"Awaiting the Stork","version":"1.0","type":"link"}