I have owned this for about 7 months and have used it many times for many reasons. I purchased this to travel to a friends house. I checked a bag at the airport with this inside it. Yes, it did take up about 60% of a large checkable suitcase however, that was still enough room for my things ( and my daughters).
Set up time: here's the thing y'all...majority of uses happen on vacation. Start by planning ahead. Practice once at home and let the little one check it out. First attempt took me 16 minutes ( yes I timed it because of the other reviews). 16 minutes included my daughter hanging on me and running away with parts. Once arriving at your destination be smart and set this up before a nap or bedtime is needed. Another tip, grab a beer or wine before you start, this is vacation after all. Second time I assembled this it took 9 minutes, no instructions needed, 1/4 of my beer, and I had fit my daughters blanky inside the carry case. 7 months later it takes me 5-10 minutes for set up. If this is too much for you go ahead and break your back and pay up to check a full size pack and play.
Break down time: again plan ahead. This takes the same amount of time to break down and set up. The two joints of the side rails take the most time. Bring a key with you to push the button or lean it against the corner of a dresser while pulling apart. Be sure to remove the feet when rolling it all together so it fits easily in the bag ( which it does). After squish/rolling the air out of the pad remeber to close the valve so air doesn't come back in.
Flaws: joints in side rails are too stiff to push with finger. Tabs on corner of mattress are stupid tricky (I don't even hook them anymore).
Pros: light weight. Fits in checkable suitcase. Can be carried on. Shoulder strap and bag are great. Light weight. Slim size can even fit in some closets which my daughter likes.
My daughter is 19.5 months old and 95th percentile for height. She has pleanty of room and sleeps great in here. She has never tipped it over. If this is going on a tile floor I do put a towel under it. On carpet it's fine ( seems hard but she sleeps great). If you travel with a baby and are decent at assembling things this is for you! If u want a mini mericle 1 lb pop up crib please invent one and I will be the first to purchase haha.
| Product Dimensions | 36 x 24 x 29 inches |
|---|---|
| Item model number | TR_v3_6_200_USA |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Target gender | Unisex |
| Maximum weight recommendation | 75 Pounds |
| Material Type | Cotton |
| Care instructions | Wipe with Dry Cloth |
| Batteries required | No |
| Is portable | No |
| Item Weight | 7.04 pounds |
