Graco Portable Crib Review

Graco has been a leader in infant and child furniture for many years, and often sets the standard for portability, durability, and innovation. What perfect example of this can be found in their styles and models of portable cribs? Many of these not only have excellent portable sleeping units that fold up for travel, but they have combined the comforts of a crib, with a play pen. A perfect example of one of these fine products is the Graco Travel Lite Crib-Betsey.

 This crib is a little of everything. It is small and compact makes it ideal for traveling to friends and relatives, or even an overnight stay at a hotel. The bassinet sits on top of the playpen, and supports weights up to fifteen pounds. It has a canopy to shade baby's eyes from glaring lights, and is high enough to care for the child without bending very much. The bottom area is large enough to hold an assortment of needs, diapers and supplies, toys and just about any thing else you can come up with. The great thing about this Graco portable crib is that during the day, or when your child is active, the bassinet is easily removed, revealing a play area beneath. The canopy can be reattached, for shade, and a liner which is sold separately will cover the bottom.

 Another Graco portable crib in the same category is the Montreal. The Montreal's cute curvy design is ideal for new born babies. It has many of the same features as the Betsey, but with so much more. The side panel of the playpen area has a zippered opening, and an organizer insert that fits between the bed and floor. Not only does it keep things you will use all the time like changing needs, bottles, and the like, but it also provides access without disturbing the sleeping child.

 The average cost of the basic model, the Betsey can be found below $100. The Montreal, with its many features is below $150. Check with your local retailer to actually look at one of these great Graco portable cribs first hand, to decide which one is right for you. You can usually find them quite easily, both online and local merchants. If you don't have a lot of time to drive around, or research each online, there are price comparison websites that have done much of the work for you. They compare prices over several companies and let you decide which is the best choice.

 Just a couple of tips when shopping for this kind of investment. One is when you have chosen which retailers you are interested in, check them carefully for any warranties, guarantees and return policies they have. Also check for any shipping charges or taxes not included. Another good tip is that many mass marketers have both local outlets and online stores. If you find an item online, you can have it shipped to the store for free which is a really good deal.

 Graco portable cribs would make wonderful gifts at a baby shower, or a wedding, or even for yourself. They offer the comforts of home while on the road or visiting relatives over the holidays, and so much more.