Best Overall Toddler Bed

Milliard Portable Toddler Bumper Bed

This adorable and, well, kinda ingenious portable toddler bed folds up to resemble a suitcase for easy use (and teddy bear and PJ storage) wherever your kiddo goes. It’s made of cozy and washable velour fabric inside, so it’s super snuggly, and it features extra-high, 7-inch bumpers (inflatable bed bumpers are typically around 2 inches), making the Milliard a good choice for younger toddlers. Velcro-closure makes it boo-boo proof, and parents will have peace of mind knowing the bed is made without harsh chemicals. Even better? A bonus, washable sheet is included. We have a winner, parents!

Specifications:
Bed measures 25" x 14.5" x 27" folded, 55" x 26" x 7" open
Bumpers are 7" high on outside, 4.5" high inside
Mattress is 48" x 20"

What Reviewers Are Saying:
This one is perfect, and super soft. It’s very well made and folds up nicely.

Great little bed! my 2 yr old granddaughter just loves it-and it is big enough to use at least until she's 5 or 6. great purchase!

We love this bed! We purchased this bed to keep at my mother's house in Florida instead of the pack n play. My son is 3 and he tosses and turns a lot at night. The blow up beds always get holes. We put this on the floor next to my regular bed last night. My son not only LOVED it, but the sheet that it came with was super soft and comfy and the bed itself is super well-made. A lot of thought went into the design. We love this bed so much that we will purchase one to keep at home for when we do road trips and stay in hotels/go camping.

Best Affordable Toddler Bed

Acrimet Premium Stackable Nap Cot

If you’re looking for a purely economy buy, try this functional, stackable nap cot. It’s well built but inexpensive, featuring aerated fabric for easy cleaning and breathability. While it’s not foldable for travel, it’s a great option if you need a bed to drop at day care or a friend or relative’s house.

Specifications:
Up to 60 lbs.
From 2 to 6 years of age

What Reviewers Are Saying:
I’m so glad I got this cot for my niece to have to take naps on. It’s a great product.

Very suitable for toddler use. My goddaughter uses it for nap time at daycare. Easy to clean and store!

Best Splurge Toddler Bed

Lotus Travel Crib by Guava Family

Meet the travel crib that doubles as a play yard and carries your child from birth to toddlerhood. Reviewers rave that it’s super-easy and quick to set up, breathable, tested for chemical emissions so it’s Greenguard certified, includes a bag with backpack straps and a mattress, and is relatively lightweight at 11 pounds. It’s worth noting some parents say the zipper that closes the side of the crib is loud and may wake your baby. But other than that, the Lotus is totally scoring with parents looking for a reliable, easy-to-carry travel crib.

Specifications:
For babies ages 0 - 3

What Reviewers Are Saying:
It is very portable. When folded up in the backpack bag, it's very easy to carry around or throw in an overhead bin.

So many of the regular cribs are ridiculously heavy and bulky and are not comfortable. I am so happy I came across the Guava Lotus when I was researching mobile cribs. We can take it on the plane when we travel as a carry on which saves us money. Also since it sits on the ground, the age of use goes higher. I can easily use this crib till my boy is three. He can still use it afterwards for fun.

I can't recommend this bed enough!! We bought it a few years ago when our son was a few months old. We wanted a bed that was easy to fold, easy to travel with, and one that our son could continue to use comfortably as he grew. We opted for the Lotus Travel Crib because it had all those characteristics as well as the open, mesh sidings (which some other travel beds lack). The bed has been incredible throughout my son's baby and toddler years.

Shrunks Toddler Travel Bed

OK, this inflatable toddler bed won’t squeak when your kiddo moves around. So already it’s a win! But safety and function are the main benefits parents rave about when it comes to this top-selling bed, as the Shrunks features a sleep space that fits all standard crib sheets and higher side guard rails, so no rolling out! It’s made free of phthalates, BpA and lead. Setup couldn’t get any easier, as an electric mini-pump is included, and the time from start to sleeping is a mere 30 seconds. Bonus: It fits inside a cute, portable bag for super-easy travel.

Specifications:
Ages 2 and up
Up to 150 lbs., 60” tall.

What Reviewers Are Saying:
Just used this recently and it is fabulous. My son is almost 2 and we used it for him. It literally took about 1 minute to air up and deflate. It also has a rubber stopper where you inflate it so when you blow it up you are not rushing to put the top on the hole before you lose all the air you just put in it. I also love that the pump and bag come with it, so it is very easy to transport.

Intex Kidz Travel Airbed

For a slightly more no-frills version of a toddler air bed, try the Intex. It comes with a hand pump (not electric), and carrying bag for simple transport, and fits a standard crib sheet. Reviewers love the two-piece construction of the frame that keeps kids safe and secure, yet offers a removable mattress.

Specifications:
For ages 3 to 8.

What Reviewers Are Saying:
My 2 year old grandson loved ‘His Space’ - plenty of room for his stuffed friends as well.(Did buy an electric pump to inflate it although the manual one it came with would have done the job.) Especially liked the removable and separate mattress. A crib sheet fit it exactly and it was thicker than I had expected. Softness or firmness could be adjusted. Still plenty of bumper room even with the mattress firmly inflated.

I have twin grandbabies that are 2. They are too big for the pack n play but not old enough to sleep in the spare bedroom alone. These beds will last a long time as they grow and get ready for Gram's big bed in the spare room.

Hiccapop Inflatable Travel Toddler Bed

The biggest difference between the Hiccapop and the Shrunks, which parents often compare, is that this one comes in two pieces: a bumper frame and a removable mattress that fits a standard crib sheet. The Hiccapop weighs about 7 pounds, so it’s easy to take on the go, features an extra-thick vinyl surface that makes it difficult to puncture, takes just 30 seconds to inflate with an included electric pump, and is made free of harsh chemicals. Score!

Specifications:
18 months and older (as long as your young toddler won’t wander off in the middle of the night!)

What Reviewers Are Saying:
This is an awesome inflatable bed! Powerful inflation, less than one minute to assemble, sturdy, comfy, and big enough to last my four year old a few years! Deflated and folded up in just a few minutes...and actually has a bag big enough to fit it after it was folded less than perfectly :)

“Fantastic travel bed!! We got this bed for a trip we were taking with my (just turned) 2-year-old. He's a big boy, and outgrew his pack n play a while ago. We blew it up and kept it out for a week or so before the trip to get him used to it. A stretchy crib mattress fits perfectly on the mattress insert part, but it looks and feels bigger than a crib when they are in it. I would definitely recommend this!

Regalo My Cot

The foldable Regalo cot, which weighs just over 6 pounds, features a canvas sleeping surface on a steel frame, and a fitted sheet. You’ll love this portable toddler bed for its ease, and your kiddo will adore it because, well, it’s fun! Parents appreciate that the cot does not sit too high above the ground so their child won’t get hurt if they roll off. It’s worth noting that some parents suggest adding a foam pad for comfort. Available in blue or pink.

Specifications:
Up to 75 lbs.

What Reviewers Are Saying:
It fit easily in our big luggage for the flight back to the US and it wasn't heavy at all.

My little one was so excited when she saw it.

I was looking for a toddler sized air mattress, but they are so outrageously priced! My 2 yr old outgrew her pack and play, and we travel a decent amount. We don't want her to get used to sleeping in a bed with us, so we were looking for options for her to sleep while we are away from home. I did not feel like my child was unsafe at any time.

Joovy Footcot

Parents are loving how this foldable, nylon cot fits inside a travel bag with a shoulder strap for easy transport. And it only weighs 6.5 pounds! You may wish to add a foam pad for comfort or even pad the surrounding floor area with pillows in case your toddler rolls off in the night.

Specifications:
Up to 75 lbs. and 48” tall.

What Reviewers Are Saying:
We ordered the Joovy Foocot ahead of a weekend trip to visit friends and relatives. It seemed ideal - lightweight, portable, comfortable, gets the child off the hotel floor, etc. It comes in a carrying pouch with zipper and strap to sling over your arm, and it is about the size of a camping chair. Very lightweight! It easily expands and is secured with a clip, and boom! You have a cot! It is very sturdy and doesn't tip when he sits on one end of the cot.' Excellent quality. It folds easily and has a nice storage bag so that the cot transports easily.

Best Toddler Bed for Air Travel

KidCo PeaPod Travel Bed

For a younger toddler, you can’t beat the ease-of-transport that the KidCo PeaPod offers. Firstly, it weighs just 2.5 pounds, and folds and zips into a carrying case that fits into a piece of luggage, no prob. This tent-like bed includes a sleeping pad and features mesh sides for breathability. Note that it’s meant to be used on the floor, not a raised surface.

Specifications:
For ages 1 - 3.

What Reviewers Are Saying:
Easy to fold. Easy to carry. Very light. I take everywhere from international travel on flights, camping, babysitter, visiting in laws, to the park.

We purchased this for an overseas trip we will be taking in a couple of months and was so excited to receive it. It's so easy to pop open and after walking through the included instructions on collapsing it, that is very easy as well! It's very lightweight and the carrying case will easily pack into our suitcase without being cumbersome or adding too much extra weight.

This travel bed is truly lightweight and portable. I bought this for our visit to my in-laws in a couple of weeks. We've been letting our little one sleep in it for naps to get used to it. My daughter is just about 20 lbs and there is still plenty of room lengthwise.

Best Folding Mat Toddler Mat Bed

Millard Folding Nap Mat

This nap mat offers function and comfort in a market flooded with less-padded options your kiddo may not actually sleep on. The tri-fold mat features a bamboo cover that’s easy to clean and a toxin-free mattress.

Specifications:
Mattress is 58” x 24” x 3” open, 24” x 19” x 9” folded

What Reviewers Are Saying:
The Milliard mats are absolutely the most comfortable mats on the market, having tested several.

Very nice. Good size and seems comfortable. My 5 y.o. granddaughter slept like a log on it. Concerning sheets, I found a crib sheet that fits it just fine.

Very thick. Two teachers said, that was the thickest they’d ever seen :/ they were surprised. I went to pick up my daughter the other day during nap time and sure enough, it looks likes she’s sleeping on a mattress while the rest look like they are sleeping on the floor compared to her.