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Brand: Phil & Ted's
Model: TR_V2_5_200_USA
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Phil & Ted's TR_V2_5_200_USA Consumer Report
Phil & Ted's TR_V2_5_200_USA Review by J and A's Mom
Phil & Ted's TR_V2_5_200_USA Review by Justbooking
I have two Baby Bjorn travel cribs for my baby twins and a Phil & Ted travel crib for my older child. Which one is better for air travel? Which one for car travel? There is a difference.
PHIL & TEDS
The Phil & Teds travel crib is a great portable crib for air travel as it folds up very small, is super lightweight, and fits into almost any suitcase or duffle - you could probably fit two cribs in a suitcase without any problems in terms of size or weight. However, it does take about 15 minutes to set up, and an equally long time to disassemble and fit into the small bag it comes in. So plan ahead, practice at home, have your child sleep in it a night or two so they get used to it if possible, and bring along the manual, just in case. Set it up as soon as you get to your destination - you don't want to do this later on with a tired crying child.
The self-inflating mattress on the P&T is long and narrow, similar to those used for camping. We put the mattress inside and used regular Gerber Printed Crib Sheet- Blue on it with elastic all around, tucking them well underneath (the newest model has a vinyl sleeve to put the mattress into). My oldest child slept well in it on long trips up till age he was three; it still looks new after occasional use during the last two years, with a material that is easy to clean.
Although harder to set up and dismantle, I found the Phil & Ted to be great quality, super compact and much less expensive than the Baby Bjorn travel crib. It's also likely that I'll be using it longer than the BB, as it's more compact and can be used outdoors as well.
BABY BJORN
The BABYBJÖRN Travel Crib Light , Blue, on the other hand, can't be beat for use at home and for car travel, as it can be set up and disassembled in about 30 seconds. We use American Baby Company 100% Cotton Value Jersey Knit Porta-Crib Sheet, Celery and they fit the mattress perfectly, at a fraction of the price of the Baby Bjorn crib sheet.
My son sleeps in the travel crib almost every night and seems comfortable, as the mattress is fairly thick and has no bars underneath like a pack n play would. However, at 31", I think he'll outgrow it in a few months as there are only a couple more inches left lengthwise (the mattress is 24" x " 41"). Also, some people have found that picking up the baby from such a low position is hard - your your feet under the crib a few inches and you'll have much better leverage.
After a year of daily use at home and short trips by car, it still looks new. However, the material of the crib is worth noting. It's soft and cottony but, over time, it will probably show stains on the edges as my babies tend to suck on everything they can (they're not standing up yet).
The Baby Bjorn travel crib is also lot larger folded up than the Phil & Ted's. I wouldn't use it for air travel if you want to minimize the amount of luggage - it's bigger than a carry-on and may have to be checked. I doubt the fine zippered bag it comes in will hold up to baggage handling. It's also way too expensive - it costs almost as much as my son's Bonavita crib!
In a nutshell, both are good but with some disadvantages - the Phil & Ted crib is better for air travel and indoor/outdoor use, while the BabyBjorn one is better for home and car travel. Regardless of which you go with, it may be a good idea to put your kids in their stroller or bouncy seat while you assemble either one of these (a good option: the Go-Pod Portable Activity Seat in Pistachio by Kidco). You don't want little fingers in the way.
Finally, once your kids outgrow these travel cribs, consider getting the excellent AeroBed Sleep Tight Inflatable Bed for Kids. It works well for kids age three and over, with built-in side and end "rails", sheets, detachable electric pump and storage bag with shoulder strap. It's very comfortable, easy to clean, can be used at home for sleep-overs and great for trips.
Phil & Ted's TR_V2_5_200_USA Review by Levis_mama (atlanta, ga)
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Phil & Ted's TR_V2_5_200_USA:: Description
Phil & Teds TravellerTM - Black
Full sized travel cot that is lighter than the baby! For indoor and outdoor use. Assembles in minutes and packs up into a small zippered bag.
Features:
-Insanely portable: feather light at only 5.5 lbs.
-Unbelievably compact: fits in the parcel tray of your inlineTM or overhead baggage compartment
-Superhero strong: extruded aluminum frame for maximum strength & sparkling good looks
-Self-inflating, thermally insulating mattress: alpine tested!
-Nylon fabric; tough & waterproof
-Safety Certified: ASTM F406-05
Recommended Age: Newborn to 3 years.
Product Dimensions: 24" x 8.6" x 8.6" (Packed)
Product Dimensions: 51" x 25" x 31" (Unpacked)
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