Baby Bjorn vs Guava Lotus travel crib

[rolypoly27]

Which would you recommend? It would be for our 3 mo (until she grows out of it) for home and short sleepovers or weekend trips. We rarely travel by plane (maybe 1 trip per year, if that). There are pros/cons to both, and I'm having a hard time deciding. I like that the Bjorn has a comfier mattress and that I can use a generic sheet with it. I like that the Lotus has a side door, folds compactly, and is a little less expensive. Anyone with IRL experiences with either of these?

[maybeebaby08]

I got a Lotus after reading about it here, and I love it! I wish I had bought one earlier. I bought a queen sized sheet at Target and made two sheets from that for it. I basically just made pillowcases to fit the mattress and it was $13 for two sheets. I'd get the Lotus. DD2 sleeps very well in it.

[kaharris83]

I had both. To me the Lotus wins between the two. I like that it can be washed and how nice and compact it folds. I bought the Guava sheets because I'm not crafty enough to sew. Guava Family has awesome customer service too. I also had their GoCrib and loved that one as well.

[Chitowngirl]

I bought the bjorn before the lotus came out, but never actually used it as the trip I got it for was canceled. By the time I needed to travel again the lotus was on the market. It got such rave reviews on amazon I returned the bjorn and gl

[Chitowngirl]

Oops. Accidentally hit send while typing on my phone.

Anyway, I returned the bjorn and got the lotus. I love it. My baby sleeps great in it and in between traveling we keep it in the bathroom filled with toys and he plays happily in there while I shower and brush my teeth every morning. I did not buy the custom sheets. I just USR regular sheets I got off amazon. I can't remember the brand but I can look of you are interested. The only difference between their sheets and the ones I bought if there is no hole for the Velcro tab to attach. It's really no big deal - I just push the sheet around the Velcro. The sheet stays on just fine.

I don't have a true comparison with the bjorn since I never actually used it, but I love how much more compact this is. I also love the backpack straps on the carrier - makes it so easy to transport. I thought I'd love the zipper on the side, but we use they rarely. Usually when I want him in there I want him contained so having a place he can crawl out of isn't too helpful. Maybe I'll use that feature more when he is older.

[rolypoly27]

Oops. Accidentally hit send while typing on my phone.

Anyway, I returned the bjorn and got the lotus. I love it. My baby sleeps great in it and in between traveling we keep it in the bathroom filled with toys and he plays happily in there while I shower and brush my teeth every morning. I did not buy the custom sheets. I just USR regular sheets I got off amazon. I can't remember the brand but I can look of you are interested. The only difference between their sheets and the ones I bought if there is no hole for the Velcro tab to attach. It's really no big deal - I just push the sheet around the Velcro. The sheet stays on just fine.

I don't have a true comparison with the bjorn since I never actually used it, but I love how much more compact this is. I also love the backpack straps on the carrier - makes it so easy to transport. I thought I'd love the zipper on the side, but we use they rarely. Usually when I want him in there I want him contained so having a place he can crawl out of isn't too helpful. Maybe I'll use that feature more when he is older.

Can you link to the sheets you used with the crib?

[Chitowngirl]

These jersey ones from sheet world. They are super soft and so far have held up well. If you search for them on amazon by name you'll find a ton of different colors and patterns.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003L1X5R0/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?qid=1385433824&sr=8-13&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

[rolypoly27]

Thanks for the link. It looks like the sheets are more expensive with shipping than the Lotus fitted sheet.