All parents are eager to give their child the best care and comfort possible. Among other baby necessities, a good pack ‘n play playard should be one of the top priorities. Today’s market is abundant in various playards, so one is spoilt for choice. However, high prices may hold parents back from buying this comfy device. In actuality, an elevated cost does not always reflect good quality; there are some genuinely great models on the market that cost less than $100. Here, we have a careful selection of such economically priced playards able to provide your kid with a comfortable and safe play and rest area without emptying your pockets. They feature various functions and add-ons so comparing their characteristics may help you find the perfect one for your child.
Baby Trend Nursery Center Playard, Savannah
Make sure your baby’s play time is fun with this classy Baby Trend Playard from Savannah collection. An easy to use flip over changer and a storage/diaper organizer enable you to change your baby’s diaper and clothes. Its original colorful design, removable full-size bassinet and three adorable toy butterflies make this playard fit for any room. An electronic music center with a variety of tunes and the sounds of nature, volume control and a nightlight will add extra fun to your baby’s play.
Pros:
- Two big wheels make moving around the flat easy
- Easy packability and lightweight construction for convenient transportation
- 3 cute toys for eye-hand coordination and play
- A wide choice of tunes, sounds of nature thanks to an electronic music center with volume control and nightlight
Cons:
- Short diaper stacker
- Some force must be applied hard to fold and unfold the playard
- The pad is too thin, which may be uncomfortable for a baby
- Does not differ much from the basic Graco model (though the price is higher)
Graco Pack ‘n Play Playard, Aspery
Graco Pack ‘n Play Playard is a great solution both for rest and play. You can instantly and smoothly fold it by using a signature Graco push button. Automatically folding feet and wheels ensure an incredibly compact fold and a solid frame is perfect for worry-free transportation. No matter where you are, at home, away on vacation or visiting relatives, your baby will enjoy a peaceful sleep and comfortable play conditions.
Pros:
- Easy to assemble and disassemble
- Convenient transportation thanks to wheels and a travel bag
- Easy packability and storage with automatically folding feet and wheels
- Breathable mesh on all sides
Cons:
- No entertainment features such as integrated toys
- No removable bassinet
- No quilted mattress
Graco Pack ‘n Play On the Go Playard, Finch
Make your child comfortable wherever you go with this Pack ‘n Play On The Go. Thanks to a specially designed bassinet, it has fewer parts to carry and an ultra-compact fold. Detachable full- size bassinet, durable frame and folding feet and wheels greatly facilitate travel so you can easily take your playard with you. Push button allows it to break it down quickly and smoothly. The kit includes a bag for convenient transportation and storage. Graco Pack‘n Play Playard On The Go provides a comfortable and cozy environment for your baby no matter where you are.
Pros:
- Removable full-size basinet for a peaceful nap no matter where you go
- The playard is easy to set up and take down
- Funny soft toys will keep your child amused and happy
- Folding feet and wheels ensure an ultra-compact fold for easy transport and storage
Cons:
- No changer and no possibility to get and attach one
- No music or vibration feature
- The pad is quite thin
Evenflo Portable Babysuite Deluxe Playard, Koi
The Evenflo Portable BabySuite Deluxe is an excellent solution for baby care and play. It boasts a trendy design and a wide range of features for increased comfort of your child. Rotate-to-store changer and full-size bassinet help you keep your baby’s area organized and comfy. The padded floor mat transforms into a play mat with the possibility to attach a toy bar included in the kit, ensuring a clean and secure play area for your baby. To facilitate travel, The Evenflo Portable BabySuite Deluxe easily folds and fits into a carry bag.
Pros:
- Transforms into a play mat with a toy bar ensuring a secure and clean play area
- The changer can be rotated to the side when it is not needed
- Easy set up and take down as there are no lock hinges
- Lightweight structure and a carry bag facilitate travel
Cons:
- Quite difficult to assemble
- No safety belt on the changing table
- Rather thin padding
Disney Sweet Wonder Playard, Garden Delight Minnie
The Disney Baby Sweet Wonder Playard is an excellent mini nursery. It is well suited both for home or travel use and will make your baby comfortable. The newly designed bassinet is perfect for keeping your little one relaxed and includes a wide-view aerial mesh so you can keep an eye on your child from any place. The cleanable changer features a stylish organizer perfect for having your baby’s necessities at hand. Disney Baby Sweet Wonder Playard has two wheels so moving around is really easy. A carry bag makes travel easy and hassle-free while funny Disney toys add extra joy to your child’s play.
Pros:
- Travel bag for easy transport
- Bassinet for a peaceful rest with a wide-view aerial mesh
- Stylish organizer for storing child’s necessities at hand
- Top shelf with a big container for wipes Easy-to-wipe detachable changer
Cons:
- Not approved to be used with any additional accessories, included after-market fitted sheets
- The construction is not very stable
- The storage compartments are not securely fixed
As you can see, despite being moderately priced, all of these models fulfill the basic needs of a child for comfortable rest and play. Their common asset is that they are suited both for home and travel, being easily packable for storage or transportation. At the same time, different models include different add-on features, such a removable bassinet, a changer, an organizer, an electronic music center or a toy bar adding more versatility or enjoyment. To sum up, there is no need to pay a fortune for a good playard – with less than $100 you can get any of these models offering great value for money.