The Graco Travel Lite Crib with Stages is a combination of bassinet/travel cot/play yard. Reasonably priced, you are basically getting three items for the price of one.
The crib’s components are free of phthalates, latex, lead, and BPA. This being so, you can buy it knowing your baby won’t be inhaling any nasty toxins, nor ingesting them if he or she chews on the crib or play yard when they’re teething.
The Graco Travel Lite bassinet is compact enough to fit beside most beds.
Light in weight and able to be folded by pressing a button, it can easily be transported. And, if you want to relocate it in your house, caster wheels will enable you to do so effortlessly.
In this Graco Travel Lite Crib with Stages review, we will look at its specs, whom it will suit, its key features, pros, and more.
Graco Travel Lite Crib with Stages Specs
Dimensions – The Graco Travel Lite measures 32 1/3′ (H) x 33 1/2″ (W) x 23 1/5″ (D).
Weight – It weighs 19.1 pounds.
Colors – The crib comes in a choice of four colors, including Manor (light grey & turquoise), Winslet (dark grey & teal), Alma (grey & bright pink), and Lauren (grey with aqua).
Recommended Usage
• The Graco Travel Lite Bassinet (Stage 1) is suitable for babies weighing up to 15 pounds who are unable to push up onto their hands and knees
• The bassinet (Stage 2) is designed for infants weighing up to 20 pounds who are not yet able to push up onto their hands and knees
• The play yard is suitable for toddlers up to 35 inches tall who are unable to climb out
Graco Travel Lite Crib with Stages Overview
The Graco Travel Lite Crib with Stages has been designed to grow with your baby. Comprising a play yard and a height-adjustable bassinet that sits on top of it, the latter can be removed, turning it into a travel cot.
An attached canopy shields your baby from any overhead light, creating a cozy environment that promotes sleep. A rail with soft toys attached runs across the top.
When your baby is too big to use the bassinet and travel crib, he or she will still be able to use the play yard.
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Pros
- Longevity
The bassinet component is unique in that it comprises two levels, one being for smaller babies the other for use as they grow. This 
feature ensures your child’s utmost comfort, and it extends the time they will be able to use the bassinet.
- Compact & Portable
The Graco Travel Lite Bassinet is removable, so you can take it on outings or vacations, to give your baby a familiar environment in which to nap or sleep. A carry bag makes for tidy storage and convenient transportation.
As with some similar offerings in the Graco range, including the Graco Nimble Nook, the play yard component is 20% smaller than most other play yards. This makes it more convenient to travel with and it will fit into a small space, either at home or away.
- Versatile
Remove the bassinet, and the crib becomes a portable play yard.
- Ventilation
Airy mesh sides provide ventilation and a more comfortable temperature during hot weather.
- Comfortable
A quilted mattress pad will keep your little one comfortable and snug.
- Canopy
A canopy provides shade from the light, allowing your baby to sleep more easily.
- Automatic folding
The crib features Graco’s signature push-button folding system, which makes traveling with it or storing it, a breeze.
- Transportation wheels
Integrated wheels enable easy relocation of the crib.
Cons
- Odor
A number of customers complained that the crib they received had a strong odor.
- Size
A few buyers stated that the crib was smaller than they’d expected, so be sure to read the measurements before purchasing.
Caring for the Graco Travel Lite Crib with Stages
The Graco Travel Lite Crib with Stages is easy to clean. After washing it with soap and water, it can be drip-dried. The carry bag is machine washable.
If you take it to the beach, to prevent damaging the top rail lock, shake out any sand before placing the play yard in its bag.
Graco Travel Lite Crib Purchaser Feedback
The Graco Travel Lite Crib has a lot of great purchaser feedback.
Many people have commented on its sturdiness and durability. Parents love its portability, which enables them to provide their baby with a secure and familiar place to nap or play when they are away from home.
Numerous parents have said that they are very happy with the size of the crib, which is compact enough to fit through most doorways. Parents have also commented on the convenience of being able to fit the crib beside their bed. This enables them to check on their baby or feed them during the night, without having to get out of bed.
The ease of setting up and folding the Travel Lite Crib with Stages also received numerous comments.
A small number of purchasers said the crib is smaller than they were expecting. These people expressed concerns that the Stage 1 bassinet would only be usable for three or four months.
Some purchasers have reported using the Stage 2 bassinet for considerably longer. Some also said that their toddler used the play yard for one to two years.
Graco Travel Lite Crib with Stages Summary
The Graco Travel Lite Crib with Stages will be an excellent choice if you are short on space. It’s also ideal for parents on a tight budget.
Whether you’re at home or away, your little one will always feel at home in this cozy and comfortable crib.
When traveling, it will enable your baby to sleep in familiar surroundings and play with the attached soft toys above the crib. And, when they are a little older, they can use it as a play yard.
Versatile, compact, portable and economical, it comes in a range of appealing colors. There’s sure to be one or more that will suit your nursery. Check them out!
