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A pack and play (also called a playard) is light and folds into a bag. A mini crib is a real wooden crib, close to full-size comfort, that still folds flat. Here’s how our Graco pack and play and our mini crib compare, with real dimensions so you know what you’re getting.
| Mini crib (Foundations HideAway) | Pack and play (Graco) | |
|---|---|---|
| Size set up | 40″ L × 26″ W × 34″ H | 39.5″ L × 28.25″ W × 29″ H |
| Folded | Folds flat and rolls through a standard doorway on locking wheels | Folds into a carry bag |
| Frame | Solid pine | Fabric and mesh over a metal frame |
| Mattress | Firm, fitted foam mattress | Thin pad |
| Feels like | A real crib at home | A playpen |
| Best for | Stays of 4+ nights, light sleepers, holiday rentals and hotels | Weekends, small rooms, doubling as a play space |
| Rental from | $11/day | $10/day |
“Mini” refers to the footprint, not the comfort. Our mini crib is about a foot shorter than a standard crib, with roughly the same footprint as a pack and play, but it has a firm mattress and solid wood sides. The difference is that it folds flat, rolls through a standard doorway and sets up in minutes, so we can deliver it to your holiday rental or hotel and take it away again.
Use only the mattress that came with the crib, with a sheet made for it. Never add a second mattress or padding to a pack and play. Put baby on their back, with no pillows, bumpers or loose blankets, and follow the height and weight limits.
Buying a mini crib or a pack and play for one or two trips a year means spending money and finding storage space. We rent both in Squamish, delivered to you, and they can be set up before you arrive. Driving to Whistler? We’ll coordinate a porch pickup in Squamish on your way through.
See Crib Rentals → · Rent the mini crib → · Rent the pack and play →
Is a mini crib the same as a pack and play?
No. Both are portable, but they’re built differently. The pack and play has mesh sides over a metal frame and folds into a carry bag. The mini crib is solid pine with slatted sides and a firm mattress. It doesn’t go in a bag, but it folds flat, so if you’re tight on space you can fold it away during the day.
Can a baby sleep in a pack and play every night?
Yes, as long as it meets current safety standards and you follow its limits and the safe sleep basics above.
Will the mini crib fit in my rental?
Set up, it’s 40″ × 26″, so it fits in most holiday rental and hotel rooms. If you’re unsure, send us your room details and we’ll help.
Can a toddler use a mini crib?
Until they reach the height or weight limit, or can climb out. After that, try an inflatable toddler bed with raised sides.
More planning help: what to pack vs. rent, baby gear for Squamish Valley cabins, and the Happy Place package (mini crib, BOB stroller and high chair, 10% off).
