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Best Play yards

Which Play yards performed best in our tests?

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We tested 6 play yards to determine the best-performing models. Our expert lab technicians tested each Play yard based on the following criteria:

  • Portability
  • Bassinet
  • Weight (lbs.)
  • Ease of use
  • Safety

Below lists the Play yards that rated best in each of the tests our experts looked for. Learn about how these tests were performed and find out which Play yard is rated best when you subscribe.

Consumer Reports Ratings for Best Play yards

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Portability is based on our judgment of how easy it is to pack and carry or transport the packed play yard.


This Play yard which tested best for Portability has the following features: .

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Bassinet is our safety assessment of the means of attaching the bassinet to the play yard.


This Play yard which tested best for Bassinet has the following features: .

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The weight of the play yard in pounds.


This Play yard which tested best for Weight (lbs.) has the following features: .

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The Ease of use score is based on our judgment of ease of set-up and closure, and accessibility and ease of use of the latches.


This Play yard which tested best for Ease of use has the following features: .

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Safety assessments mean that all six models tested met the requirements of the ASTM F406-08a Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs/Play Yards. The safety score shown consists of whether the model has a changing table strap, whether the bassinet is easy to dislodge¿by an older sibling, for example, and whether the mattress is securely attached and cannot be easily dislodged from the bottom of the play yard by the child occupant.


This Play yard which tested best for Safety has the following features: .