Hiccapop TravelPod Playard review

Hiccapop TravelPod Playard offers a backpack carry at a lower price than the Guava Lotus. Hiccapop says it sets up in seconds, with large-print instructions sewn onto the underside of the playard, and folds flat into a backpack-style bag that fits in airplane overhead compartments. The main safety feature is a zip-in mattress pocket that Hiccapop says removes the gaps where arms and legs can get trapped. Aluminum legs with anti-skid padded feet support the frame, and the fabric is described as luggage-grade and machine washable. The box includes Hiccapop's waterproof playard mattress and two machine-washable cotton sheets that zip in place. Hiccapop backs it with a lifetime satisfaction guarantee. The weak point for comparison shoppers is missing data: the product page does not list the weight, folded size or child limits, and it had no buyer reviews when we checked. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

families who want an overhead-bin size crib under $160

Price

$159.99 on sale on the Hiccapop store when checked ($199.99 regular).

Hiccapop TravelPod Playard Sale price $159.99 Regular price $199.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Zip-in mattress pocket designed to remove gaps that trap arms and legs
• Large-print setup instructions sewn onto the underside
• Backpack-style carry bag that Hiccapop says fits airplane overhead compartments
• Aluminum legs with anti-skid padded feet
• Waterproof mattress and 2 machine-washable cotton sheets included

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Two sheets included, more than any other crib here
• Strength: Lifetime satisfaction guarantee and free 2-day shipping over $50
• Strength: Backpack carry like the Guava Lotus for $90 less
• Weakness: Hiccapop does not publish the weight or folded size on the product page
• Weakness: No bassinet
• Weakness: No reviews on the product page when we checked

Key facts

• Price: $159.99 on sale, $199.99 regular
• Carry: Backpack-style bag
• Sheets: 2 cotton sheets included
• Guarantee: Lifetime satisfaction guarantee

Where it ranks

Hiccapop TravelPod Playard is No. 7 in our Best Travel Cribs verdict.