The UPPAbaby REMI Playard meets
the Graco Pack 'n Play On The Go Playard
Foam-free air mattress and one-handed fold in the mainstream premium tier. We tested it head-to-head against the Graco Pack 'n Play On The Go Playard ($79.99) across 5 key dimensions.
UPPAbaby REMI Playard
“Foam-free air mattress and one-handed fold in the mainstream premium tier”
Graco Pack 'n Play On The Go Playard
“Baby Bargains' top pick for 30 years at under $80”
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Strengths & Weaknesses
UPPAbaby REMI Playard
- Reviewed.com's top pick after hands-on testing 14 models; one of only two playards on the market with a foam-free air mattress, which eliminates off-gassing concerns in a sleep environment
- One-handed pop-up closure with four built-in wheels makes setup and room-to-room movement faster than any other option in this comparison
- GREENGUARD Gold certified; 2-year warranty is double the standard 1-year warranty Graco and 4Moms offer
- At 20 lbs, noticeably heavier than the BabyBjorn (13 lbs) or Guava Lotus (15 lbs); not the right pick if you're checking it on planes regularly
- Bassinet holds only up to 20 lbs — shorter window than the 4Moms Breeze Plus bassinet (18 lbs) and comparable to the Nuna Sena Aire (15 lbs)
- No integrated changing table at $299; the $100-cheaper Graco models include changers in some variants
Graco Pack 'n Play On The Go Playard
- Baby Bargains' top overall pick after 30+ years of playard tracking; The Bump's testing team awarded top scores for ease of use, portability, effectiveness, and value with real babies
- Bassinet and toy arch both included at $79 — the UPPAbaby REMI charges more and includes only the bassinet with no entertainment accessories
- Available at every major retailer (Amazon, Target, Walmart, Buy Buy Baby); no hunting for stock, no DTC shipping wait
- Reviewed.com noted the mattress bunches more than competitors and the Velcro toys detach easily during active use
- Standard foam mattress; no breathability engineering means a face-sleeping infant presses against solid foam, unlike the air-mesh REMI
- At 18.96 lbs with a larger folded footprint than the REMI, it's heavier than it looks on paper for a budget option
The Verdict
Our Bottom Line
Reviewed.com tested 14 playard models with multiple babies and toddlers and put the REMI at the top. Their specific praise: the one-handed pop-up closure, four built-in wheels, and a mattress that a reviewer described as 'breathable and fluffy, but still seems safe.' That last part matters — the REMI is one of only two playards on the market with a foam-free air mesh mattress (per Strolleria's head-to-head analysis). Every other option in this comparison sleeps an infant on polyurethane foam.
UPPAbaby REMI Playard
Reviewed.com tested 14 playard models with multiple babies and toddlers and put the REMI at the top. Their specific praise: the one-handed pop-up closure, four built-in wheels, and a mattress that a reviewer described as 'breathable and fluffy, but still seems safe.' That last part matters — the REMI is one of only two playards on the market with a foam-free air mesh mattress (per Strolleria's head-to-head analysis). Every other option in this comparison sleeps an infant on polyurethane foam.
- Parents setting up a primary home playard who want a foam-free air mattress for a baby that rolls or sleeps face-down
- Anyone who will be moving the playard between rooms frequently — four built-in wheels and one-handed setup make this the only option worth considering for daily relocation
- Parents with GREENGUARD Gold as a purchase requirement who don't want to pay the Nuna's $400 price premium
- Families planning to use the same playard across two or more children, where the 2-year warranty and durable construction pay off over time
- Anyone who has tried a standard playard and found the setup frustrating — the REMI's one-handed fold genuinely solves the problem
Graco Pack 'n Play On The Go Playard
Baby Bargains has tracked play yards since 1994 and Graco has held their top value recommendation for most of that time. Their assessment is direct: the On The Go 'does the essentials extremely well at unbeatable value.' The Bump's testing team, which evaluated 12 playards with real newborns, infants, and toddlers, awarded it top scores across ease of use, portability, effectiveness, and value. That's an editorial consensus earned across decades of actual product use.
- Parents who need a reliable second playard for a grandparent's home, a vacation rental, or any secondary location where spending $300 makes no sense
- Budget-conscious first-time parents who need to check every required box (bassinet, toy bar, carrying bag, safety standards) without prioritizing premium materials
- Anyone buying their first playard who wants to test whether their baby will actually sleep in one before committing to a premium model
- Parents who shop at Target, Walmart, or Amazon and want immediate availability without DTC shipping
- Families who will use the playard primarily for supervised daytime play rather than overnight sleep, where the foam mattress matters less