Cots & playpens

Cots, playpens and travel cribs: prices and safety rules in Canada

Updated 4 November 2026

In Canada a basic portable playpen costs about CA$80 to CA$125, a model with a bassinet or changing table about CA$130 to CA$300, and premium travel cribs with a bassinet about CA$300 to CA$400. A used cot or playpen should still meet the federal rules described below. To get offers for the model you want, send a request on BlaBlaPrice and receive current offers from Canadian sellers.

Federal playpen rules

Playpens sold in Canada are covered by the federal Playpens Regulations, SOR/2018-186. They limit how far posts may stand above the surface, require metal parts to be free of burrs and sharp edges, and apply to sleep accessories designed or advertised for a playpen. A playpen must also pass the test in Schedule 7. Ask the seller to confirm that the model meets SOR/2018-186 before you buy.

Season and winter use

In Calgary, Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto, winter keeps play indoors for months, so a playpen is mostly used in a heated room. Choose a model that folds to fit a condo lift or a small car. Vancouver's milder climate makes no difference to the rules, which are national.

Units, delivery and used items

Sleeping areas are measured in centimetres and mattress thickness in millimetres, while some listings use inches, so convert before you compare. A price usually covers the playpen only, so check whether the mattress, bassinet, changing table or travel bag is included. For a used item, ask for the model, its age and any recall notice. Delivery to Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary or Ottawa may add cost for a large box.

What to put in your request

Say whether you want a cot, a playpen or a travel crib, the sleeping area size you need, whether you need a mattress, bassinet or changing table, the material and colour you prefer, whether you buy new or used, your city and your budget in CA$.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe what you need in your own words in a chat, and you can add a photo. The AI asks for missing details, looks through Canadian sellers' websites and price lists, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Sellers reply in the chat with their own offer and delivery terms, and your contact details stay hidden. Start with a request on BlaBlaPrice or browse children's furniture.