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Updated Feb, 6
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Can you bring a portable crib on a plane with Southwest Airlines when traveling with a baby?
Bringing a portable crib (Pack ’n Play) on Southwest
Short answer: Yes — you can usually bring a portable crib or playard when flying Southwest, but how it’s handled can vary.
- Gate-check or check at the ticket counter: Many families gate-check portable cribs (they’re returned at the jet bridge) or check them with other baggage.
- Checked-bag allowance: If the playard is checked as regular baggage it may count toward your checked-bag allowance; strollers and car seats are commonly accepted free at the gate, but playards aren’t always treated the same — confirm before travel.
- Prepare it: Collapse and bag the crib if possible, label it, and arrive early so staff can note it.
- Onboard use: Portable cribs are not used in place of an approved child restraint system for takeoff/landing. If you plan to secure your baby in a seat, use an FAA‑approved car seat and buy a seat for the child.
- Best practice: Call Southwest or check your reservation ahead of time to confirm acceptance and whether it will be gate-checked or count as a checked bag.
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