Where relevant, we checked how simple it was to adjust it to its different stages (from bassinet to cot, for example).

Maxi-Cosi Swift 3-in-1 Travel Cot with Fitted Sheets for Maxi-Cosi Swift 3-in-1 Travel Cot with Fitted Sheets for

At just 12 pounds, it’s wonderfully light—so much so that you can easily move it from one area of the house to another to keep an eye on baby during naptime. the Swift is the lightest multi-purpose travel cot on the market, meaning you can easily take it with you wherever you like. So light it almost floats, the Swift packs into a handy carry bag, so it’s ideal for taking with you on days out visiting friends and family or for weekends away.

You can find Kate’s advice at the bottom of this article – but, in short, don’t add extra mattresses, loose sheets, toys or pillows to a baby’s travel cot. The main cot, however, is a good size and both of my boys enjoyed playing with their toys in it together. Kate advises that if your baby is too young to use a particular travel cot, a bassinet or carry-cot is a good portable sleep space alternative.

Maxi-Cosi Swift Travel Cot Fitted Sheets for the Toddler Maxi-Cosi Swift Travel Cot Fitted Sheets for the Toddler

The full-size mattress creates ample space for playtime and is made extra secure by buckling underneath the cot to eliminate any risk of suffocation. It’s designed for babies from birth to 3 years, with breathable mesh walls offering excellent visibility from across the room.

However, rules vary, so check specific airline regulations for flying with children before deciding whether to take your crib with you. Its tubular steel frame is held in place by a four-point Safe-T-Lock system but folds flat for effortless transport. so we checked it into the hold at the airport along with our suitcase for no extra cost (most airlines include a travel cot within a child’s baggage allowance). The nursery plays a big part in those first months, just like the rest of your family home, as you may not go out as much as you used to.

Maxi-Cosi Swift Lightweight Portable Playard, 1-Step Fold Maxi-Cosi Swift Lightweight Portable Playard, 1-Step Fold

Just like our car seats and pushchairs, our home equipment range keeps babies safe and comfortable from the minute they arrive home. Many parents also purchase one to keep at a place their child regularly sleeps—a grandparent or shared custodian’s house, for example, or even in another room of their own home. Folding it back down again is equally effortless - you simply pull the handle in the centre of the base back up.There are no hidden locks that get in the way; one swift action and you can simply get on with your busy day. This multi-functional travel cot is ideal if you have a newborn or young infant and want to set up a semi-permanent space for them. A mom of two who’s always up for the next adventure (from road-tripping around South Africa’s national parks with an 18-month-old to hiking up Scottish mountains with a six-week-old), she has traveled extensively with her kids and personally tested many different brands of travel cribs. Others are compact enough to count as carry-on luggage and can be stowed in an overhead compartment. But be assured this is as it should be to maintain a safe ventilated sleeping area without creating any gaps at the edges.

Maxi Cosi Swift 3 in 1 Travel Cot - Essential Graphite

Your first night at home with your baby is a new experience for all of you, but you can make this experience a comfortable one for you and your baby by using a co-sleeper. For mealtimes, our Maxi-Cosi Minla highchair lends a helping hand from birth up to 6 years, Even if your little one just wants a seat at the table! Brica recommends stopping using the bassinet when your baby reaches three months, 15 pounds, or can push up on their hands and knees—whichever comes first. Including co-sleepers, travel beds, rockers, highchairs and even a range of smart nursery products, each product has been designed with function and style, and will look beautiful in any home. Pack the lightweight travel cot into its handy carry bag and take it with you on days out visiting friends and family, or on any weekend away.There’s even a side exit aimed at keeping older toddlers entertained when they’re using it as a play area. Yes, and I’ve done so many times, but make sure that the manufacturer’s guidance states that it’s suitable. Wherever you go, you want your little one to sleep as comfortably as they would be sleeping at home. Travel cots are designed to be used with their original mattress and adding a second mattress or changing it could affect the stability of the cot or create a gap between the mesh sides and the base of the cot.