BabyStart Travel Cot - Grey and Green.

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Once the baby is older, it becomes a travel cot that's almost a metre in length, offering lots of space for a growing toddler and a mattress that our parent testers really rated.

What I like most about this cot is that it comes ready to go (even the sheets are included) so if you arrived at your destination late and needed to get the kids in bed swiftly, you’d be able to do so with minimal fuss. Weight — Travel cots vary significantly in weight - we found some that are under 7kg and others that weigh in at a hefty 11kg. It’s on par with the Micralite in terms of quality but gets bonus points for the foldable newborn level and super easy assembly.I think the only downside is that because of the design where the mattress tucks into a pocket you can’t use a sheet. A drop-down side offers the option to safely co-sleep with your babe, so you can have that extra sense of security when you’re in unfamiliar surroundings. It feels nice and padded and had a solid firm base underneath to secure into the cot," said home tester Bridget, who tested this with her 4 month old.

The BabyStart Hypoallergenic foam cotbed cot mattress provides your little one with comfortable support. It’s fairly large in comparison to some of the other travel cots we tested, but it’s easy and straightforward to assemble and took just a few minutes. The Graco Contour Electra comes bursting with added extras, including practical additions like a cot-top changing unit, and fun ones like the mobile and battery-operated unit that plays tunes and vibrates the cot. This means you don’t get the value add elements such as being super light or small, but it absolutely does the job.

Whilst compact and able to fit under some beds while not in use, it does have a large footprint and therefore takes up quite a lot of car boot space and may not fit into the boot of smaller cars. Our Bugaboo Stardust travel cot has a unique design that means it stays in one piece, even with the mattress in it. Most can be used from birth – we’ve specified the manufacturer’s instructions – but the travel cots that have a built-in bassinet offer a cosier, elevated sleep environment for newborns. It can be hard to find an affordable one that is actually easy to put up and down though, and the last thing you want is to be stood struggling for an hour trying to fold the thing, when you are on a tight schedule. MFM reviewer Helen who tested the Chicco Next2Me Pop Up with her 1-month-old son Alessio said, "The Pop Up works very well as a crib for the early months of a baby’s life, especially for people who will be travelling a lot with a young baby, because it is so easy to put up and down.

It weighs 13 kgs and is very thoughtfully designed with a padded top rail and wipe-clean soft fabrics. 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. FoldLite’s one-of-a-kind design offers two ways to fold and less weight to carry — getting you to playtime faster. The wipe clean design and removable washable cover make it easy to care for and clean in the event of little accidents. I was actually very surprised when my older son hopped in the cot to play with his toys and actually seemed to fit in quite nicely - which he still does whenever it’s out.If you're looking for a travel cot that will do double or even triple duty, this could be the product for you. This Internet site provides information of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only.

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.

If you're looking for an all-rounder for occasional use during the first couple of years of your child's life, it's a good value option that performs well. It says it is suitable for up to 3 years old, but my 3-year-old would not be comfortable in this and would certainly be able to climb out so I think 2 is probably more realistic, but I should say my 3-year-old is tall for his age. 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. I’m already a big fan of Nuna as I use their pram (the Triv) every day, so I was excited to try its latest travel cot, the Sena Aire. The mesh means that you can get a great view of your baby or toddler, while also ensuring good air circulation at night time.