Extra handy as we could also use the actual cot mattress in it for extra comfort if we had space in the car, or latterly when we had got rid of the cot but had friends or relatives to stay.

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. New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging .If you’re all sharing a bedroom when you travel, it may get stuffy very quickly, especially if it isn’t an air-conditioned room. Obviously, it needs to be appropriate for the age and size of your child, but you’ll also want to take note of how portable it is, how quickly it can be assembled – and how much you want to spend. Be sure to check out our fantastic selection of pushchair accessories as well - from handy stroller organisers to stylish fur trim stroller hoods. The travel cot takes mere seconds to assemble: the legs drop and lock as you open it, after which the mattress drops in. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.

We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. We love the idea of the bedside design and I think that’s what makes the Joie Kubbie Sleep unique as a travel cot. 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.All of the materials feel extremely good quality — this is definitely one of the comfier travel cots that we've used.

The toddler has a habit of swinging their leg up and escaping their regular cot, so we tried to find ones that kept them contained. The Red Kite Dreamer and Joie Kubbie Sleep also offer co-sleeping but, unlike these, the PopUp has a range of features that make it a really great choice for newborns. One of the great features of the Joie Kubbie Sleep travel cot is that it can be used beside the bed once its straps are attached to the bed, and its side is dropped. They then helped me pick the right car seat that would fit on my pram – again I had no idea but Gemma (I think her name was), was really helpful. Setting up this pop-up travel cot was a total breeze, despite how tall and strudy it is once erected.Parent tester Cali, who tested the CoZee Go with her 13-month-old son Teddy, really loved the style and quality of the travel cot: "There are cheaper travel cot and playpen options out there but they don't look as stylish or high quality. Travel cot mattresses are often thinner and feel harder than those in a permanent cot, but don’t be tempted to place folded blankets or a quilt under the baby to make them more comfortable, as this could cause injury, suffocation or overheating. I’m expecting twins and have been looking at getting a travel cot with a drop side to use as a co-sleeper as they seem bigger than the standard co sleepers, so I’m hoping will last me longer with 2.

Unsurprisingly it’s big and heavy, and not particularly easy to move around, although the two wheels do help a little. MESH SIDES: The mesh ventilation panelled sides provide increased airflow for a good nights sleep as well as view panel so you can easily see your little one. Also, if you’re in unfamiliar territory and are travelling with a mini-escape artist, a travel cot with high mesh sides means you can see your child and they can see out, but they’re perfectly safe at all times. The Silver Cross Slumber is lightweight, too, so would be ideal for taking on holiday to create somewhere safe for baby to play in a villa or hotel room. The bedside feature with the drop side makes it, in theory, easy to see your baby when they’re in the cot.

Like magic, it folds up into a very compact size, although you do have to wrap the mattress around the outside before putting it all in the carry bag.