The Peapod is a well-designed travel crib and they have also thought to include some useful features for outdoor use including UV protection and anchor straps. The fabrics used on the Baby Bjorn Travel Crib Light are tested and approved in accordance with the Oeko-Tex Standard 100, class 1 for baby products. This guarantees that the fabrics are free from harmful and allergenic substances, meaning they are safe for baby to sleep and chew on. While lugging an extra bed around might sound like a faff, if you’re staying in a hotel, visiting friends or camping with a baby in tow and chaos reigns, once you've popped up your travel cot you will breathe a sigh of relief. Babies love routine, especially when it comes to bedtime. The safe confines of a portable crib will provide a comfortable and familiar place to put your tired infant wherever you might be in the world, so everyone can get a better night's kip.

If you are looking for a cheap compact travel cot then this crib from Dream On Me is worth looking at. For the bargain price, you make a couple of small compromises. the main one is that it is harder to set it up and it takes a bit longer to do this.It is also common for hotels to charge for use of their cribs. By having your own you can save this cost whilst also knowing that you do not have to worry about the quality and cleanliness of the hotel owned cribs. It is often possible to find accommodation that provides a crib or cot for your baby or toddler. But if you are planning a trip where you move around a lot, you can’t always be sure that there will be one available. Generally, the higher the brand quality and reputation, the more expensive their products will be. However, this will often mean that the cot will last longer and have more features, so overall, both you and your child’s experience will be better. It is great for changing nappies where you don’t have a clean surface and works well as a bed for your baby too when using the mattress supplied. When it comes to materials the thing that we really want to know is whether it can be washed or not? And if so, how can it be washed?

Mesh window: a good travel cot should have at least one mesh window so that you can always see the baby. The Kidco Peapod is another pop-up tent style travel cot. The lightweight mesh surrounds your child keeping the bugs at bay, but also allows good airflow to reach your child. A large front zipped panel allows for easy access.If you are putting it in the boot of your car for a few weeks or just staying in one or two locations, these may not be such important considerations, but do think ahead to what other trips you might take with your babies and toddlers. You can get pop-up cots, fold out cots and tent style poled cots that all require a different amount of time and effort to put up. The door zips up with sturdy zips that stand up well to repeated use and they are on the outside so your little Houdini shouldn’t be able to get out without you knowing about it (if you want them to be able to get out, just leave a tiny gap for their little fingers and they should be able to pull the zip down).