Babylo Liteway Lightweight Travel Cot - Grey Mélange

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Our testers also found that fitting everything in the carry case and zipping it back up again could be difficult. They rely on a number of sources, including our independent reviews, testing undertaken during the MadeForMums Awards, and feedback from our home testing panel and Top Testers Club.

Zip in the newborn insert to create a bedside crib suitable from birth until approximately 6 months old. It's definitely not the lightest product on our list, but remove any accessories you're not using (such as the changer or bassinet) and this significantly reduces the weight to make it easier to move or carry. It also packs up compactly for ease of transport and has a very comfortable mattress that I think little ones will sleep well in. Although one of the priciest travel cots on our list, the Stardust can still deliver great value if you’re using your travel cot regularly with your baby.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. soft mattress makes the travel cot a comfortable and snug place for your child to sleep on a trip or at home. They'll be able to sleep easily no matter the location with the help of this Babylo Lightweight Travel Cot. If you're looking for longevity beyond that, the Venture TravelPod and the Micralite Sleep 'n' Go have a slightly longer lifespan, but will cost you a little more. Janet lives in London on the banks of the river Thames where she enjoys working with young people with challenging childhoods, cycling and is a regular at the local boxing gym.

MFM home tester Jessica said, “The Graco Electra travel cot has proven to be a lovely cot for my 5 month old son. Regular cots are often made of wood and to disassemble and put in a car or suitcase would be quite a task! One parent tester said, “It feels secure, with the side bars locking in place, and is sturdy enough to accommodate a lively toddler. Whether you're looking for something safe for a newborn, or a roomy cot for an older toddler, you'll find it here.For example, if the travel cot will be used for overnight stays at relatives or friends every month, you won’t need to worry too much about weight and the ease of assembly – especially if it can remain constructed. For ease of moving about, it also has two wheels when folded up that means you can pull it along like a suitcase – genius! Travel cots are an on-the-go sleeping option that means you won’t have to rely on sleeping arrangements at your destination. MFM home tester Rovenna, who tried it with her 4-month-old, said, "The fact it has both a raised zip in baby bassinet or a deep bed for toddlers – as well as a comfortable and generously filled built in mattress – is fantastic.

Poppy is also an award-winning, best-selling children's and parenting author of books such as Don't Worry, Be Happy, The Extraordinary Book That Makes You Feel Happy and Mother Power. The Airpod Travel Cot is suitable from birth, but it doesn't come with a bassinet, something that you might prefer for a newborn. Overall, the cot is smaller in size than some other options, but that means it folds up smaller too. It's not the most compact travel cot when it's assembled and is still quite large when it's folded — it's wide and square, which may be awkward to transport in smaller car boots. Offering a good amount of room, the travel cot can also be used as a play pen, and offers a comfy night's sleep for babies and toddlers.She specialises in children's mental health and her books are used by therapists, teachers and SENCOs across the UK. We love that the crib has 6 adjustable heights to better help it align the barrier of the crib to the parents' mattress — this is particularly useful if you're travelling and staying in different places. All of the materials feel extremely good quality — this is definitely one of the comfier travel cots that we've used.

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," said MFM reviewer Dominic, who tested this with his newborn daughter. The soft mattress makes the travel cot a comfy and secure place for your baby to sleep on a trip or at home. The brand known for stylish baby products won't disappoint parents on the go, with a sleek silhouette, premium-feeling fabrics and excellent functionality.With a travel cot disassembly is usually a matter of a few minutes (or even seconds) and some of the travel cots on our list fold small enough to fit in a suitcase or overhead locker alongside the stroller. 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. Lightweight, easy to fold and compact for storage this cot is ideal for taking with you on your adventures. The Lullaby Trust also advise that portable cribs aren’t placed against radiators and remain out of reach of blind cords. Ruth looked at how much space the cot took up in a room – did it slot in easily, and was it more suited to indoors or outdoors?