Pop-ups are, of course, the easiest, but check to see if your chosen product is quick to assemble, fold and pack away. They’re lightweight, have collapsible sides and fold into a portable format with a carry handle, making them great for holidays, breaks and overnight stays. But remember, a firm mattress is important for safe sleep for your baby, and doesn’t mean your child won’t be comfortable. Contains two height-adjustable levels — a top one for newborns and a lower one for toddlers (great for recent c-section mums who can’t bend down too far!

More, it comes with a removable mattress that is made of fireproof sponge to balance better comfort and higher security. Some people are simply happy with a product that can easily fit in the car boot and isn’t too heavy to carry to the front door. It folds up to an easily transportable, small travel bag and has lovely extras such as the hanging toy bar and night light which are well thought out. 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.

Kinderkraft Joy Children's Travel Bed/Cot/Cot/Travel Cot/Practical/Modern Design Functional: the Joy travel cot is designed for children from birth up to 25 kg. Soft mattresses are known to increase the risk of SIDS as they make it harder for babies to lose body heat, which can cause them to become too hot. This is what makes travel cots ideal for vacations, holidays as well as overnight stays away from home. Where a mattress on the floor might provide a simple place to sleep for your toddler when they’re away from their bed, it doesn’t do much else.

Regular cots are often made of wood and to disassemble and put in a car or suitcase would be quite a task! Travel cots are an on-the-go sleeping option that means you won’t have to rely on sleeping arrangements at your destination.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. Christy adds: "We took it as hold luggage out our TUI flight, and could even have fitted it inside our large family suitcase to avoid dropping it off at the 'oversized luggage' desk. Winner of the Mumsnet Best Travel Cot 2018 award, the Joie Commuter Change didn’t quite make our top five this year, but it’s still a great product and definitely worth considering. From our super spacious and smart All Star playpens, to our fun and interactive Pote Plus potties, everything in our range is designed to make 'lifes most important journey' that little bit easier. but you can minimise this by providing them with a comfortable, safe and familiar place to sleep — i.

MFM reviewer Vita tested the travel cot with her baby daughter and noted that, “The bag is not small but given the robust all-in-one frame, it actually feels quite compact. You’ll be able to tell which is which simply by looking at it, but pretty much every product will state the age suitability, so keep an eye out for that, as well. Although this cot doesn't have an all-in-one pop-up assembly, it's still easy to put up and down, so much so that some of our home tester parents didn’t need the instructions. Overall, the Joie Baby Kubbie Sleep Bedside Travel Cot is a great choice for parents looking for a safe and comfortable sleep solution for their little one.

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. Babies and toddlers benefit hugely from experiencing new places and it's great for families to spend this quality time together outside the home. 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 final travel cot feature you should be focusing on when finding the best travel cot for your little one is the canopy or the insect net. The brand known for stylish baby products won't disappoint parents on the go, with a sleek silhouette, premium-feeling fabrics and excellent functionality.

This type of cot is usually used from the newborn stage up until toddlerhood – or until the little wriggler can climb out by themselves. This ultra light portable crib may not pack down as small as the LittleLife Arc 2, but it’s spacious and easy to transport nevertheless. All of the materials feel extremely good quality — this is definitely one of the comfier travel cots that we've used. 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. 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.

She specialises in children's mental health and her books are used by therapists, teachers and SENCOs across the UK. It’s not perfect though — alongside being expensive, we found it could potentially be a little draughty in certain conditions as it mounts directly onto the floor. Like the Maxi-Cosi, it has the two different height levels and comes with a good mattress and a travel bag. If you decide to go for a super budget version or one that isn’t well made, you might find that the cot doesn’t reach that point and you’ll need to replace it before your toddler has outgrown it. The latest model has a 4-in-1 design, so it can be used as a newborn crib, toddler travel cot, playpen with an open side and as a co-sleeper.