Despite the low weight, this is a decent sized crib so your child will have plenty of space to move around. The mesh sides are seethrough so you can keep an eye on them at all times. It is not a long term option as it will only last a couple of months (until they are sitting up ), but for those precious first few months this is ideal and probably the best travel bassinet you can buy. It is hard to get the mattress properly flat, it often ends up with a few contours along it. It is also a bit thinner than the Baby Bjorn 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 planning lots of travel by public transport, or lots of flights, you will want to look for a lightweight and compact crib.

Higher quality cots will have passed all these regulations, so you’re better off paying a little more for a high-quality cot. Warranty If you are looking for a cheap compact travel cot then this crib from Dream On Me is worth looking at.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.

This folds down really small into a bag that you can easily carry around thanks to the shoulder strap. It also comes with a nice soft 100% cotton sheet and a self-inflating mattress for added comfort.The baby travel crib comes with a foldable mattress rather than an inflatable one so it is a bit bulkier in this regard. The mattress is attached on the outer underside of the cot using snaps that hold it in place really well. The tent offers some protection from the sun with 50%UV protection but we haven’t tried it as a beach tent yet. It is harder to open and close than the Baby Bjorn. It one of the logic puzzle type designs where you have to fold out the legs individually to get them in the right position. This fits well with our travel style where we will generally be moving location quite frequently on any trip, and often we will be relying on public transport to get around so have to carry our own travel gear quite a lot.

Not sure where to start? Jumaimah Hussain from Kiddies Kingdom has outlined the following key features to look out for when buying a travel cot. The crib is made from flame retardant fabrics. The cot opens from the side so toddlers can get in and out themselves when the sides are open making it into a fun den for them in the day times.

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Travel cots can be more than just space for your child to sleep in, but can also double up as a play area when they’re awake. This also gives you a space that you can safely place a child without the danger of them crawling around the caravan where they can get into accidents. Mattress For this reason, we prefer the tent style cots when travelling in places where mosquitos are a problem as this gives us a bit of extra peace of mind and saves us from having to try and rig up a separate mosquito net. With this portable travel crib, you don’t just get a newborn travel cot/bassinet but also a changing mat and a diaper bag all in one. This is a great portable infant bed for newborns giving them a nice small and cosy place to rest their head for the night. If you are moving around a lot (or even if you aren’t) you will truly appreciate a simple design and rapid construction time.