The bottom level of the cot is insulated from the floor by rubber pads to protect your child from the cold and your floor from scratching. Whether you are recovering from birth or taking care of all those night-time wakings, baby is safely in their crib when you need easy access. The Cosatto 4 in 1 Travel Cot/Play Pen is an easy-to-assemble travel cot that has the potential to double as playpen, making it a useful bit of kit for any family on the move. This is partly to enable a compact fold and easy storage, and is why travel cots are usually not recommended for permanent overnight sleep.

Be sure to check out our fantastic selection of pushchair accessories as well - from handy stroller organisers to stylish fur trim stroller hoods. And when it comes to helping younger babies feel secure while they sleep, swaddling can help to moderate their self startle reflex - so check out our helpful guide on how to swaddle a baby.

The Sofi features durable but lightweight frame with steel legs finished with rubber legs to ensure and insulation from the floor and protect the floor from scratches. The PopUp is the latest offering from the Chicco Next2Me range and is a great option for parents who will be travelling with their young baby a lot in the first 6 months.

This versatile cot can be used as a standalone baby cot during the day, or easily converted into a bedside cot at night by simply removing one side and attaching it securely to the bed.The mattress can be adjusted to two different positions, it serves as a cot for the home, a travel cot, a playpen and a cradle. This design means there's no weight limit, a real plus point for parents with heavier-than-average toddler. The 2nd level (higher lever) is designed to help parents place their babies (from birth until 9 kg) in and take them from the travel cot without hurting their back. It makes for an excellent play and sleep solution to keep at grandparents’ house and works out at excellent value for money, when you consider it’s three useful items in one. Ruth scored each product based on each criteria below, with the highest scoring coming out on top as the overall winner.