Things to consider include how long you want to use the crib, what you want it for (and, therefore, whether lightness or size is the greater priority), and how much you’re willing to spend. Where relevant, we checked how simple it was to adjust it to its different stages (from bassinet to cot, for example). The 3-in-1 travel cot has a unique two-stage mattress which unzips to perfectly fit the bassinet, providing a smaller, cosier mattress ideal for newborns. As it is quite lightweight, it’s only suitable for children up to 15kg and you’ll need to stop using it once your little one has the ability to climb. The crib withstood our durability tests well, and we liked that its shallow depth made it simple to clean.

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I recently took the cot on holiday with me as I wanted to have a safe play-space to pop down my newly crawling baby. Some can be used as a permanent sleeping place for your baby or toddler, while others adapt throughout the first stages of their life from bassinet to cot or playpen. You may need to run through it with anyone else that’s going to be using your travel cot, such as a childminder or grandparent. Nevertheless, we found it almost unbelievably easy to set up, with assembly taking one minute and disassembly taking less than 30 seconds.Once packed away, we tested how easy it was to carry the crib before dropping it from waist height to test its durability further. When used as an elevated cot for toddlers, the mattress does not need to be in direct contact with cold floor, while the thick, foam mattress provides a comfy place to rest.

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Setup and take-down took us around five minutes, though we thought this time would be much shorter once we were familiar with the crib’s straps and buttons. Some parents choose to invest in a pack-n’-play-style travel crib as their child’s permanent sleeping place. It comes with an optional mattress and fitted sheet for added comfort and folds up easily with the handy side buttons. pounds, it isn’t the lightest cot on this list and probably not the most convenient choice for air travel. As such, this is a great option for creating a safe space to pop your baby or toddler down at home or while travelling.Graco My View Travel Crib With Stages: Compact and well-made, we liked that this crib was quick to assemble. We checked how the added weight affected the crib’s stability, then dropped the sandbag from 6 inches to simulate a toddler jumping up and down. It’s on par with the Micralite in terms of quality but gets bonus points for the foldable newborn level and super easy assembly. The Cloud from Zoebaby keeps your hands free for other gear thanks to its clever backpack-style carry bag and compact design. We felt an over-the-shoulder strap would have been more useful than the short carry handles included and that it was too wide for convenient air travel.