Babylo Liteway Lightweight Travel Cot - Grey Mélange

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All of the materials feel extremely good quality — this is definitely one of the comfier travel cots that we've used. Once the Babylo 'Liteway travel cot' has been removed from the carry bag you will have it assembled in a few minutes. deep, putting it on a par with most travel cot mattresses but perhaps not up there with the likes of the Bugaboo Stardust. For ease of moving about, it also has two wheels when folded up that means you can pull it along like a suitcase – genius!

Made of breathable mesh with a padded mattress included, the Slumber has three distinct uses as a bedside co-sleeper, travel cot and playpen. He was also impressed with the durability, saying, "I’m really impressed with the quality of the build, despite the ‘sticky’ mechanics. Whether you're looking for something safe for a newborn, or a roomy cot for an older toddler, you'll find it here. It's impressively easy to set up and fold down – a true highlight compared to trickier styles such as the Joie Kubbie Sleep. 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.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. She won a The Week Junior Book Award in 2023, her books have been translated into several languages and she's been featured in The Guardian, The Sunday Times and The Sun. Coming in at only 6kg, this is one of the lightest travel cots on our list, and also one of the most affordable. Do you plan to use the travel cot frequently during the year, or do you need it for a particular holiday? One parent tester said, “It feels secure, with the side bars locking in place, and is sturdy enough to accommodate a lively toddler.

Once your baby is old enough, you simply put up the side, drop the mattress down to the base of the cot, and it becomes a generously-sized travel cot and playpen that'll last until the child weighs 15kg. Zip in the newborn insert to create a bedside crib suitable from birth until approximately 6 months old. 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. Like the Joie Kubbie sleep, the Red Kite Dreamer offers the perfect travel option for families with newborns that use a bedside crib at home, as it has the same drop-side functionality built into a more portable travel cot.

These help with air circulation and will provide a more comfortable environment for your child to sleep. Once assembled, it feels sturdy enough to last a number of years, which will be helpful for when our daughter can start using it as a playpen. Travel cots are an on-the-go sleeping option that means you won’t have to rely on sleeping arrangements at your destination. Forget tricky folds, the pop-up style mechanism of the Bugaboo Stardust takes just seconds: simply pull the cot open from flat by pulling both sides. The Airpod Travel Cot is suitable from birth, but it doesn't come with a bassinet, something that you might prefer for a newborn.