The FoldLite pop-up travel cot and playpen provides the versatility you need when you’re at home or on the go. The one-of-a-kind design offers two ways to fold and less weight to carry — getting you to playtime faster.

What I like most about this cot is that it comes ready to go (even the sheets are included) so if you arrived at your destination late and needed to get the kids in bed swiftly, you’d be able to do so with minimal fuss. The convenient home fold is perfect for when you need to quickly clear space and pops open in seconds when you’re ready to get back to playtime. It is also much lighter than a traditional travel cot, ensuring that when you’re at the airport, you don’t feel like a Blackpudlian donkey.Once side buttons released the cot was very easy to fold down, i found you had to lie it on the mattress a certain way for it to fold round it properly. Graco are well-loved by Mumsnetters thanks to their good-quality, affordable baby gear, and this travel cot is no exception. We also tested each cot for speed of assembly and disassembly, and picked it up when folded, to see if it was something that could be carried around an airport.

Compact and contemporary design for modern and small spaces with a simple and stylish frameEasy pack and go cot folds compactly and stows in handy travel bag to keep you traveling safe and sound. This type of cot is usually used from the newborn stage up until toddlerhood – or until the little wriggler can climb out by themselves. Sweet2Sleep is the perfect bedside companion to keep your precious newborn nearby while also giving them a safe space to dream. The Graco foldlite is excellent value for a lightweight cot that’s easy to erect and collapse, and we felt both our seven-month-old and two-year-old testers were safe in there.

This information is supplied for personal use only, and may not be reproduced in any way without the prior consent of Aldi nor without due acknowledgement. The Joie kubbie™ Sleep is a real steal and a brilliant choice for new parents who want something that covers all bases - that's why we've named it our best travel cot overall for 2023. You’ll also need a lightweight sheet to go over the mattress, but make sure this is fitted and there’s no loose fabric that baby could pull over their face. As such, this is a great option for creating a safe space to pop your baby or toddler down at home or while travelling. The compact design makes it easy to transport and set up, while the bedside feature allows for easy access to your baby during the night.

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. td>

Yes6. Finding the right one that is compact enough to fit in your car and effortless to carry around on day trips is easy with Graco. She specialises in children's mental health and her books are used by therapists, teachers and SENCOs across the UK. I think the mattress is good and comfy, I worry slightly that it has no structure poles to keep it completely flat at the bottom of the cot, but I think that would then add to the weight of the product.And as we spend more time in our home environments,its more necessary to have a secure, comfortable place for themto be. It is very comforting to be able to see the baby when sleeping from a distance without having to look over the top and potentially disrupting baby. Folding it back down again is equally effortless - you simply pull the handle in the centre of the base back up.

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