Babylo Liteway Lightweight Travel Cot - Grey Mélange

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Choking hazards are also something to look out for so make sure that small parts, like zips, are well covered Lift the changing table topper to reveal a baby bath tub with a built-in mould shape to prevent the baby from slipping Ruth scored each product based on each criteria below, with the highest scoring coming out on top as the overall winner. Honourable mentions were then given to nine other top-performing beds. Safety and stability The Lullaby Trust also advise that portable cribs aren’t placed against radiators and remain out of reach of blind cords. How much does a travel cot cost?

It’s also big enough to be used as a playpen and, although there are cheaper travel cots on the market, if you find this one at a decent price you really can't go wrong. You’ll find that the added extras will usually need to be carried separately once the frame is folded down. Brands that offer attachments like these include Joie (the Joie Commuter Change won Mumsnet Best Travel Cot 2018), BabyBjorn and Graco.The likes of mud, sand, peanut butter, milk and orange juice were smeared and spilled onto the interior and exterior to see how easy stains were to remove Whether you are going on holiday, or a weekend trip to granny and granddad's house, travel cots are the perfect place for your baby to get a great night’s sleep on the go. It’s important to understand too, that whilst travel cots can make brilliant beds for holidays and trips, they’re not for long term use. Your baby should sleep in a suitable bed at home, like a cot, a Moses basket or a bedside crib. If you already have a co-sleeper, Moses basket or carrycot that you use with a travel system, you might be able to use that when you're away from home with a smaller baby. Poppy O'Neill is a Content Editor at Mumsnet and a mother of two. She's been researching and reviewing baby and child products for 2 years, with a particular focus on baby essentials, toys and books for toddlers and outdoor play equipment. From potties to paddling pools and bunk beds to bedtime stories, she loves to deep-dive into research and find the best products out there.

The Smart Changer is a complete solution for changing and bathing your baby in a clean, comfortable, and convenient wayThis travel cot can be used as a next to me crib whilst on holiday or visiting friends. The mesh sides allow you to keep an eye on baby as well as allowing for increased air circulation. We tested products with a variety of price tags and compared the more expensive models to those that were cheaper

For those considering a travel cot to use from birth, the Bugaboo Stardust is a great option. It comes with a carrycot insert which means the cot can be used as a bedside crib - perfect for co-sleeping away from home. The Babylo Deluxe Drop Side Co-Sleeper Travel Cot has been designed to be easily assembled and folded down. It functions as both a co-sleeper and a standalone cot, gives you with much more flexibility than a standard travel cot.

Use the bassinet for a new-born in the standalone travel cot or in the co-sleeping setup. For older babies remove the bassinet for a deeper protective side panel.

While you may have dedicated a lot of time to finding the best crib, moses basket or cot bed for your child, we tend to give less thought to which travel cot to buy. But getting the best sleep possible is just as important while you're away from home, so we've put some of the best travel cots on the market through their paces.It works just as well outdoors as it does indoors and is great for those grab-and-go moments. Our tester really liked its tent-like design - close to the floor means there's no risk of kids falling out. She was also impressed by the mosquito net - perfect for travel wherever you're headed.