Babylo Liteway Lightweight Travel Cot - Grey Mélange

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Made of breathable mesh with a padded mattress included, the Slumber has three distinct uses as a bedside co-sleeper, travel cot and playpen. MFM home tester Jessica said, “The Graco Electra travel cot has proven to be a lovely cot for my 5 month old son. Each year thousands of products are put through their paces by hundreds of parents across the country on behalf of MadeForMums, to ensure we’re bringing you honest and true reviews and recommendations.

It's impressively easy to set up and fold down – a true highlight compared to trickier styles such as the Joie Kubbie Sleep. If you're looking for an all-rounder for occasional use during the first couple of years of your child's life, it's a good value option that performs well. This includes a changing mat that can stay attached but out of the way, high and low sleeping positions (reducing back strain), a zip-down side panel for a fun playpen adventure (crawl in – crawl out) and a fun design with pops of colour. MFM Consumer and Reviews Editor Christy commented: "It's so easy to set up, which is really useful if you forget how between holidays, or are asking a grandparent to help.This lightweight, easy-to-use travel cot impressed our parent tester for a number of reasons – as you'd expect for one of the most expensive option on our list.

Although this cot doesn't have an all-in-one pop-up assembly, it's still easy to put up and down, so much so that some of our home tester parents didn’t need the instructions. For frequent travellers they can be as familiar to little ones as their regular bed; helping to aid sleep in a different environment.Some cots have removable side panels, but if they don’t then you can always wipe them clean with warm water. She specialises in children's mental health and her books are used by therapists, teachers and SENCOs across the UK. 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. If you're looking for longevity beyond that, the Venture TravelPod and the Micralite Sleep 'n' Go have a slightly longer lifespan, but will cost you a little more. One of the great features of the Joie Kubbie Sleep travel cot is that it can be used beside the bed once its straps are attached to the bed, and its side is dropped," said MFM reviewer Dominic, who tested this with his newborn daughter.

Parent tester Cali, who tested the CoZee Go with her 13-month-old son Teddy, really loved the style and quality of the travel cot: "There are cheaper travel cot and playpen options out there but they don't look as stylish or high quality. These help with air circulation and will provide a more comfortable environment for your child to sleep.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. She tested each for at least three nights, both at home and at the grandparents' house, which meant that all the models were subject to the same environmental factors and held a child of the same age and weight. Some also have a changing station, which could be useful if you’re frequently travelling with a baby. The cleverly designed shape, with the sides inclining towards the top, also makes it harder for little ones to climb out of, and the mesh walls give great visibility from any angle. 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.

Once the baby is older, it becomes a travel cot that's almost a metre in length, offering lots of space for a growing toddler and a mattress that our parent testers really rated. Along with the ease of assembly, the built-in mattress is what you pay for with this model: it's not only comfortable but can be adjusted to two height positions (with the newborn insert) making it easier to lift out newborns and babies not yet sitting up unaided.It's definitely not the lightest product on our list, but remove any accessories you're not using (such as the changer or bassinet) and this significantly reduces the weight to make it easier to move or carry. The mesh means that you can get a great view of your baby or toddler, while also ensuring good air circulation at night time. soft mattress makes the travel cot a comfortable and snug place for your child to sleep on a trip or at home. For example, if the travel cot will be used for overnight stays at relatives or friends every month, you won’t need to worry too much about weight and the ease of assembly – especially if it can remain constructed. They'll be able to sleep easily no matter the location with the help of this Babylo Lightweight Travel Cot.