Babylo Liteway Lightweight Travel Cot - Grey Mélange

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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. Choking hazards are also something to look out for so make sure that small parts, like zips, are well covered

Many travel cots are designed for newborn babies to sleep in, often with raised bassinet attachments that can be fitted inside the travel cot. However, for any travel cot you’re considering, it’s important to make sure it’s suitable for your little one. Travel cots will say what age, size/and or weight they’re designed to hold – such as from newborns up to 15kg. Make sure the travel cot you buy matches your baby. When inside, was the little one comfy? Did they like it and was there enough room to sleep and to play?

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. 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. Our Bolton store is located in heart of Halliwell Bolton, We are a dedicated team who strive to offer the best quality baby products not only at affordable prices, but with top quality aftercare too. We also wanted to see which products might cause difficulty for people with mobility issues and which were the easiest to assemble and take down

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.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. 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. Ruth also considered how easy it would be to access spare parts and whether each cot came with a warranty Even if the mattress feels thin, don't be tempted to place folded blankets underneath your child. Go for a baby sleeping bag or a well-fitted swaddle instead.

The Lullaby Trust says that all cots need to comply with British Standards Institution (BSI) safety standards regardless of how old they are. If there is no safety standard number visible then you shouldn't buy it. Travel cots don’t need a separate mattress. All our travel cots come with safe and firm mattresses already included with the cot.Panorama XT 2in1 & Car Seat comes complete with carrycot/ pushchair, footmuff, carseat, bumper bar, carseat adaptor and raincover During the research process, she looked at the types of products available, scoured the Mumsnet forums for recommendations and spoke to baby sleep experts from The Lullaby Trust, an organisation that provides advice on safer sleep for babies.Ruth tried out each bed with her youngest child, who was 18 months old at the time of testing. 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. About the author Portable beds can be expensive and can take up unnecessary space in an otherwise baby-filled home, so if you think you'll only get use out of one for two weeks of the year, then you could probably do without. 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.