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Red Kite Sleep Tight Travel Cot

‘A lightweight, easy-to-handle travel cot at a very good price point. I would recommend it for ease of use. In fact, I already have.’

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Darryl Baker and her 10-month-old daughter Cole tested out the Red Kite Travel Cot to see if it was worth packing up on holiday.

The Red Kite travel cot comes in a classic design and doesn’t have many of the extras you get with some products. That said, Darryl raved about how easy she found it to assemble. She also liked that it folds up really small into a bag, making it simple to handle and travel with. Her daughter had an average night's sleep in the Red Kite Sleep Tight travel cot. 

The Red Kite is very reasonably priced at around £40 and is a good option for anyone on a bit of a budget who is planning a trip away and wants a relatively lightweight travel cot. It's our pick of the best budget buy in our travel cots buying guide.

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Weighs: 7.1kg | Age: Birth to 15kg

The Red Kite Sleep Tight has a standard travel cot design with four legs and two central supports. It has mesh sides so babies can look out and has fully padded top rails for comfort and protection. 

‘The colour and look are sleek and stylish,’ said our tester, Darryl. ‘It's a nice compact size, so not the biggest travel cot but with plenty of room to move and also for her [Cole] to grow with it.’ That said if you have an older baby, you might prefer a longer cot. 

In terms of weight, this travel cot is pretty average, coming in at just over 7kg.

Comfort and features 

While it is relatively basic in terms of travel cot design, the Red Kite Sleep Tight scores extremely high when it comes to ease of assembly. ‘Since first becoming a mum, I’ve borrowed and used three travel cots. I'll be honest, I've pretty much had a fight with all three of them,’ admitted Darryl. ‘Because of prior experience, I wasn’t expecting great things from this Red Kite version so to say I was pleasantly surprised is an understatement.’

In fact, Darryl found it so easy to put up and take down, that she sent a video of her doing just that to her mum, whose travel cot she’d previously done battle with. ‘This one went up no problem. It was just as easy to fold back down again and pack away in the handy bag it comes in,’ she added. 

Value for money

At just under £40, the Red Kite Sleep Tight is a very good value product and we've named it our best budget buy in this guide. ‘I think this is easily within a lot of parents' budgets and is a must for anyone who needs an affordable travel cot,’ says Darryl. She thinks it would suit someone who doesn’t ‘want to faff and fight with a product’. Though it doesn’t come with lots of fancy extras, and it could be a little larger, she says the ease of assembly is key – something she hadn’t found with other travel cots that she’s used in the past. ‘When you think about it, [this] is the most important feature of a travel product.’

This gets our vote as the best budget cot of all those we tested but you might also like to read our Joie Kubbie Sleep Travel Cot  review – it’s the best travel cot overall, according to our parent reviews. And don’t forget to check out the rest of our  baby product reviews .

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Red Kite Sleeptight Travel Cot review

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In a nutshell

An award-winning travel cot - it's lightweight, easy to assemble and collapse, and even though you may have to buy a comfier mattress, it's still great value for money.

What we tested

  • Easy to assemble and fold away, hassle-free with no instruction booklet, sturdy, great quality mesh and good value for money.
  • The mattress is hard and flimsy - you definitely need to buy an additional mattress for it..

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Key features of the Red Kite Sleeptight travel cot:

  • Age suitability: Newborn to 15kg
  • Weight : 8.7kg
  • Features: easy and fast to assemble, fully padded top rails, easy-view mesh panels
  • Accessories: Carry bag and mattress included
  • Colours: Black

The Sleeptight Travel Cot from Red Kite is an award-winning travel cot that's suitable from birth and extremely easy to assemble - making it perfect for holidays or visiting friends and family overnight. It can be used as a play-pen for toddlers too. A good quality cot at a very affordable price of £30.

If I was looking for a cheap, easy and hassle-free travel cot for occasional use, I would definitely recommend this to friends, but I would also recommend they buy another mattress, as the one included isn’t very comfortable. Despite this, as one of the cheapest travel cots on the market, The Red Kite is excellent value for money.

I am a mum of two. I have an 11-month-old son, Barnaby, and a 2.5 year old daughter, Alannah. I tested out the product during a family trip to Devon.

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What were your first impressions of the Red Kite Sleeptight travel cot?

I really like the sleek black bag it arrives in. It's lightweight and easy to carry. I also like the fact that the cot is black, which means it won't look dirty along the top edges after sticky little fingers and mouths have been touching it. The Red Kite travel cot is very light and compact.

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What was it like to assemble, and how long did it take?

Once you know what you're doing, it's incredibly easy to assemble. In fact, it's so simple there wasn't even an instruction booklet, although there are a few instructions written on the inside of the cot. You simply pull up the shorter side-bars first and click into place. It’s essential you do this before you push the bottom down, otherwise they won’t snap together, which can be quite frustrating. It was equally easy to collapse, although you need to pull the bottom up first.

How many parts does it have?

There are only two parts; the actual cot and removable mattress.

What is the mattress like?

Unfortunately, the mattress is flimsy and too hard - there is very little padding. You will definitely need to buy an additional mattress to make it more comfortable. However, this seems to apply to all makes of this style of travel cot, and is not just specific to this one. I suppose that’s what makes it so portable and easy to pack into a compact bag.

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Does it feel comfortable for your little one?

It feels very sturdy and robust, my son loved playing with his toys in it. The padded edges around the top are great too.

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What do you think of the mesh side panels?

The white mesh side-panels are great, and very easy to see through when your baby is asleep. The holes are small enough so little fingers can't poke through.

You can buy the Red Kite Sleeptight Travel Cot at Kiddicare , Amazon , Asda or eBay .

How portable is the Red Kite Sleeptight travel cot?

It packs up very neatly, and fits perfectly into a lightweight carry-bag, great for overnight stays and trips away.

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What is the weight of the travel cot?

It feels very light – weighing 8.5kg

Would you use it from newborn?

Yes, it's suitable to use for a newborn, although for me personally, I feel it's a bit too big for a very young baby.

How long do you think it will last?

I think it will last until your child is around 3 years old - it says a maximum of 15kg. The cot feels quite sturdy, but I think a boisterous toddler would possibly knock it over if they were jumping up and down and rocking against the side, or if they were big enough to roll over the sides.

How easy is it to clean?

The dark colour makes it very easy to conceal any general dirtiness or wear and tear. However, if needed, the fabric cover can be sponge cleaned with a mild detergent. The fabric is not removable.

How easy is it to fold and get into the carry bag?

Once you have pulled up the handle in the bottom and un-assembled the cot, it is very easy to fold shut and put into the carry-bag. Hassle-free and very quick.

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MFM's verdict

In conclusion, I think this is a good, robust travel cot. It fits compactly into any car boot, which is ideal when travelling anywhere with a baby and all the extra things you need to pack. It may be a lot cheaper than some travel cots on the market, but it’s not poor quality. Saying that, I think it would be better with a deeper, more comfortable mattress included, and I'd have been happy to pay a little bit extra for that. It was time-consuming having to go to the shop to purchase an additional mattress to use, and as anyone with kids knows, time is precious!

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Red Kite Sleeptight review

Best budget travel cot 2019.

This low-cost option is probably one of the best kept secrets in travel cot terms. Simple in design, it gives its more expensive counterparts a run for their money.

By Mumsnet HQ | Last updated Jan 18, 2024

Red Kite Sleeptight cot

Verdict in 10 seconds

Great for anyone on a budget

Easy to assemble and pack away

Perfect for holidays or visiting friends and family overnight

Can be bought in black which means that dirt won't show up easily

Lightweight and folds down into a compact carry bag

Could be used as a playpen as well as a travel cot

Sleek and simple design

The mattress is thinner than some other travel cot mattresses on the market, such as the SpaceCot Alfa and the Joie Kubbie Sleep

Cot fabric isn’t removable so has to be cleaned with a sponge

No wheels to make transportation easier

What are the key features?

Suitable from birth to approximately 15kg

Quick to assemble and fold away

Full padded top rails

Easy view mesh panels

Carry bag for easy travel

What are the specs?

Suitable from: Birth to 15kg (or until able to climb out)

Dimensions: W 71 x L 101 x H 74 cm

Folded dimensions: W 21 x L 20 x H 75 cm

Weight: 8.5kg

Testing certification: BS EN716

Mattress and carry bag included

"The Red Kite is brilliant and cheap too."

How safe is the Red Kite Sleeptight?

While this travel cot is one of the cheapest on the market, it certainly doesn’t scrimp on quality.

The Red Kite Sleeptight’s simple design and thoughtful features, including padded rails and mesh side panels, ensures baby is safe at all times.

It is both durable and child-proof with the frame and corners covered well by fabric. There are also no zips or choking hazards, and no gaps where a child’s fingers could become trapped.

Red Kite's Sleeptight is fire retardant and there is a locking system on each side of the frame which means that the travel cot is sturdy when upright. The frame cannot be released until the buttons are pressed, which requires a good amount of pressure – more than any small child could manage.

The cot is a bit wider than other cots on the market, such as the Joie Kubbie Sleep and the SpaceCot, so there is plenty of room inside for a child up until they are three years old – or until they can climb out.

As with the other cots on test, our tester, Ruth's, 18-month-old put the Sleeptight through its paces to ensure it did not topple over or become easily damaged over time – he rolled around inside it, bounced up and down with gusto, and his older siblings also tugged at (and pushed against) the sides from the outside. It passed our tests with flying colours.

How easy is the Red Kite Sleeptight to assemble?

The Sleeptight uses a standard cot mechanism for assembly. The sides of the frame are each pulled up and locked, and the centre of the travel cot is pushed down flat before the mattress is put in place.

There is an instruction manual included with the cot although Ruth found she didn’t need to use it. The manual can also be downloaded from the Red Kite website and it is well illustrated with diagrams and text.

Its simplicity means it is very easy to set up and put down. Ruth assembled the cot in less than a minute as it came in two easy parts – the cot itself and the mattress.

The same level of assembly is needed every time and it is just as quick and easy to fold down. The frame is released by pushing the buttons, the centre comes up and the mattress wraps around the collapsed cot so it can be placed inside the carry case.

Although the Sleeptight is wider than other cots we tested and has no wheels for transportation around the house, it’s 8kg weight still makes it easy to carry around.

How does it look?

The fabric is made mostly of cotton and is black in colour with white, breathable mesh that makes it easy for parent and baby to see in and out. The material also comes in Blueberry, Raspberry and Grey if you’d prefer a lighter colour.

While it does sit at the lower end of the price range, its sleek design and well-finished detailing still gives the likes of the BabyBjorn Easy Go and Joie Kubbie Sleep a run for their money.

It's wide frame may make placing it in a smaller room a bit tricky, but the up side of this is that is there is more space for your child to grow.

The white mesh creates a pleasant contrast with the classic black exterior so it doesn’t feel dark and oppressive at all – Ruth liked being able to see her son easily through the mesh too.

What's it like to use day-to-day?

This is definitely a cot that can be used as a place to nap if you are away on a family holiday or at a grandparent’s house.

Ruth's son slept in the Sleeptight when she went away with her family for the weekend and, although it was difficult finding a spot in the small hotel room, she managed to put it at the foot of the bed.

It is a bit bulky to move around when set up so would need to be collapsed to fit through most doorways. But it would take less than a minute to set it up again elsewhere.

When it’s folded down, it’s compact and goes into a black carry case which makes it easy to transport and to store. It would slot nicely into a cupboard or in the boot of the car, although it may be too large to take onto a plane as hand luggage.

It’s also spacious enough when assembled to be used as a playpen for a younger child as they would have room to play with toys and move around.

The main thing that could be better is the mattress which feels a bit too thin (you may have to buy an additional), although Ruth's child had no trouble sleeping on it.

How easy is it to clean?

Unfortunately the covers aren’t removable and the mattress doesn’t come with a sheet so everything needs to be spot cleaned with mild detergent and warm water before left to air dry.

Ruth placed her son in the cot with peanut butter on his finger which he smeared all over the top of the frame. She found it much easier to clean if she got to the muck quickly with a damp cloth (rather than leaving it to stain), and the fact that the cot is predominately black meant that any dirt didn't show up much, even if cleaning didn't remove it entirely. The metal legs can also be cleaned with damp cloth.

However, she found cleaning the white mesh a lot trickier as dirt did become ingrained into the fabric. As such, the mesh could start to look fairly mucky over time, especially if the travel cot is used as a playpen as well as somewhere for baby to sleep.

"We bought an extra foldable mattress, which makes it comfier, as we do a fair few weekends away. DS is too big for the cot now, but we still use the mattress with the base from the travel cot when we go away."

What about value for money?

It may be our budget choice, but the Red Kite Sleeptight works just as well as the more expensive travel cots we tested.

While it is fairly no frills in terms of overall aesthetic and the covers aren't machine-washable, it offers good longevity and, in our opinion, great value for money.

Final verdict?

If you need a travel cot for short trips, or as a secondary cot for a grandparent’s home, then the Red Kite Sleeptight is perfect for this.

It's robust, quick and easy to assemble and provides a comfortable and safe environment for both sleep and play.

Out of all the cots we tested this one impressed us the most because there was no compromise on quality despite the low cost. This is why we awarded it Mumsnet Best Budget Travel Cot 2019.

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Red Kite Sleep Tight Travel Cot

Red Kite Sleep Tight Travel Cot - Blueberry is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.

This product will be delivered to you within 1-5 working days*. As soon as your order leaves our warehouse, we will share tracking details. *This is the average delivery time frame for this product.

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Red Kite Sleeptight Travel Cot: Your Portable Sleep Solution

Introducing the award-winning Red Kite Sleeptight Travel Cot – the perfect sleep solution for your little one, whether you're on holiday, visiting friends and family, or at home. This travel cot combines convenience, comfort, and safety to provide your baby with a cozy space to rest and play.

Key Features

Easy assembly and portability.

The Sleeptight Travel Cot is designed to be super simple to assemble and take down. Stored in a carry bag, it is lightweight and compact, making it the ideal choice for families on the go. The carry handles ensure easy travel, and the included protector case allows for convenient storage.

Suitable from Birth to 15kg

This travel cot is suitable from birth, providing a comfortable and secure space for your baby to nap and play. The cot is fully safety tested to ensure your peace of mind.

Padded Mattress for Comfort

The Sleeptight Travel Cot comes with a padded mattress to ensure your little one enjoys a comfy night's sleep, whether you're at home or away. The mattress is firm on one side, offering the right support for your baby.

See-Through Mesh Panels

The side panels of the cot are see-through mesh, allowing you to have an easy view of your child. This feature not only provides visibility but also ensures proper ventilation for your baby.

Full Padded Top Rails

The travel cot features full padded top rails, adding an extra layer of protection. This is especially useful when young toddlers are starting to stand up, ensuring their safety during playtime.

Compact and Lightweight

When not in use, the Sleeptight Travel Cot easily folds down into a compact size. The folded dimensions are 72 x 20 x 21 cm, making it convenient to store and carry. With a weight of 7.1kg, it's easy to handle.

Dimensions and Specifications

  • Suitable from birth to approx. 15kg
  • Easy and fast to assemble
  • Full padded top rails for safety
  • Easy view mesh panels for visibility
  • Carry bag for convenient travel
  • Padded mattress for a comfy night's sleep
  • Assembled dimensions: H70 x W99 x D70cm
  • Folded dimensions: H70 x W20 x D20cm
  • Weight: 7.1kg

Why Choose the Red Kite Sleeptight Travel Cot?

The Sleeptight Travel Cot is not just an award-winning product; it's a parent's best friend. With its easy assembly, portability, and safety features, this travel cot ensures that your baby has a secure and comfortable space, no matter where life takes you. Invest in quality sleep for your little one with the Red Kite Sleeptight Travel Cot – the ultimate sleep solution for families on the move.

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The Dreamer Bedside Travel Crib is the new updated version of an old favourite but with the massive additional feature of including a drop side to allow for bedside safe sleeping.

Still the same practical size and easy to assemble features, but with new soft grey premium quilted fabrics on the top rails and soft mattress, the Dreamer Bedside Crib is an amazing value travel option. 

The dropside means baby can co sleep next to parents allowing for strong bonds to develop and gives peace of mind to parents.

Supplied with new born bassinette for young babies and is easy to fit to the main travel crib.

Designed to be both simple to assemble and multi positioning; this cot is easy to fold away in its carry bag allowing for hassle free travels. The padded top rails ensure protection from any hard materials and has easy view mesh you can keep a close eye on your little ones as they play.

With mattress included and extra storage under the bassinette and pockets, the Dreamer Bedside Crib is a perfect choice for your holidays, visiting friends and family or for your own home.

Dreamer Bedside Crib with Newborn Bassinette

Key features.

  • Suitable from birth to approx. 15kg
  • Luxury travel crib ideal for new born babies and young toddlers
  • Dropside to allow for bedside co sleeping
  • Easy to attach and remove bassinette
  • Padded mattress base to fit both crib and the bassinette
  • Padded and quilted top rails to allow protection to toddlers
  • Handy storage space under the bassinette
  • Storage pockets
  • Carry handles
  • Suitable from birth
  • Weight: 7.4kg
  • Dimensions: 72 x 93 x 60
  • Folded Dimensions: 21 x 72 x 21
  • Only supplied mattress must be used with this product

What's Included

  • Bassinette with mattress
  • Protective Cover

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my hubby says that in the middle of the long length bar at either side there is a white dot on the fabric that signifies where the button is - you need to squeeze the button in (middle of the knuckley thing on the bar) and pull up then it should collapse.

hope this helps let me know if it doesnt make sense!

Ta for replying Micaleff xxx Can you relay this to you hubby, as I am doing what he said but its not working....

I have removed the matress, pulled up the centre thingy in the base....I have pushed the button in on the side and felt it "give", then I have pulled up the bar....nothing happening...I have tried all 4 sides!

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try pushing the middle flat again and do the sides first once sides are loose then pull middle up......

ps we tied to do it exactly like the instructions and it just didnt seem to work lol but they may be my heavy handed hubby!

Whilst holding the button in gently push the arm downwards. Louise, I used some advice from Micaleff too and once the button was in I pulled the arm upwards slightly, then pushed it down x

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Its a pain isn't it. OH saved me from destroying our's! Will be taking our's to Devon in 2 weeks though so it better be good!!

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Here at Red Kite, we aspire to provide your child with a friendly, comfy and practical way to grow. We set out in the beginning to offer parents great value whilst also offering exciting and engaging products. As the years have passed by, faces may come and go and our babies will grow and grow, but our ethos always remains the same; to make faces smile, small and TALL.

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The Sleeptight Travel Cot is an award-winning sleep solution from Red Kite. Stored in a carry bag, the Sleeptight Travel Cot is lightweight and compact folding it is the perfect choice for holidays, visiting friends and family or for your own home. Suitable from birth, the cot is supplied with padded mattress for comfort, has a central locking base for extra safety and as an added benefit; the side panels are see-through mesh, giving you an easy view of the child.

Looking for the right sleep product for your baby or toddler can be a minefield with so many options. The Red Kite Sleeptight Travel Cot is an award winning amazing value travel cot that ticks all the boxes and does exactly what is supposed to do! Ideal for short overnight stays and nap times when on holiday or visits away from home, you can be reassured that your baby will be safe and sound.

Easy to assemble and with large mesh panels on all four sides means you can check on baby at all times for peace of mind. The Sleeptight has padded top rails for when young toddlers are starting to stand up which gives an extra safety feature. Includes a mattress which is easily fitted into the base of the travel cot and can be secured with the added straps underneath. When not in use or when travelling, the Sleeptight easily folds down into a compact size and includes a handy carry strap so that you can carry the travel cot with ease.

There is a reason why this travel cot has won many awards and has such amazing reviews!

Available in a range of colour options to suit all tastes: Black which is a strong every day staple and practical colour. Grey which provides a neutral colour and coordinates with modern homes. Raspberry is a deep dark pink hue for anyone wanting a different choice. Navy is a dark shade of blue with grey plastic trims for a classy look!

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Customers like the quality, size, ease of assembly, comfort and value of the travel cot. They mention that its well thought out, a good size and that it doubles up as a playpen.

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Customers like the ease of assembly of the crib. They say it is sturdy, easy to set up and pack away, and takes seconds to put up. Customers also say it's convenient storage taking up minimum space.

"Sturdy frame, easy process to set up and pack away . Convenient storage taking up minimum space. Amazing quality for a great price" Read more

"...brilliant; it is extremely sturdy, exceptionally well made & is very easy to put-up & take down...." Read more

"Love the cot, easy to put up and down , put baby in when I need to leave her for a few minutes to keep her safe while gone, very pleased with this..." Read more

"I use this when my 1 year old grandson comes to stay. It is very easy to assemble and fold up...." Read more

Customers appreciate the value of the crib. For example they say it is a great little cot for little visitors, and is perfect for the job.

"...Convenient storage taking up minimum space. Amazing quality for a great price " Read more

"...with my purchase; this travel cot is exceptionally well made & is much cheaper than others that I’ve checked-out of similar/same design...." Read more

" Love the cot , easy to put up and down, put baby in when I need to leave her for a few minutes to keep her safe while gone, very pleased with this..." Read more

" Cheap and well made travel cot. Easy to put it together or fold and travel with. Pretty nice product for the money. Sturdy too!" Read more

Customers like the quality of the travel cot. They say it's well-made, and has a well-thought-out design. Some mention that it'd be great to use as a play pen and that it doubles up as a home playpen.

" Sturdy frame , easy process to set up and pack away. Convenient storage taking up minimum space. Amazing quality for a great price" Read more

"...I’m extremely pleased with my purchase; this travel cot is exceptionally well made & is much cheaper than others that I’ve checked-out of similar/..." Read more

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"Cheap and well made travel cot . Easy to put it together or fold and travel with. Pretty nice product for the money. Sturdy too!" Read more

Customers like the portability of the crib. They say it's easy and brilliant for travelling, comes in a neat carry case, and is easy to store. Customers also say it is great for moving around the house and that it comes with instructions for folding back.

"Super spacious , easy to fold , easy to carry with you everywhere !! We love it" Read more

"...The lightweight and portable design of the travel cot have made it incredibly easy to transport and set up, allowing us to create a familiar and..." Read more

"This product is extremely study and so easy to put up. It comes with a carrying bag . You do need to buy a mattress to go with it...." Read more

"This is the best product I bought from Amazone, traveling is made easy with this...." Read more

Customers find the crib easy to fold. They mention that it has a sleeve to cover it and keep it clean when folded. It is also easy to put up and down and folds quite slim to fit in the car.

"...It folds away for easy storage & even has a sleeve to cover it & keep it clean when not in use...." Read more

"...It is very easy to assemble and fold up . It is fine for me but I imagine if you were to use this as a travel cot it might be rather heavy...." Read more

"...Very sturdy and well padded base. Easy to open and fold away . Highly recommend. Delivered on time. Thanks." Read more

Customers like the size of the crib. They say that it's not too large, convenient storage taking up minimum space, and the travelling cot is spacious and safe.

"Sturdy frame, easy process to set up and pack away. Convenient storage taking up minimum space . Amazing quality for a great price" Read more

" Super spacious , easy to fold , easy to carry with you everywhere !! We love it" Read more

"Excellent product. Just what I was looking for. Spacious for my grandson to move around and play. Very sturdy and well padded base...." Read more

"Very sturdy and perfect size for grandchild , although you need to purchase an asditional mattress, the base and mattress provided are too hard for a..." Read more

Customers like the comfort of the crib. They mention that it provides a comfortable and supportive sleeping surface, ensuring that their little one sleeps well on it. Some customers also mention that the soft sides are great for naps. They are confident that the mattress’ firmness is absolutely perfect for ensuring their little ones sleep well and without any disturbed nights.

"...is absolutely perfect for ensuring that your little one is safe & comfortable whilst playing, sitting, standing and sleeping in his/her playpen...." Read more

"...The padded construction has provided a comfortable and supportive sleeping surface , ensuring that our little one can rest peacefully and comfortably..." Read more

"...one provided is a bit of chipboard with some foam attached, not adequate for comfort ...." Read more

"... Baby loves the soft sides and its a great size.Easy to put up, ours stays up mostly so no experience of packing it up yet...." Read more

Customers have mixed opinions about the weight of the crib. Some mention that it is very light in comparison to the old one and very strong, while others say that it's heavy and the mattress provided is not very thick.

"...However the mattress is really no more than a thin base , which is slippery so the sheet moves around all over the place...." Read more

"Child loves it. Light weight , easily moved" Read more

"Good size ,easily foldable for travel and quick set up . Very thin mattress , would have paid more for a proper thick cot mattress as the one..." Read more

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