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• Page 1 Your child’ s safety may be affected if you do not follow these instructions. Instruction Leaflet Dreamer Bassinette Travel Cot Suitable for babies from birth up to a maximum of 15kg in weight and who are unable to climb out.
• Page 2 To assemble the travel cot 1. Undo the Velcro straps to remove the mattress. Fig 1. 2. Make sure the base is in the upright position and then lift each of the side rails upwards until they lock in place. Fig 2. 3.
• Page 3 Fig 4. Fig 5. Fig 6. Fig 7a. Fig 7b. Fig 9. Fig 8. Fig 10. Fig 11.
• Page 4 General care: Safety warnings: The correct use and maintenance of this travel cot is essential. WARNING: Your child’ s safety is your Do not leave the travel cot in direct sunlight for long periods of responsibility. time as this will cause the fabrics to fade. WARNING: Be aware of the risk of open fire and Always store in a dry place.

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‘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.’

Easy to assemble

On the small side

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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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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.

The cot is easy to fold away and store and has padded top rails to ensure your child is protected from any sharp/hard materials. Fully padded with easy clean fabrics.

Available in Black, Grey, Blueberry & Raspberry.

Sleeptight Travel Cot - Black

Key features.

• Suitable from birth to approx. 15kg
• Easy and fast to assemble
• Full padded top rails
• Easy view mesh panels
• Carry bag for easy travel
• Padded mattress for a comfy night's sleep
• Suitable from birth
• Weight: 7.1kg
• Dimensions: 72 x 101 x 71
• Folded Dimensions: 72 x 20 x 21
• Only supplied mattress must be used with this product

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• Prima Baby 2015 - Gold 
• PPS 2015 - Shortlisted 
• Made For Mums 2017 - Silver 
• Made For Mums 2018 Shortlisted 
• Made For Mums 2019 - Shortlisted
• Mumsnet Best Budget Travel Cot - 2019

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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

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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The best travel cot for babies and toddlers

Venture UK Airpod Baby and Toddler Travel Cot

Graco FoldLite

Bugaboo Stardust Travel Cot

Cuggl Deluxe Superlight Travel Cot

Baby Bjorn Travel Cot Light

Joie Excursion Change and Bounce

Nuna Sena Aire Travel Cot

Graco Contour Electra

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When you're thinking of essentials for your little one, you probably already have a cosy cot picked out, but what about a travel cot if you love travelling? In addition to packing your baby's travel system and gathering all the necessities before heading off on holiday with your family, a travel cot will help your little one to sleep as soundly as possible, even when you're away from home.

You probably did a lot of research on the best cot and bedside crib for your baby but may not have considered investing in a travel cot yet. Put simply, a travel cot is a portable, lightweight option designed to fold away compactly. Its collapsible sides and storage bag are some of the features that make it the perfect solution for trips away. Like a travel stroller , it's another one of those holiday essentials that you'll want to invest in when travelling with children under 5 years old.

You most likely won't need a travel cot for the first few months, especially if you already have a Moses basket , a portable crib or a carrycot suitable for overnight sleeping. If you don't go away very often, then you might be better off borrowing a cot from a friend, as it can be an expensive purchase if you're only going to be using it once a year.

A lot of hotels and holiday cottages may provide travel cots and other baby equipment, so check with them before you travel. If you are away from home often, then a travel cot is a good purchase, as it will last well past the newborn months and will prove extremely useful at other times, too. For example, for your baby's daytime naps when you're visiting friends or staying over with grandparents overnight. We've enlisted the help of expert mum testers to put the best travel cots through their paces, taking into account the weight, size, price, assembly, age suitability and stability. Our annual  Mother&Baby Awards  also help us bring you the best advice about current products on the market.

The best travel cot at a glance

• Best travel cot overall : Venture UK Airpod Baby & Toddler Travel Cot - £109.99

• Best travel cot for compact fold : Graco FoldLite - £73

• Best compact travel cot : Bugaboo Stardust Travel Cot -  £168.75

• Best budget travel cot : Cuggl Deluxe Superlight Travel Cot - £60

• Best stylish travel cot : Baby Elegance Kangu Foldable Bedside Sleeper - £74.99

The best travel cot 2024

1. venture uk airpod baby and toddler travel cot, best travel cot overall, description.

Silver winner for Best Travel Product Over £30 in the M&B Awards 2023 Designed to provide little ones with a place to rest and play no matter where you are, the Airpod is assembled in just three easy steps with no tools required meaning it's ready to go in less than a minute. The Airpod weighs just 6kg and can be folded into a bag no larger than a big shopping bag.

One M&B awards tester said: "I really liked how small it folded and how light it was. Super portable and barely took space in the car boot. This meant we were able to pack all our other luggage without worrying about space. Also not too heavy so easy to lug around upstairs when we stayed in hotels without lifts."

Read our full review of the Venture UK Airpod Travel Cot .

• Lightweight
• Comfortable for baby
• No raised bassinet

2. Graco FoldLite

Best travel cot for compact fold.

Bronze winner for Best Travel Product Over £30 in the M&B Awards 2023

Suitable from birth to approximately three years old, the FoldLite was hailed by parents for its lightweight frame, but it has also won a prestigious Mother&Baby Awards 2023 Bronze award. Collapsing to only 26cm wide, the FoldLite has a mesh lining and two wheels for easy manoeuvrability, plus it comes with a mattress included. Testers loved the Home Fold feature to help fold away quickly and clear space within seconds.

M&B mum tester Sarah said:  "The Foldlite travel cot has been most useful to us for quick and easy use around the house with a mobile baby. It genuinely is two clicks to put up or down and the house fold setting means I can quickly pop it out from next to the sofa if I need to iron or nip to the toilet and pop it back in a few seconds so it's not taking over the room. It would be invaluable for this in a holiday cottage which is less baby-proofed too! It seems both comfy and robust for my very mobile ten-month-old and he'll play happily in it with some toys thrown in for a while. When folded down for travel it's small and neat and doesn't take up too much valuable boot space when you're already contending with buggies and suitcases. The grandparents popped it up without instructions and my ten-month-old slept happily in it."

Read our full review of the Graco FoldLite.

• Folds two ways
• Convenient carry bag
• Assembly not totally straightforward

3. Bugaboo Stardust Travel Cot

Best compact travel cot.

www.bugaboo.com

If you're looking for a travel cot that's a doddle to set up and folds away in seconds, this is it – no more grappling with unwieldy parts when you arrive at your destination with a tired baby. We love the clever design, which gives a seamless experience on the go.

Convenient for carrying around your home, it comes with a zip-in carrycot insert, an all-around mesh panel for airflow and a lovely firm and comfortable mattress. The suspended base will protect your little ones from draughts. But, if this happens to be a bit pricey for you, then you can opt for the Cuggl Deluxe Superlight Travel Cot instead.

Mum Meg said: "Very sturdy, easy to pack and unpack, folds up reasonably small, carrying handle makes it easy to transport. Seems comfortable - the newborn bassinet is super convenient for little ones and my babe settled immediately in it."

Parent Matt said: "We bought this for the ease of it 'popping up and down' but also because we could raise the height of the mattress when our baby was very little. There don't seem to be many travel cots that have that design, we used it as much at home for naps as we did on the road. It's a great bit of kit."

• Includes carrycot insert and mattress
• Easy to assemble
• Compact to fold
• Mattress doesn't include a waterproof cover

4. Cuggl Deluxe Superlight Travel Cot

Best budget travel cot.

www.argos.co.uk

Shortlisted for Best Travel Product Over £25 in the M&B Awards 2019

This deluxe travel cot has a bassinet attachment that clicks easily onto the top, perfect for changing nappies; it has wheels, so it's easy to move around, and setting up and folding away takes just seconds.

Tested by mum Tori: "I would definitely recommend this product to other mums. It's so easy to put up and down and transport with its handy bag. It folds up thin and small fitting in our boot along with the double pram and a few bags! My little one slept perfectly."

Tested by mum Sarah: "If you're looking for an inexpensive no-nonsense travel cot then I would recommend this. It was lightweight so I could easily carry it around. It was also compact making it small enough to pack into the car alongside everything else you need when going away with a little one! Once I'd done the initial set up of the cot, it was easy to put together and to take apart too."

Read our full review of the Cuggl Deluxe Superlight Travel Cot

• Easy to transport with wheels
• Easy fold down into storage bag
• Low to the ground

5. Baby Bjorn Travel Cot Light

Best lightweight travel cot.

Rrp: £ 219.90

Shortlisted for Best Travel Product over £25 at the M&B Awards 2015

This travel cot is a real doddle to assemble – just slip it out of its travel bag, and it practically unfolds automatically, so there's no grappling with poles or fiddling with extra accessories. It's also easy to fold away and really light and portable.

It's also easy to move around your home, making it convenient to take with you on trips or overnight visits away. We love that the fabric can be removed and popped in the washing machine – a real bonus if you have a baby with reflux. The materials of this travel cot meet the requirements of OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Class 1 for baby products, which essentially means kind to your baby's sensitive skin.

Tested by mum Nicola: "This is the easiest travel cot to carry as it's amazingly light, but it's less robust than others – Amelia can push it around by herself. It's really practical, taking seconds to pop up. It's less attractive than others in terms of design appeal, but Amelia slept well in it and seemed very comfortable. It also comes with a nice carry bag, which makes it easy to transport."

Read our full review of the BabyBjörn Light Travel Cot

• Easy assemble
• Machine washable fabric
• Made with sensitive skin in mind
• Harder to dry

6. Joie Excursion Change and Bounce

Best newborn travel cot.

www.very.co.uk

This versatile travel cot comes with lots of extra accessories, so it's great value for money. There's a full-size bassinet, which snaps easily on and off as required, as well as a change unit and portable bouncing seat. It folds compactly and comes with its own travel storage bag.

There are lots of sound and light features, including a soothing sound vibration, plus five classical lullabies and nature sounds. The two integrated wheels make it easy to move from room to room, and there's also a nightlight with three brightness settings.

Tested by mum Kathryn: "This was quite difficult to assemble – I had to enlist my husband's help. It's sturdy and almost as big as a normal cot. The wheels make it easy to move. Olly is too old for the extra accessories, but they'd be fantastic for a newborn. Olly likes the sounds, and the light is great for night changes without fully waking him. A real investment that will grow with your baby.

Tested by mum Nicola: "The mesh sides enabled me to check on Amelia without getting out of bed, and she liked being able to see us when she woke up. The mattress seems very comfortable, and the colours and pattern of this travel cot are really appealing. The extra accessories aren't suitable past 12 months, and this travel cot is quite heavy – I would struggle to move it from room to room without help."

• Extra accessories
• Great value for money
• Sound, vibration and nightlight settings

7. Nuna Sena Aire Travel Cot

Best travel cot mattress.

www.johnlewis.com

Shortlisted for Best Travel Product over £25 at the M&B Awards 2018

This stylish, contemporary travel cot takes seconds to put together and is reasonably quick and easy to fold, even with a baby in your arms. We love the bassinet accessory, which makes this brilliant for use from birth. It has a sturdy aluminium frame and a triple-layered mattress.

Doubling up as a play space, this travel cot has padded edges to prevent pinched fingers, and it also comes with an organic cotton sheet included and its own bag to store and transport it in.

Tested by mum Kirsty: "This is reasonably straightforward to set up but it doesn't fold very neatly, and packing it away is fiddly. It's sturdy but feels heavy and it takes up lots of space in our small car boot. The bassinet makes it easy to lift Rikku in and out, but I found it fiddly to detach. I like that this comes with a machine-washable sheet, which stays in place with velcro."

Tested by mum Nicola: "I really like this travel cot because it's so sturdy. It also looks very stylish. Amelia slept really well in this. It's simple to assemble and comes with a lovely, thick mattress plus a machine-washable sheet. The only disadvantage is that it's quite heavy. I think I would struggle to get this from one place to another by myself."

Read our full review of the Nuna Sena Aire

• Padded edges
• Triple-layered mattress
• Comes with its own storage bag
• Not as lightweight as other options

8. Graco Contour Electra

Best value travel cot.

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The Graco Contour is a good-value travel cot with lots of extra features. It comes with a toy bar and a handy removable changing table. It has a nightlight and musical feature, as well as the option to set the mattress to vibrate to help soothe your baby. There are four mesh sides so you can keep an eye on your little one, and also great for ventilation. It's heavy, but the wheels make it easy to manoeuvre, and it comes with its own carry bag.

Tested by mum Nicola: "This is quick and easy to assemble. It seems compact and fits really well in a smaller room without taking up lots of space. The mattress is very thin, and Amelia didn't sleep very well. The cream colour looks lovely, but I imagine it could get dirty very quickly. The changing unit is a great idea, but it's only suitable for use up to 12 months."

Tested by mum Kathryn: "One of the heaviest travel cots we tested, but it's a good size for an older baby – almost the same size as our normal cot. It's easy to assemble and put away and I like the neutral colour. The wheels make it very easy to move around, but you have to bend low to reach your baby. This would have been great for daytime naps when Olly was younger. Great value, too."

Read our full review of the Graco Contour Electra Travel Cot

• Compact fold
• Has wheels for easy transporting
• Removable changing table
• Some reviewers struggled to assemble it

9. Baby Elegance Kangu Foldable Bedside Sleeper

Best bassinet-style travel cot.

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We love the innovative way this travel cot converts between two different modes, with a bassinet level for younger babies to cot, and the fact that you can use it in either fixed or rocking mode. This travel cot is worth considering if you're really short on luggage space, as it's particularly compact once folded and one of the lightest travel cots we found. This is another top pick for newborns, so be aware you won't be able to use it much beyond six months old.

Mum, Eileen, reviewed: "This was the best purchase we made for our baby. We can't fit a cot in our bedroom and needed something that would last longer than the moses basket. Our little boy sleeps so well in it and it's so easy to pick it up and carry downstairs. We have travelled with it too and it folds down neatly."

• Folds into storage bag
• Legs can adjust to fix in position or allow for gentle rocking motion
• Extremely lightweight
• Only able to use until 6 months

10. Bizzi Growin POD Travel Crib

Best carrycot travel cot.

This is a really clever invention; it looks like a really spacious changing bag, but then off you pop for your overnight stay, take everything out of the bag, and it changes into a travel crib. It doesn't take long to assemble and comes with a padded mattress. It isn't as long-lasting as the other travel cots on our list, as it's really only suitable until baby is four to six months old or when they start rolling; it's the smallest travel cot but the most compact and easy to carry.

Tested by mum Jennifer: "The design is stylish and the item is extremely easy to use. The travel cot section folds out in a few seconds and the rods are easily inserted to make it very sturdy. This means a new mum (who has little time on her hands) can easily erect this in minutes. It is easily transported and takes up no more than a bag's room in the car or walking, so it can be taken anywhere. I have only used this at friends/ families homes but definitely would take it on weekends away or on holiday. It means I don't have to buy a big travel cot. It is also lightweight so don't have to worry about carrying something heavy."

Tested by mum Esther: "Designed as a travel sleeping pod, for nighttime and daytime naps, and a changing bag. It's intended to be quick to assemble and easy to use. I assembled it in a couple of minutes, it weighs as much as a bag or two of sugar and the bag would easily fit in amongst other items in a packed car. When assembled, the sleeping pod is a reasonable size, probably usable up to 4-6 months (unless your baby is rolling lots). We used the pod whilst away for the weekend and found it very useful, as we already had a travel cot packed for our older child and couldn't have fitted a second in the car."

Read our full review of the Bizzi Growin POD Travel Crib

• Includes mosquito net
• Can be used as a changing bag
• Extremely compact and lightweight to carry
• Long dispatch time currently

11. BabyDan Travel Cot

Best long-lasting travel cot.

This travel cot represents good value for money, especially because it can be used from birth up to approximately three years of age. It's also very sturdy, which means it doubles up as a playpen for smaller babies. And although fairly large, it features wheels and a brake to make it easier to transport. The cot also comes with a small toy bag attached, which could be useful for storing nappies or other baby essentials when you're on the move and away from home.

Reviewer Sophie said: "This is an excellent travel cot. The cot is incredibly easy for one person to put up and can be fully set up and usable within minutes. Folding the cot away is just as simple; and it folds down into such a compact size which is then stored in a carry case that it is easy to stow away. I would recommend this cot for a number of reasons: It is lightweight, compact, it is a full size cot, can be used as a playpen, it is simple to errect and dismantle, it is very strong and sturdy, my baby loves to be in it, it has a useful storage pouch at one end. I intially set the cot up in the sitting room as a play pen/nap time cot. It is a full size cot so does take up some room but it means that the cot will last for several years before the baby outgrows it."

Read our full review of the Baby Dan Travel Cot

• Includes a small bag
• Sturdy and secure with brake
• Heavier than others

12. Red Kite Black Sleep Tight Travel Cot

Best simple travel cot.

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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.

Mum Kat said: "Having now used this multiple times, I'm really impressed with it - it's good quality and not too bulky when folded so fits easily into my small car boot along with all the other baby paraphernalia needed for a night away! It's really easy to put up and take down and it's so helpful that the instructions are printed onto the underside of the mattress - what a great idea (these sleep-deprived parents are very grateful for this design feature!) You must put it up/take it down in the right order or you will struggle to get it folded correctly. My baby has always slept well in it on various nights and weeks away. We use a waterproof sheet and cot sheet on top of the mattress, job done! For the price paid, it's exceptionally good value. 10/10!"

• Central locking base for extra safety
• Easy to fold and store in the storage bag
• See-through mesh sides
• Mattress is very thin

13. Kinderkraft Cot 4 in 1 SOFI

Best 4 in 1 travel cot.

Rrp: £ 139.99

 A practical trade cot which also doubles as a playpen, cradle and everyday cot, the SOFI is a great purchase. It is suitable for babies and toddlers from birth to 15kg and it's lightweight and wash to fold, plus it includes a storage bag which makes it easy to carry when travelling. The SOFI has mesh sides to ensure you can see your little one and for good airflow. It also comes with a mattress and cover and the frame can be used as a rocking frame too.

One reviewer said: "Slightly narrower than some travel cots, but that was what we needed as it is going to be the cot for when our new grandson stays with us and it needed to fit in the spare room. I love that it is on 2 levels so suitable for a new born as well as a toddler, though not sure if grandson will fit past the age of 2. It is so easy to fold and put up and comes in a cover so can be stored under another bed. Also great that while you use the top level, things can be stored underneath. It looks very stylish too. Only slight problem is the fitting of sheets. It is fiddly and you need to lift the mattress to be able to fit the sheet and tuck it in. But it is doable, so very happy with purchase."

• Can be used with or without rocking function
• Mattress can be used at two different levels
• Looks stylish
• Slightly narrower than standard travel cots

Travel cots – All you need to know:

Choosing the right travel cot for you and your child.

Think about where and when you'll use a travel cot. If you are throwing it in the car boot when you're going to Granny's, check how bulky it is when folded and make sure it fits along with your pushchair and still leaves enough room for your luggage. If you're buying for your holiday and you'll be travelling to your destination by plane, boat or other public transport, choose one that folds very compactly to make it easier to pack. Consider, too, where you'll keep it at home when it's not in use.

Unpacking your travel cot after a long journey with a tired baby can be stressful, so choose something quick and easy to set up. Some travel cots can be assembled and folded with one hand, which is a lifesaver if you're holding your baby.

Some travel cots are designed to double as playpens , creating somewhere safe for your baby to play when she's awake. This is useful when you're away from home, especially if you're staying somewhere that's less baby-friendly, without any baby-proofing products , than your normal environment. This type of travel cot has added value as you can get more use out of it than a standard travel cot but check the manufacturer's guidelines before you buy to ensure it's safe to use as a playpen.

Features to consider before purchasing a travel cot

Here are some travel cot features to look out for when deciding on which travel cot is best for you and your baby.

Travel cots come with a mattress supplied, but some are comfier than others. Check how thick it is and whether it provides enough support for a good night's sleep. If not, thicker travel cot mattresses can be purchased separately – but that's an extra expense and something else to pack!

Fold mechanism

As well as checking how simple it is to assemble the travel cot, make sure you can fold it away again easily. Could you do it in a hurry if you're dashing to the airport? If you have older children, make sure inquisitive little fingers can't access the mechanism for folding the travel cot when it's in use.

Most travel cots have mesh sides to encourage airflow and enable you to see your baby easily when they're sleeping. Check the quality of the fabric and how easy it is to wipe clean.

If you want to move the cot elsewhere in the house for daytime naps or playpen use, choose one with wheels for easy manoeuvrability.

Standard cot bedding may not fit your travel cot, so check what size bedding is required and factor in any extra expense. Make sure the bedding fits the mattress securely with no loose fabric.

Choose a travel cot with side panels that zip open and closed if you'd like to be able to reach your baby without bending low over the side of the cot. If it doubles as a playpen, a 'window' to crawl through can add to the fun.

If you plan to travel with your baby to a climate where mosquitoes might bother them, choose a travel cot with an insect net, and check it fits the travel cot securely.

What age are travel cots advised for?

Travel cots come in a variety of sizes and styles, and they all have different upper age and/or weight limits. Consider how old your child will be when using the travel cot, and choose one suitable for their age. Most of the travel cots in our list above can be used from birth until your baby weighs 15kg, which is approximately three years old. Keep in mind that once your baby makes the transition from sleeping in a cot to a bed, they'll probably prefer a bed to a travel cot when away from home overnight.

Can I travel on a plane with a travel cot?

Yes! Although all airlines will have their own rules on luggage allowances, but if you are flying with a baby then typically parents of infants are allowed to take at least two items - e.g. travel cot, buggy or car seat - at no extra cost.

If you're buying a travel cot to take on holiday and are travelling by plane, boat or train, choose one that folds as compactly as possible to make it easier to transport. If you're driving, make sure it fits in your car boot and still leaves enough room for the rest of your luggage.

Think about where you'll keep the travel cot when it's not in use, too. If space is not an issue, you could look into the larger options available.

All travel cots are designed to be light enough to carry, but some are heavier than others, and there's generally a pay-off between how light it is and how durable it is.

If you'll be carrying it a lot on your journey, such as through an airport, then weight may take priority, but if you've got a cruising toddler, and throwing the cot in a big boot is about the extent of your lugging it around, then a sturdier, perhaps heavier, cot would be better.

How to assemble a travel cot

Wrestling with an unwieldy travel cot and a tired baby after a long journey is stress you really don't need in your life, so choose one that doesn't require an engineering degree to set up. While how to put up a travel cot differs depending on the brand, some can be assembled and folded away within seconds, even with one hand– and that's a really helpful feature if you're going to be assembling it with your baby or other children in tow.

Where can I buy a travel cot?

Whether you need one pronto or want to spend your time researching the perfect travel cot, there are plenty of places where you can pick one. We'd recommend these trusted retailers that offer great products and plenty of reviews so you can make sure you're buying the right one for your little one:

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Supermarkets also hold baby events where you can often pick up travel cots and other accessories for a great price. These include:

Can I buy a travel cot second-hand?

If you're looking to buy a second-hand travel cot, there are a few things to check before you make your purchase:

• Check that it assembles and folds down correctly

• Make sure it's sturdy

• Make sure the seller provides you with the original instruction booklet

It's also worth purchasing a new mattress for the travel cot

How to clean your travel cot

If your travel cot has been tucked away in the loft for a few years and it smells a bit musty, or your child has turned it into a bit of a mess, a good tip for cleaning is to use warm soapy water and a sponge.

Make sure to leave it out in the fresh air and sunlight to dry.

Travel cot safety

There are a number of safety aspects to check on your travel cot for your peace of mind.

Stability: Be sure to use the mattress that comes with the cot, as changing it could affect the stability of the cot and could make it easier to tip.

Escaping: Swapping for a thicker mattress could give your tot more height and make it easier for them to escape.

Corners: Be wary of how smooth corners are - make sure there is no chance of your baby's clothes getting caught on them to avoid any chance of strangulation.

Flexible sides: Pop-up-style tents may be easy to erect and dismantle; however, the flexible sides mean that if you were to stumble onto the cot, there would be no ridged sides to stop your fall.

Zips: Make sure you check all zips are secure, as any loose zips that become unattached could potentially become choking hazards.

Wheels: The wheels must be able to securely lock into place or have two wheels and two legs for sturdiness.

Test it out: Make sure you try it out before you travel to check all of the above safety aspects.

Safe sleeping in a travel cot

The general consensus is that you need to be following the same sleeping guidance for your baby in a travel cot as you would at home.

Here's what The Lullaby Trust have to say:

"The same 'safer sleep' rules apply to a travel cot, which should have a rigid frame and base, and a firm, flat mattress, covered in a waterproof material. Travel cot mattresses are often thinner and feel harder than those in a permanent cot, but don't be tempted to place folded blankets or a quilt under the baby to make them 'more comfortable'. If you are very tight for space, you may have to consider re-arranging the furniture in the room to ensure that the travel cot isn't against a radiator, in direct sunlight, and is out of reach of blind cords and hazards."

How we tested and chose these travel cots

Every year, our panel of real mums tests and reviews parenting products such as travel cots for the annual Mother&Baby Awards.

Our list of the best car seats for travel cots comes recommended by like-minded parents – who have experienced these car seats personally.

The Mother&Baby Awards parent testers are provided with some guidelines while testing, so that they take into consideration four key areas: usability, design, quality and value for money. We ask them to score each of these out of 10, as well as give their overall impression of the product.

Find out more about how we test and what considerations we take into account in our testing process.

A number of the travel cots in our list are also previous  Mother&Baby Awards  shortlisters and winners.

E mily Gilbert is the Features & Reviews Editor for Mother&Baby and has written for the website and previously the magazine for six years. Specialising in product reviews, Emily is the first to know about all the exciting new releases in the parenting industry.

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Red Kite Sleep Tight Travel Cot-Black

The cot is easy to fold away and store compactly in the handy protector cover provided.

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The award winning Sleeptight Travel Cot from Red Kite has been designed to be super simple to both assemble and to fold down, making it the perfect choice to use on holidays, whilst visiting friends and family or for your own home. The cot is easy to fold away and store compactly in the handy protector cover provided. It has padded top rails to ensure your child is protected from any sharp or hard materials if they stand up and has easy view mesh sides giving you a simple way to check on your child. The Sleeptight can also be used as a playpen for your young baby and to give you peace of mind knowing where they are!

• Suitable from birth to approx. 15kg
• Simple and fast to assemble
• Full padded top rails
• Easy view mesh panels
• Carry handles for easy travel
• Protector case for storage and travel use
• Padded mattress for a comfy night’s sleep

Specification:

• Assembled dimensions H70 cm x W99 cm x D70 cm
• Folded dimensions H70 cm x W20 cm x D20 cm
• Boxed dimensions H70 cm x W20 cm x D20 cm

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Red Kite Baby Sleeptight Travel Cot - Blueberry. Lightweight padded travel cot suitable from birth, (STBLUE)

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• Suitable from birth
• Includes slotted mattress
• Fully padded top rails
• Easy and fast to assemble
• Carry bag for out and about trips
• Assembled dimensions: 76 x 103 x 73

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• 1 x Mattress; 1 x Carry bag

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Making faces smile, small and Tall

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.

Sleeptight Blueberry

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 performance, quality, size and value of the travel cot. For example, they mention it's handy for home or travel, well made and sturdy. Some appreciate the ease of assembly, and appearance. That said, opinions are mixed on the weight.

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Customers find the kite easy to assemble and put down. They say it's lightweight, sturdy, and easy to pack away.

"Comfy, roomy and easy to put up and down ." Read more

" Very easy to use & value for money...." Read more

"...bad reviews I still purchased it and was glad I did the item is great easy to set up and easy to travel with would highly recommend" Read more

"a good, well made item, easily erected and sturdy. An added mattress is needed though, and it's quite heavy and cumbersome to carry when folded...." Read more

Customers like the quality of the travel cot. For example, they say it's well-made, sturdy, and built to last. Some mention it'll stand constant packing and moving. Overall, most are happy with the product's quality and functionality.

"...overall I'm really happy with the product for the price paid, it's good quality ." Read more

"a good, well made item , easily erected and sturdy. An added mattress is needed though, and it's quite heavy and cumbersome to carry when folded...." Read more

"...It’s steady and will last long .Easy to clean and easy to assemble.The best part is the price which is really cheap for the quality." Read more

"We purchased this for our young grandson and found it to be very well made and colourfull...." Read more

Customers appreciate the value of the kite. They say it's a great buy.

"Very easy to use & value for money ...." Read more

"I really like this travel cot. It packs up nicely and is reasonably priced ...." Read more

" Good price , and easy to put up and take down but not comfy for my baby. Will need extra blankets underneath mat to make it more comfy...." Read more

"...It’s a great price , super easy to put up and pack away and quite compact so doesn’t take up too much space...." Read more

Customers like the performance of the cot. They say it's a handy cot for home or travel, with an adequate mattress. Some customers also mention that it serves its purpose well and has no issues.

" a good , well made item, easily erected and sturdy. An added mattress is needed though, and it's quite heavy and cumbersome to carry when folded...." Read more

" Amazing product and can travel with it love love love this for my baby girl x" Read more

"Bought this travel cot for a 2 weeks trip to the UK and it served its purpose well ...." Read more

"... Ideal and perfect for a small baby. Once you get the hang of collapsing it , it’s really quite easy...." Read more

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the kite. They mention that it looks good, has a good design, and is colorful. Some say that the cot is well-made and exactly like the picture.

"The cot is really nice and I also liked the colour.It’s steady and will last long.Easy to clean and easy to assemble...." Read more

"...this for our young grandson and found it to be very well made and colourfull ...." Read more

" Vibrant colours . Using it also as a cot in the house. Bought an extra mattress because the one that it comes with is very thin...." Read more

"...had to pad it out with a duvet,, that said it is a good cot , great colour and size and was delivered very quickly" Read more

Customers like the size of the travel cot. They say it's compact, handy, and roomy. Some mention that it fits well under their buggy and is ideal for a small baby.

"Comfy, roomy and easy to put up and down." Read more

"All good, small but enough ." Read more

"...It’s a great price, super easy to put up and pack away and quite compact so doesn’t take up too much space...." Read more

"...It’s sturdy and a good size (as baby is a wriggler). Easy to put away and store after use." Read more

Customers find the travel cot great, compact, and transportable. They also say it's great for weekend trips on the train, has a nice carry case, and is handy for home or travel.

"...it and was glad I did the item is great easy to set up and easy to travel with would highly recommend" Read more

" Great little travel cot .I bought this for my (at the time) 20 month old. He would have just about squeezed into it...." Read more

"...which is great as it fits well under our buggy and it great for weekend trips on the train ...." Read more

"Looks a good quality, safe product. Fairly compact and transportable , well padded rim. Yes mattress is thin but adequate." Read more

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Hi Mummies Scrummies and Bumpies....

So if you do have the instructions would you be so kind as to dig them out and type em on here for me.....save my sanity

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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!

ok said......

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

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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