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Nuna Sena Aire Travel Cot Review

Read our Nuna Sena Aire travel cot review to see why it's a best buy

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‘It's easy to use and delivers a great night's sleep.’

Comfortable

Clever design

Multi-purpose

Pricey but an investment buy

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Darryl Baker and her 10-month-old daughter Cole tested the Nuna Sena Aire Travel Cot to see if it was worth flying off with.

The Nuna Sena Aire Travel Cot is as impressive as it sounds: clever design, multi-functional and with an emphasis on comfort. ‘My baby was on cloud nine – quite literally – in this cot,’ said Darryl, who reviewed it for our travel cots buying guide. 

The cot comes with two levels: a higher, newborn insert which means you can easily lift very little ones in and out, while the lower level works for older children or as a playpen.

Luxury was certainly in mind and the travel cot has a slick design and a thick, padded mattress. While Darryl found the cot to be quite heavy and thought it would be difficult to use if you were lacking in space in your car boot, she believes it's worth it's £200-plus price tag. It’s ‘the Rolls-Royce of travel cots,’ she said.

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Weighs: 10kg | Age Range: Birth to 3 years

Unlike others on the market, the Nuna Sena Aire Travel Cot is genuinely easy to pop open and fold away again. This is because of its zig-zag leg design, which means it pushes into place and can be folded away with one hand. 

‘Anyone who's ever had a fight with a travel cot will appreciate how superior this function is,’ said tester Darryl. The sides have a stylish black/grey mesh design so your baby is always easy to see while also being cocooned.

The mattress that comes with it is lovely and padded, which again sets it apart from the hard surfaces many babies sleep on with other travel cots. 

The finishing touch? An organic cotton sheet is included which is soft and gentle, especially on allergy-prone skin. The only downside that our tester found was how big this travel cot is. ‘Its large size and considerable weight will cause issues if you have limited space or are travelling alone,’ she said. ‘A large duffle-like bag is provided, but I found it quite heavy and had my husband handle it.’

Comfort and features

The standout feature of this travel cot is that it has a smaller bassinet upper section which is perfect for newborns and means you don’t have to bend down into the cot. Darryl thought this idea was ‘genius’. When your baby gets bigger – or if you want to use it as a playpen – this upper section can be removed.

In terms of comfort, our tester could not find fault. Using a travel cot can often mean broken sleep even when the baby is sleeping through, but not with this cot and its emphasis on comfort really pays off. 

‘This really is luxury; in fact, my toddler looked on with a hint of envy when she had to sleep on a sofa bed during a recent night away,’ she said. ‘The Air design claims to provide "unparalleled relaxation" and if my 10-month-old could talk, she'd agree.’

Value for money

At just under £250, the Nuna Sena Aire sits in the premium travel cot category and Darryl joked that, if you’re off on holiday, ‘this luxury product deserves a luxury destination!’

It is a really clever and comfortable travel cot though, and it has a price that reflects this. Darryl said that it would suit parents for whom budget and space isn’t an issue and who need a great bed for their baby while away from home. The fact that the newborn insert can be removed and it can be transformed into a playpen for older children means that it can be used when you get home from your travels too.

You might also like to read our Joie Kubbie Sleep Travel Cot review – it’s our pick of 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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• USAGE: Playard: birth to 30 lbs, height 35 inches
• Changer: birth to 24 lbs (approximately 0-12 months)
• Put up. Put down. Transform any room into baby’s room—in seconds. Whether it’s a family get-together or baby’s first holiday by the sea, SENA aire is your indispensable travel companion
• revolutionary design: growing beyond newborn through toddlerhood, and even doubling as a play space.
• 360 ventilation
• Mesh sides, floor and mattress combine to create an advanced air design
• sets up and folds with one hand
• Ventilated mattress panels
• mattress zips off and has removable panels
• A chic look that seamlessly integrates both at home and away
• Unique zigzag frame pops cot open quickly and easily
• Above-ground base keeps baby draft-proof
• Skid-proof feet help keep baby's sleep quiet and still
• Travel bag included with easy carry handle
• GOTS™ certified organic sheet included
• Eight leg design provides double the durability and stability
• Sturdy, aluminum frame is easy to transport
• SIZE: Playard  41.3" L x 30" W x 29" H in Playard folded 11" L x 13" W x 31.5" H
• WEIGHT: 22 lbs. (weight does not include bassinet) (bassinet approx. 1 lbs.)
• removable panels provide machine washer and dryer safe cleaning

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Nuna Sena Mini Travel Cot review

As its name suggests, this is the smaller version of Nuna’s Sena Travel Cot.

The Nuna Sena Mini is one of the easiest travel cots on the market. It pops up in an instant and can be folded away with just one hand, in one movement! It’s a simple product but so effective, and easy to store and transport – it’s compact when folded and not too heavy to carry. The cot is easy to clean and includes a comfortable mattress, skid-proof feet and padded edges. It can also be used during the day as a playpen for small babies. For its simplicity, convenience and versatility, the Nuna Sena is great value for money.

It’s suitable for children up to around 18 months, so it’s ideal for younger babies who are already accustomed to a crib or Moses basket. It’s useful if space is limited. Thanks to the ‘zig-zag’ frame design, it’s really simple to set up and pack away – even with one hand.

It has a mattress pad that fits over a cushioned base, which is raised off the floor. This is a stylish option, but it is on the heavy side, due to it having an aluminium frame. However, one of the benefits of this is that it does feel reassuringly sturdy.

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Tested by mum Alexandra Linton for the M&B Awards 2017:

Would you recommend this to other mums?

I highly recommend this travel cot. It is very easy to put up and down, no fiddly clips or sides that have to come together. Just pull it apart and fix the floor panel on to the velcro and it's ready to go. If I can do it anyone can! It's a great size as well for my 3 month old not too big so she doesn't feel lost in it. The design is really stylish not in your face with garish bright colours. The material used is high quality, it is a really sturdy cot.

How did this product make your life easier?

The ease at which I can put it up and down is such an advantage . The small size is perfect as the rooms in some hotels can be limited as well as transporting it in the car. Also as the floor of the cot is raised it's easy to get my baby out of it without bending over and hurting my back getting her out. The mesh provides a dark screen so it minimises the light in the morning.

What changes would you make to this product?

I would like it to be lighter, to carry it upstairs is a tiring experience. It's very bulky when it's down to carry. If they could make it more cosy for young babies by providing a insert that would help. It's hard to say as the way it folds to open and close it is the best feature but it's also made from thick plastic which makes it heavy so I don't really know how they could make it lighter.

Tested by mum Kayleigh Miller for the M&B Awards 2017:

I would recommend this travel cot to everyone. It's a good size for travel and for setting up in your living room as a second cot. The build quality is great and no matter how many times I've put up and down (a lot!) it still assembles with ease. Not only this but my baby sleeps like a dream in there due to the thick quality foldable mattress.

I've been able to have my baby sleep in my living room during the day and travel to others' houses with ease as she loves sleeping in this cot. With the raised level my back has been saved and the mesh sides means my baby and I can see each other whilst I'm grabbing some all-important time to do housework.

Would you choose this product to win?

The size of this travel cot means it can easily fit in any room and works well as a cot for full-time use. Not only does it assemble easy but the stand-out reason for me loving this cot is the quality of the mattress, my baby sleeps well on this meaning can be used easily during the day for quality sleep.

The one thing I would change abiut this cot is the price. Although I do believe it is worth every penny, it's not a price I could justify spending on a cot that is mini in size and she would grow out of. This price point would have ruled me out of buying it which I truly believe is a shame as it really is a great product

Tested by mum Elizabeth Tate for the M&B Awards 2017:

I would recommend the Nuna Sena Mini because the size is just right for fitting in to the boot of your car or across the back seat. It feels very well made, durable, and safe for baby to sleep in. The mattress is also soft and my baby seemed to not notice a difference to his own cot (he slept the same as if he was in his own cot).

It means we can have an overnight stay or two somewhere with the knowledge our baby is safe and secure in the travel cot. We even found the travel cot helpful for when visiting friends or family in the evening. We can set up the travel cot in their home, so our baby can continue with his bed time routine that we have established.

Although I found this product to be quite pricey at approx £120, I do feel it is value for money. My reasons being it is lightweight so I found it easy to carry up and down stairs and take outside to the car. Its compact size means it is easily fitted in to our car and doesn't take up much space when stored away when not in use. I found the handy bag/cover useful too for storage.

I found the second stage of the set up difficult and my husband had to help me. I found I didn't have the strength to open up the cot to its maximum size by pressing in the middle. The floor was carpeted so I'm not sure if that's the reason why I struggled. Perhaps something like a set of wheels on the bottom of the legs could be helpful to make it easier to fully open the travel cot when it's on carpet. Obviously the wheels would need to have a lock to ensure the cot stays stationary.

Tested by mum Lisa Leyland for the M&B Awards 2017:

The SENA Mini is contemporary, compact, lightweight and comes with carry bag and handle so makes for easy transportation. It is very stable and has dual use for baby and toddler; the raised cosy sleeping space allows parents to check on baby with ease, it gives baby more room than a moses basket, but still nice and cosy to allow baby to sleep without there being too big. The mattress is padded, so negates the requirement for an additional mattress.

I think that this travel cot is the best one I have seen, it's easily erected and dismantled in one movement unlike other brands. The outer is durable fabric & easily cleaned. Converts easily from a small cosy baby cot to a toddler bed, the thick padded mattress is soft enhancing baby’s sleep. The mesh offers ventilation and parents peace of mind. It is easily stored when both flat & erect, takes up much less room than a normal others, with still a good internal space for the age range.

It opens one handed, has a padded mattress and 2 sleeping positions which seem to aide a better night's sleep for baby. It is compact for transportation, negates the requirement to take a moses basket when baby is small as we used to do. It grows with baby and comes with a 2 year guarantee. Its easily cleaned and very easy to store away. When its erect it isn’t bulky and doesn’t take up a lot of space like other brands.

The only one thing which I think could be improved is when it is time to put the cot back into the bag, it is a two handed, push, pull, jiggling job to do. I think that if 2 Velcro straps were placed on the rear of the mattress which then wrapped around the whole cot when putting into the bag would enable an easier slip into the bag. Other brands do this and it seems to work.

Tested by mum Vicki Mulraney for the M&B Awards 2017:

I would definitely recommend the Nuna SENA mini to fellow mums. This travel cot is very easy to assemble and dismantle, which is one of its most positive attributes. In addition, I think the higher level for younger babies is a really beneficial feature. Finally, as travel cots go, the Nuna SENA mini Is aesthetically pleasing.

We keep the Nuna SENA mini at Granny's house which enables us to put the baby to sleep there, ensuring she's safe and comfortable. It comes with a comfortable mattress layer and the baby sleeps very well in it. It can also be easily packed away if we are going away anywhere and require to take a bed for the baby.

Quite simply, this product is far superior to others that I have used based on how easy it is to assemble and dismantle. In addition, the quality, comfortable mattress that comes with it as standard, makes it stand out from the crowd. Finally, the Nuna SENA mini is large enough to accommodate a baby/ young toddler without taking up too much room.

The only negative thing about the Nuna SENA mini is that it is quite heavy and a little cumbersome. This however is a worthwhile trade off because of all the really positive features, primarily the ease of use and the quality of the product. This would definitely not stop me from purchasing this again.

Corinne Hills, 37, from Sheffield, is mum to Arthur, 14 months, Wilfred, three, Tobias, five, and Tom, 15, said:

‘This feels safe and robust, and was the easiest to assemble. The fabric quality is lovely and the mattress is thick, but it’s a heavy cot and cumbersome when folded.’

Roz Walker, 32, from Glasgow, is mum to Aaron, seven months, said:

‘I like that standard cot bedding fits this cot’s mattress, which feels thick and luxurious. But this cot is noticeably small and my seven-month-old son almost fills it already.’

Naomi Johnson, 32, from Peterborough, is mum to Logan, 10 weeks, and Elizabeth, 11, said:

‘This is stylish, sturdy and easy to use. I love that you can leave the bassinet layer in place during storage. It’s ideal for my newborn, who settles better in small spaces.’

Weighs: 8.9kg

Available from: nuna.eu

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Nuna Sena Mini Travel Cot

Nuna SENA review

• Rachel Andrews-Ingram

In a nutshell

A high-end, durable, award-winning travel cot from a company that prides itself on being eco-frinedly and producing organic and chemically safe products

What we tested

• Sturdy, peerless quality, easy to build, stylish, good as a playpen, bassinet included
• Bulky, fairly pricy

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There can be many things you need to consider before purchasing a travel cot . The length of time you plan to use it, its portability, if you want to use it for more than sleeping or if you need to protect your child from insects, are only a few things to think about before purchasing.

Saying that, a travel cot is the kind of product that gains approval by doing its job conveniently and without fuss. But the Nuna SENA’s price tag and bold look demands a little more than reliability to justify its purchase.

Nuna’s emphasis on certifiably green, high concept design and the short, capitalised names of their products all feels very Scandinavian. But it’s not, geographically speaking Nuna has its roots in the Netherlands.

While the shortest wander around their website confirms that this is a company that takes chilled out parenting very seriously. They base their product line around what they call the ‘most basic moments of raising kids: eating, napping, hanging out and traveling.’ And they are very good at it, too!

The SENA is one of many Nuna products to snatch a clutch of awards and nominations , including the Gold for Best Travel Product over £25 at the Mother and Baby awards 2014, and the Bronze in the Best Travel Cot category at the Prima Baby Awards 2014.

What’s in the box?

• SENA travel cot

Any additional extras?

• Certified Oeko-Tex fitted waterproof sheet - £27
• Insect net- £19.99

If you’re looking for a travel cot that comes with a toy bar to keep little one amused, this isn’t for you. Apart from the SENA sheet there are no options to buy additional accessories.

First impression?

The SENA looks fantastic, far from the traditional mesh box (which always feels like a slightly depressing addition to any room when you’re away. The cot looks like a sports car engineer has designed it. It’s got an alloy frame that diagonally braces the cot, the feet are broad and chunky, and the whole thing just manages to look slick in any room whilst somehow remaining incredibly practical, too.

Is it easy to assemble?

Yes it is, Nuna say the SENA is ‘the only travel cot you can fold with one hand’, which is certainly a jazzy claim, though you do wonder what circumstance would demand such a need (bottle preparation, yes; bib fastening, yes; travel cot folding, probably not). And anyway, the subsequent actions of collapsing the supplied mattress and stowing the cot most certainly demand both hands.

But that’s nit-picking: essentially the message here is that the SENA is easy and lightning- quick to fold, which it most definitely is. This is particularly handy when vacuuming around the cot, when you need to shift it out of the way in a hurry or stow (it free-stands on its feet when folded.)

Is it easy to out up and down?

It is very easy to put up and collapse, with none of the fiddling, waggling and rattling of concealed buttons that so frequently plagues cheaper travel cots. Breakdown follows the well-proven principles of a grab handle in the middle of the base, and the mattress folds around the collapsed cot and slides into the supplies drawstring case for transport.

Can you move it around the house?

Not really, I have no reservations about having it up permanently in the house as well as when on the road. But portability isn’t its strongest point; it is quite heavy. That said, the ease of unfolding and packing makes this trade-off one I’m willing to accept.

Saying that, Nuna make a smaller version of the SENA – the SENA Mini (£120) – so if you’re happy to trade size for portability, this could be your best buy, especially if you are tight for space.

How comfortable is the SENA?

Very! Using this for three-month-old Evelyn was easy and she took to it very quickly. You get a posh mattress that is stiffened using two alloy rods, and crucially a bassinet attachment that – once you get the hang of it – is easy to fit and feels a lot more stable than more rickety models.

This is good for a baby up to 15Ibs and folds with the frame, too, which is massively useful. There’s acres of space inside but the quilted design of the mattress was comfortable and discouraged our little one from sliding about.

The base sits a few inches off the ground that successfully avoids floor-level draughts, and the top features ‘safety sides’ that are rounded and soft. It’s incredibly sturdy, too – eight feet means its quiet and solid. Combined with the safety-first Oeko-Tex fabric,it’s difficult to imagine Evelyn coming to any harm in there.

Is it compact when folded?

Yes, it is bulky when collapsed. Compared to my Argos Travel Cot it is a giant, though the two are of relatively similar size when up. The drawstring bag is also baggy, making it untidy when folded away.

Is it easy to clean?

No, it is not. I have fears about spilling something on that lovely mattress as cleaning it would be difficult, so I’d definitely recommend buying the SENA sheet for protection.

The distinctive diagonal struts means that visibility out of the cot isn’t as good as more ‘open’ mesh travel cots, but I’m grateful for the sturdiness they give and if this design enables it to be easier to put up and collapse, I’ll take it.

Is it value for money?

In terms of a long-term buy that you will continue to benefit from as your little one grows, the SENA is worth the £150 price tag. I left it up in the living room as a safe place to pop Evelyn while I attended to various chores and can see this becoming more valuable as she gets older and more inquisitive.

How does it compare to other travel cots?

In terms of its competition, it’s worth looking at the products that beat it into Bronze position in the Prima Baby Awards: joint Gold were Phil and Ted’s Traveller (£160) and the BabyBjörn Travel Cot Light (£200) and Silver was won by Chicco’s Next2Me (£149.99).

All of these have their own benefits – be it featherlight weight in the case of the two winners, or specialised side-sleeping abilities with the Chicco. But I personally would take the SENA’s stability, simplicity and versatility over these other cots any day, so for me it’s a winner.

Made for Mums verdict

Pricey but worth it, the SENA is a worthwhile long-term investment for parents who want a versatile cot with playpen potential which won’t bring your room down. Check it fits your car boot, though!

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Nuna Sena Aire Review: Not Sponsored, Personally Tested

Comprehensive Nuna Sena Aire review covering setup, portability, washability, safety and my personal experience testing it at home

What is the Nuna Sena Aire?

The Nuna Sena Aire is one of the most popular pack and plays from Nuna Baby, a Dutch company known for extremely high quality baby gear, and for being a leader in producing non-toxic baby products.

Nuna Baby has two pack and plays in their product lineup: The Sena Aire and the Cove Aire Go (they also make an alternative version of the Sena Aire that is exclusive to Pottery Barn Kids [the PBK version has different color options], as well as selling the Sena Aire with a changer attachment ).

The Sena Aire is Nuna Baby’s largest pack and play. It’s incredibly easy to fold and unfold, and is incredibly unique in terms of how breathable it is, with mesh sides, a mesh floor, and a ventilated and breathable pack and play mattress.

Table of Contents

• Easy to fold and unfold
• One of the most breathable pack and plays on the market
• 360-degree visibility
• Excellent choice for hot climates or weather
• Greenguard Gold Certified
• Lightweight compared to traditional pack and plays
• Mattress off the floor for added comfort
• Firm but comfortable mattress
• Mattress cover is machine washable
• Travel bag isn't zipper secured, and fabric is thin
• Unclear if fabrics are Oeko-Tex Certified
• No zip-down side panel
• Less suitable for airline travel and longer trips

Nuna Sena Aire: Testing and Review

I bought my own Nuna Sena Aire for the purpose of writing this review. I bought it myself, with no freebies or discounts from Nuna. Below you’ll find my unsponsored, unbiased thoughts based on this personal experience.

Portability and Ease of Carrying

First, I considered how portable the Sena Aire is. While it’s pretty good for moving around the house and I can see how it would work on a road trip, I probably wouldn’t check this in on an airline for a trip abroad (for that, I’d get a Guava Lotus or BabyBjorn Travel Crib Light ).

It comes with a “one hand travel bag” included in the box.

Dimensions of the travel bag are 34″ long by 14.5″ wide by 10″ high. I got those measurements by measuring my actual Sena Aire in its included carry bag – not from official dimensions from the manufacturer (which may differ).

Overall, the travel bag included with the Sena Aire is adequate, but not amazing.

First of all, the fabric it’s made of is fairly lightweight, similar to the 4Moms play yard carry bag (which got ripped to shreds when checked on a short flight to LA).

Secondly, I don’t like that it doesn’t zip up – the top is a drawstring cinch closure, which feels less secure for traveling, especially when compared to something like the Bugaboo Stardust , BabyBjorn Travel Crib Light , or Guava Lotus , which all have substantial carry bags with strong zip closures.

Finally, the way the play yard sits in the bag makes for some uneven and awkward weight distribution, with one end of the unit tipping up or down when carrying it, making it a bit awkward to carry for longer periods, like on a trip.

As a short person (I’m 5 foot), I’d say this is fairly mediocre to carry. It’s not as bad for shorter people as the Bugaboo Stardust (which dragged on the floor for me, but would be great for a taller parent or user), but it’s not as convenient to carry as the BabyBjorn , the Guava Lotus , or even the 4Moms pack and play (the Breeze Plus and Breeze Go ).

It’s also worth considering the weight, especially if you plan on using this as a travel crib.

The Nuna Sena Aire weighs 20.8 pounds, without the bassinet. Compare that to other popular travel cribs and lightweight pack and plays, and the Nuna Sena Aire is a fair bit heavier than some of the lightest weight pack and plays on the market, such as the Guava or the BabyBjorn. However, it’s comparable to the 4moms Breeze Go.

• Phil & Teds Traveller : 7.5 pounds
• BabyBjorn Travel Crib Light : 13 pounds
• Guava Lotus Everywhere Crib : 15 pounds
• Bugaboo Stardust : 17.2 pounds
• Nuna Sena Aire : 20.8 pounds
• 4Moms Breeze Go : 23 pounds
• 4Moms Breeze Plus : 28.5 pounds (with bassinet and changer)

Nuna Sena Aire Setup

Theoretically, the Nuna Sena Aire folds easily with one hand. In my experience, however, it’s a bit of clunky to actually do this with one hand, likely due to the skid proof feet on the bottom of the play yard.

To open using two hands, you pull on the narrow edges at either end of the play yard to pull them open.

Then, using one hand, push down on the central pillar (called a “hub”).

With the bassinet attached, you also need to slip your hand through the slit on the bottom of the bassinet to the main play yard floor, and make sure the hub is fully pushed down.

To test how easy it is to set up the Nuna Sena Aire , I timed myself setting it up from start to finish. This included taking it out of the travel bag, setting it up, and placing the mattress correctly.

It took me 1 minute and 34 seconds to setup my Nuna Sena Aire. That includes 19 seconds to get it out of the storage bag, and another 25 seconds to get it unfolded and ready to use. This was on my first try!

Comparing this to other pack and plays and travel cribs I’ve tested, the Nuna Sena Aire performs quite well in terms of speed of set up.

• Bugaboo Stardust : 32 seconds
• BabyBjorn Travel Crib Light : 1 minute and 16 seconds
• Nuna Sena Aire : 1 minute and 34 seconds
• Guava Lotus Everywhere Crib : 1 minute and 40 seconds
• 4Moms Breeze : 3 minutes and 4 seconds

The setup is quite easy, but I love that it also folds easily with one hand. When you’re ready to put it away, you simply grab the central hub and pull up to collapse the whole thing.

It takes me about 10 seconds to collapse mine.

Getting it back into the travel bag requires a bit more time and a little bit of wrestling. When I timed myself as a test, it took me 1 minute and 6 seconds to get the frame and mattress back into the carry bag.

Advanced air design™

The Nuna Sena Aire comes with something that Nuna calls advanced air design™, which more or less means it’s got excellent ventilation.

This includes ventilated mesh sides and base of the play yard and bassinet, as well as the ventilated mattress panels.

That’s right: the sides, floor and mattress are all made of mesh to ensure maximum air flow around your baby. This is great in any climate, but particularly desirable in climates with high heat and humidity.

Unlike many travel cribs, the mattress part of the play yard sits off the ground. This is likely slightly more comfortable for your kiddo, keeps them away from drafts along the floor, and is an additional feature to improve ventilation.

The Nuna Sena Aire is the only pack and play or travel crib I’m aware of that offers true, 360 degree ventilation via the mesh sides and base, as well as a mesh mattress.

Ventilated Mesh Mattress

The Sena Aire mattress has ventilated panels and a mesh mattress cover are two of the most unique features of this pack and play.

First of all, they make the mattress more breathable than most pack and play mattresses.

Whereas a number of companies have innovated to make more breathable crib mattresses (see: Organic Dream , Newton , and Naturepedic ), there aren’t a lot of companies working on breathable pack and play mattresses. In that regard, Nuna is setting the bar for other companies, and I expect we’ll see more breathable playard mattresses in the future.

The removable panel design also means the mattress is washable. By removing the ventilated panels (they come out completely), you can then throw the fabric part of the mattress (which consists of polyester mesh plus a thin layer of polyurethane foam , as far as I can tell) in the washing machine.

This is super handy and quite unique – since most pack and play mattresses have some sort of cardboard or particle board in them, they can’t be washed in the same way. The removable ventilated panels in the Nuna Aire are a true innovation.

Washability: How to Wash Nuna Sena Aire

In terms of washability, the Sena Aire has a leg up on traditional pack and plays (which are typically spot clean only ), but isn’t as washable as leading travel cribs (which typically have fabric units that detach from the frame to be machine washed).

The Sena’s fabric sides and floor don’t detach from the frame to wash, and the mesh fabric is spot clean only.

However, the mattress cover is washer safe. This is another great innovation from Nuna, as most pack and plays lack washer safe mattress covers (leaving you to either by a third-party mattress cover, which the manufacturers don’t recommend, or be left spot cleaning the mattress after every spit up or diaper leak ).

While the Nuna website mentions the mattress cover is wash and dryer safe, when I actually look at the care label on my Nuna Sena Aire mattress, it suggests its washer safe, but should be drip dried (hang to dry).

I recommend following the care label on your actual pack and play.

Greenguard Gold Certified with Non Toxic Materials

One of the things I love about Nuna as a brand is how committed the company is to creating safe, non toxic products for kids.

As of 2023, they’ve completely eliminated the use of fire retardants in their car seats: a massive achievement and a win for parents who want to reduce their kids’ exposure to harmful chemicals.

Likewise, the Sena Aire is completely fire retardant free, which offers a lot of peace of mind for parents who want to avoid these chemicals. It also doesn’t contain any PFAS chemicals, which are used by some companies to achieve for water resistance.

Additionally, this play yard is free from PVC (which are a source of phthalates ) and is Greenguard Gold certified (meaning it’s not a major source of VOCs ) and JPMA certified.

So what is the Sena Aire made of? According to Nuna Baby, the SENA Aire is made up of polyester (the outer material; aka the mesh sides and floor); polyester batting; and polyurethane foam.

Of these materials, I don’t love the use of polyurethane foam, but it’s pretty tough to get around it. Of all the pack and plays on the market, there’s only two that I’m aware of that are PU foam free: the Phil & Teds Traveller and the fairly new-to-market Uppababy Remi pack and play.

Nuna Sena Aire Safety

• Skid proof feet to keep the playard in place and minimize shifting or movement.
• It has a sturdy aluminum frame. When I test how stable it is by pushing the frame from side to side or back and forth, it holds steady against my pushes. I would classify it as extremely stable, and in side by side comparisons, it’s one of the best pack and plays I’ve tested in this regard.
• A GOTS Certified Organic Sheet is included in the box. If you want extras, they also sell their organic cotton sheet separately, so you can have one on the pack and play, and a spare in the cupboard or laundry.
• Previous versions of the Nuna Sena Aire used Oeko-Tex certified fabrics, but it’s unclear if the latest model still has Oeko-Tex certification.

Nuna Sena Aire Bassinet Review

The Nuna Sena Aire comes with bassinet, and you can use it in bassinet mode or play yard mode (without the bassinet).

One great feature about this bassinet is the fact that it folds with the frame. This is similar to the Bugaboo Stardust , that folds with the bassinet and the mattress. It’s quite unique, as most play yards require you to remove the bassinet attachment before folding and storing.

The bassinet uses a snap and clip system to attach to the main play yard frame. There are 4 snaps (one snap on each of the 4 sides of the top railing), and 4 clips (one on each corner of the top railing.

Overall the bassinet position is actually quite low, especially when compared to some other options, such as the 4Moms Breeze Plus . If a higher bassinet position is important to you, you might want to consider the Nuna Cove Go , or the 4moms Breeze Plus.

Nuna Sena Aire Playard Changer

The Nuna Sena Aire has an optional changer attachment that is only compatible with the Sena Aire (it won’t work with the Sena or the Cove Go ). I haven’t personally tried the changer, so can’t comment on how well it works vs similar competing products, such as the 4moms Breeze Plus.

Nuna Sena Aire Vs. Sena, Sena Mini, and Cove

If you’re shopping for a play yard and you’re set on Nuna, you’re probably wondering the difference between Nuna Sena and Aire, the Nuna Sena and Sena Aire vs Nuna Cove , and the Nuna Sena Mini vs Full Size.

Nuna Cove vs Sena and Sena Aire

Both the Nuna Sena Aire and the Cove have been around for a few years. The following information is current as of 2023, and applies to the Nuna Cove Aire Go , not the previous version which was called simply the Cove.

So what are the key differences between Nuna’s Sena Aire vs the Cove Aire Go? ?

• Weight: The Nuna Sena Aire is lighter than the Cove Go. The Sena Aire weighs 20.8 pounds without the bassinet vs Nuna Cove Go, which weighs 22 pounds without bassinet.
• Size: The Nuna Sena Aire is larger than the Cove Go, and the Cove Go is considerably narrower (5.5″ narrower). The Sena Aire measures 41.3″ long x 30″ wide x 29″ tall when assembled, vs the Nuna Cove Go which measures 40″ long x 24.5″ wide x 30″ tall. The Cove Go’s narrower footprint makes it a great choice for small spaces or as a bedside sleeper. The Cove Go is 1″ taller, meaning it may be slightly more awkward for shorter parents or caregivers to use.
• Bassinet Position: The Cove Go’s bassinet sits about 1″ to 2″ higher than on the Sena Aire. I emailed Nuna Baby, and they said the Cove Aire Go’s bassinet sits about 15″ off the floor, and the Sena Aire’s bassinet sits about 14″ off the floor (although, when I measure my Sena Aire, it’s more like 13″ according to my measurements).
• Weight Limit: Both the Nuna Sena Aire and Cove Go are suitable from birth to 15 pounds (bassinet) or 30 pounds / 35 inches in height, or until they start trying to climb out (play yard). There are no differences in terms of weight limit or when to stop using it with your child.
• Changer Attachment: The Nuna Sena Aire has an optional changer attachment that is suitable from birth to 24 pounds, or until baby can push up on their hands and knees. The Cove Go isn’t compatible with Nuna’s changer attachment.
• Napper: Previous versions of the Cove came with a napper; the Cove Go does not have a napper anymore. The Sena Aire also doesn’t have a napper. Safe sleep guidelines recommend not using a napper for your baby. If they fall asleep in an inclined position, transfer them to a sleep approved flat and firm sleep surface as soon as possible and leave them to sleep there!

Nuna Sena vs Aire

Nuna used to offer both the Sena and the Sena Aire. However, in the United States the company no longer lists the Sena in their product lineup, and only sells the Sena Aire (both the Sena and the Sena Aire are still available in Canada at the time of writing).

Nuna Sena Mini vs Full Size

Nuna used to offer a mini version of the Sena, the Nuna Sena Mini. However, the company discontinued the Sena Mini in 2002.

The old mini was smaller and lighter than the Sena or Sena Aire: 34.5″ long x 24″ wide x 26.4″ high, and weighing 17.6 pounds, vs the Sena Aire which measures 41.3″ long x 30″ wide x 29″ high, and weighs 20.8 pounds.

The new Nuna Cove Go is a suitable replacement for the Nuna Sena Mini, with a similar narrow profile (the Cove Go is 24.5″ wide, vs the Mini which was 24″ wide).

If you’re looking for a narrow pack and play specifically, the Bugaboo Stardust is another great option, measuring 25 inches wide.

Is the Nuna Sena Aire Worth It?

Based on my experience, I think the Nuna Sena Aire is one of the best all round pack and plays on the market, and certainly one of the best I’ve personally tested.

The breathability is second to none, making it a great choice for summer babies or anywhere with a hot and/or humid climate, or with occasional heat waves. It’s also a nice to have to put parents minds to ease when their little ones are sleeping, as it may help prevent babies from getting hot while asleep.

I also appreciate that the mattress is so washable – this gives it a huge leg-up on the 4Moms Breeze, in my opinion.

As a downside, I don’t think I’d choose the Sena Aire as a true travel crib. Road trip to grandma’s house? Sure. But I wouldn’t want to lug it through an airport or check it into the airline as baggage.

Based on my personal experience, the Sena Aire is best suited to using at home, as an everyday play yard, and is convenient to pack into the car when you need something on the go.

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Cities [ edit ]

• 56.326944 44.0075 1 Nizhny Novgorod — Russia's fourth largest city, the regional capital, located at the confluence of the Volga and Oka Rivers, and the hub for the Volga Region ; be sure to visit the kremlin and the Sakharov Museum
• Arzamas — the region's third largest city is most notable for its grandiose Resurrection Cathedral, built to commemorate Russia's victory over Napoleon in 1812
• Balakhna — a small historic city with several noteworthy architectural monuments, including the 16th century Saint Nicholas Church
• Bogorodsk — a small town with a pretty, well-preserved central square and cathedral, as well as several 19th century estates outside the town that have been converted into parks
• Bolshoye Boldino (Veliko Boldino) — a historic village that served as the estate of one very famous A.S. Pushkin; the village now has several worthwhile museums dedicated to the poet and hosts the All-Russia Poetry Prize Festival each year on the first Sunday of June
• Bor — you can see this city while looking across the Volga from Nizhny Novgorod's downtown. Center of ship-building and glass-making industry
• Dzerzhinsk — the region's second largest city is one of the world's most polluted, due to its history as a major chemicals production site, and has life expectancies of less than 50 years for both men and women; the city was until 1990 closed to foreigners, but is now open for those who wish to see its singular and towering hyperboloid Shukhov Tower on the banks of the Oka River
• Kstovo — a small Soviet-era industrial city (petrochemicals), which grew out of on an old village of the same name. Kstovo is home to the World Sambo Academy; an important 18th-century church is in the adjacent village of Veliky Vrag
• 56.650278 43.470278 2 Gorodets — an historic town, founded by Prine Yuriy Dolgorukiy in 1152, which lost a number of churches to atheistic campaigns under the USSR, but retains some wonderful fairytale-like wooden houses.
• Sarov — a small closed city, formerly a secret city known as Arzamas-16, which serves as a major center for Russia (and the USSR's) nuclear program, has rather European architecture since it was built by German POWs, and is located near the holy Sarova monastery; in reference to the US nuclear program at Los Alamos , researchers here fondly call the city "Los Arzamas"

Other destinations [ edit ]

• Kerzhensky Nature Reserve
• Makaryevsky Monastery — a huge and beautiful monastery on the Volga River, which is easily reached by a summer 3 hour long hydrofoil from Nizhny Novgorod

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Nizhny Novgorod Oblast is one of the most populous and economically important regions of the Volga Region, centered on its capital Nizhny Novgorod. Aside from the capital itself, the region is perhaps best known outside of Russia for its tradition of making painted, wooden matryoshka dolls. Less known, perhaps, are Khokhloma handicraft.

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See Russian phrasebook .

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By train [ edit ]

The city of Nizhny Novgorod is one of the first major stops from Moscow on one of the main routes of the Trans-Siberian Railway (8 hour trip). Several trains form Moscow terminate in Nizhny Novgorod (two overnight trains and one or two faster day trains). Many others continue beyond, to Kirov , Perm , Yekaterinburg , and points east, up to Vladivostok and Beijing . Some of these trains also stop at a number of other stations as they cross the oblast, e.g. Dzerzhinsk before reaching the Nizhny, or Semenov , Shakhunya and Uren beyond it. These trains usually leave from Moscow's Kursk Station or Yaroslavl Station .

Several faster trains ( Lastochka and Strizh ) make the trip between Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod in about 4 hours.

There is also a direct daily train to Nizhny Novgorod from Saint Petersburg , and, at least during the summer seasons, from a number of destinations on the Black Sea coast, such as Adler (for Sochi ). Trains from Nizhny Novgorod also travel south, to/from Saransk ( Mordovia ) and Kazan (via the Kanash junction in Chuvashia .

Some cities in southern part of the oblast ( Navashino , Arzamas , Sergach ) are easily reachable by trains running on another route ( Moscow - Kazan ) of the Trans-Siberian system. They leave from Moscow's Kazan Station .

By plane [ edit ]

Nizhny Novgorod's Strigino airport (GOI) had a new terminal opened in 2016, just when most of direct international flights to Nizhny Novgorod (Lufthansa from Frankfurt , Finnair from Helsinki , or Czech from Prague ) were terminated. The city is still served by inexpensive domestic flights from major Russian cities—the flight from Moscow is as cheap as $35. Kaliningrad based KD Avia offers flights to Kaliningrad and then on to a number of Russian and international destinations. There are also direct flights to a number of destination in Central Asia (popular with migrant workers), and (mostly charter or seasonal) flights to some Mediterranean tourist destinations.

The airport is served by several city bus lines (in daytime only). One can take any of these buses to get to the nearest subway lines, and then take subway to wherever it goes.

By boat [ edit ]

Nizhny Novgorod is frequently included as a stop on summer boat cruises on the Volga River; some boats also stop at the Makariev Monastery.

By bus [ edit ]

A fair number of intercity buses circulate along the Volga Highway (aka M7), between Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Cheboksary, and Kazan. While less convenient than trains, buses allow access to towns not served by rail, such as Lyskovo.

Bus [ edit ]

There is no rail line due east of Nizhny Novgorod. Instead, one can take a bus along the M7 highway (the Kazan highway). Commuter buses for Kstovo and other destinations nearby go from the Sennaya bus station a few blocks east of Sennaya Square; to go further east, take a bus from the Main Bus Station ( Avtovokzal ) near Lyadov Square.

One can also take a bus from the Main Bus Station to various points throughout the southern half of the oblast, e.g. Arzamas.

Buses to the west (toward Moscow), northwest (Chkalovsk), and north (Bor) run mostly from a bus station near Nizhny Novgorod's Moscow Station.

Boat [ edit ]

In the summer, hydrofoil boats (colloquially known as Raketa , after the first model of them) used to run from Nizhny Novgorod's River Terminal ( Rechnoy Vokzal ) down the Volga, to Rabotki , Makaryevo , and beyond. Unfortunately, by 2010, most of these services have been cancelled.

Ferryboats from downtown Nizhny Novgorod run to Bor across the river (very frequent service). There is also much less frequent service (half a dozen trips a day) between Lyskovo and Marakyevo, providing easy access to Makaryev Monastery. Both systems transport passengers and vehicles.

Aerial ropeway [ edit ]

A unique installation for central Russia, an aerial ropeway spans the Volga, connecting Nizhny Novgorod with Bor. The scenic service is very frequent, although somewhat pricey for such a short distance (90 RUR, as of 2016).

See [ edit ]

Outside of the cities, there are a number of important monasteries within Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, such as Makaryev Monastery (across the Volga from Lyskovo), or the Diveyevo Monastry not far from Sarov, in the southwest of the province.

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Russia's Golden Ring is nearby and its prominent attractions at Vladimir and Suzdal can be daytripped from Nizhny Novgorod by bus.

The next major stops on the Trans-Siberian Railway are Vladimir to the west and Kirov to the east.

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