Babylo Liteway Lightweight Travel Cot - Grey Mélange & Munchkin Stay Put Baby Suction Bowl Set, Baby Bowls for Weaning, Baby Feeding Suction Dish Pack, for Babies & Toddlers 6 Months+

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The mesh sides mean your baby can stay cool and breathe freely. It also allows for complete visibility for both you and baby. The soft mattress makes the travel cot a comfy and secure place for your baby to sleep on a trip or at home. We tested products with a variety of price tags and compared the more expensive models to those that were cheaper

The Lullaby Trust also advise that portable cribs aren’t placed against radiators and remain out of reach of blind cords. How much does a travel cot cost? We commissioned Ruth Lumley to write about and test a variety of toddler and baby travel cots. Ruth is a journalist who has used a number of baby beds with her three young children – from the newborn stage right through to toddlerhood and while holidaying abroad and visiting relatives in the UK. Once the Babylo 'Liteway travel cot' has been removed from the carry bag you will have it assembled in a few minutes. If, however, you tend to travel often or think your little one will have regular sleepovers with the grandparents, then a travel cot is a great solution.

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Many larger models double up as a playpen which is great for keeping your child safe at all times no matter where they are. Some even come with changing tables, mobiles and bassinets for newborns. Google Shopping is a tool that lets users search for and compare prices for products across the web. Simply type in keywords, or a product number, to bring up search results. Were written or visual instructions clear and precise? Could the instructions also be accessed online and were there video tutorials to guide you through? Each product was tested in rooms with both carpet and laminate flooring, then scored on six key areas: SOLID: the steel frame makes the cot stable and very strong. The upper layer of the mattress is covered with cotton which provides skin with proper air circulation. The hood and cot cover are made of easy-to-clean material

PRACTICAL: the cot has functional mesh sides, thanks to which a parent can always keep an eye on the child. In addition they provide an adequate air flow on hot days. Folding takes only a few seconds and its compact size makes it easy to transport From new-born until your child can climb, the 'Liteway' will give you years of use. The fabric contains no harmful substances

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Poppy is also an award-winning, best-selling children's and parenting author of books such as Don't Worry, Be Happy, The Extraordinary Book That Makes You Feel Happy and Mother Power. She specialises in children's mental health and her books are used by therapists, teachers and SENCOs across the UK. She won a The Week Junior Book Award in 2023, her books have been translated into several languages and she's been featured in The Guardian, The Sunday Times and The Sun. This type of cot is usually used from the newborn stage up until toddlerhood – or until the little wriggler can climb out by themselves. Do I actually need a one? Five products were then awarded a Mumsnet Best badge – these are the products that we feel offer the absolute best value for most parents. We also gave honourable mentions to four others.

Even if the mattress feels thin, don't be tempted to place folded blankets underneath your child. Go for a baby sleeping bag or a well-fitted swaddle instead.Ruth scored each product based on each criteria below, with the highest scoring coming out on top as the overall winner. Honourable mentions were then given to nine other top-performing beds. Safety and stability Ruth looked at how much space the cot took up in a room – did it slot in easily, and was it more suited to indoors or outdoors? Was it heavy to carry and did it fit comfortably in the boot of an average-sized family car? Could it be taken on public transport easily? Poppy O'Neill is a Content Editor at Mumsnet and a mother of two. She's been researching and reviewing baby and child products for 2 years, with a particular focus on baby essentials, toys and books for toddlers and outdoor play equipment. From potties to paddling pools and bunk beds to bedtime stories, she loves to deep-dive into research and find the best products out there.