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.

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. Yes! Although all airlines will have their own rules on luggage allowances, typically, parents of infants are allowed to take at least two items - e.g. travel cot, buggy or car seat - at no extra cost. Catrina said:"I cannot really think of anything that I would change. The only thing I can think of would be to have a little changing mat for the top of it that you can add on. I know that this would then effect the overall weight of the travel cot though so I cannot decide whether it’s a good idea or not. Really good without it." 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.And let’s face it, baby products can get bulky. So FoldLite will be a welcome addition as it weighs up to 30% less than traditional travel cots, helping you and your family travel light. 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 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 are some travel cot features to look out for when deciding on which travel cot is best for you and your baby. 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.

verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ If you want to move the cot elsewhere in the house for daytime naps or playpen use, choose one with wheels for easy manoeuvrability. 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.Travelling with kids can feel like a circus. Cut down on the bulk with Graco’s ultra-lightweight travel cot — up to 30% lighter than traditional travel cots. Durable materials and wipe-clean fabrics keep messes at bay and allow you to create a safe space to play wherever you go. Mesh walls and a soft mattress add extra comforts for your little one. Graco Foldlite Travel Cot Shadow Features Suitable from birth to 3 years (15kg), the travel cot features a soft, wipe-clean mattress to provide comfort for your little one. While the mesh insert panels create an increase in air flow and allow you to keep an eye on your little one as they play or nap. If you’ve got a busy kid on your hands, ensuring they have a safe space to play and nap is critical. The FoldLite pop-up travel cot and playpen provides the versatility you need when you’re at home or on the go. Archana said:"The product when opened out itself is fantastic - robust for a child to be in to sleep or to use as a safe space to place your child when you need your hands free. The bottom is soft too. My child enjoyed being within it and could still see me through the side panels and was happy to be sat with toys. The thing I found I didn’t get on with is the dismantling. Folding into the slide away is easy - and really handy for day to day use - that’s what I liked most about it - however folding away fully and putting in the bag is quite clunky and a chore."