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How to put up a travel cot + and help collapse a stuck travel cot in SECONDS

HELP! The travel cot side is stuck! Help! The travel cot won’t stay up! Ahhhhhhh the travel cot won’t collapse! I think it’s broken!

Sound familiar? Are you currently stuck with one of these problems, or any travel cot issue? Well, this is a post is for you! I’ve done a quick video to show you how to put your travel cot up, down, and unstick the sides… basically answering all those pesky problems that make them so irritating…

After 5 years of travel cots and using many different ones, either cots we’ve owned or in cottages or caravans on holiday, I can confirm this how many difference branded travel cots work – all the same . So if your travel cot is a Mothercare, Babystyle, Joie, Red Kite, ….. or some other brand most of these work the same way and get stuck in the same way… this is how to get your travel cot up, make the sides stay up, get it down, and make those sides click and unclip.

How to put up a travel cot

• Click the sides together – pull them up so they are ridged, both halves of the side should clunk in straight. Do opposite sides together, if you can. It should form a rectangle.
• Push the middle down (in the base) – make sure the legs can move out as you do this (lifting a side in the corner can help).

How to take down a travel cot

It’s basically the opposite of putting it up!

• Pull the middle up from the base (use the loop). It will probably fall over as you do this so hold a side!
• Unclip the sides – squeeze the catch in the middle of each side so the sides are floppy and swing! Do opposite sides together so you know it’s even!

Let me know if this helps, and if you prefer to read the instructions I’ve popped a guide at the bottom of this post.

Have you had the same travel cot struggles as us? Let me know in the comments, and if this helped too!

Our struggle was real and that’s why I’ve been meaning to write this for years: we have battled with the travel cot so many times when H was little, before we really got to grips with it. Basically, putting up a travel cot is easy when you remember the knack but putting one up and down is something none of us do often. Many a time, we’d arrive late desperate to get the cot up for a sleepy baby/toddler and there would be me saying “YOU DO IT!” to the husband when I just couldn’t get the side to stay up.

You might remember I started this blog to be helpful for instance blogging about how we fix the Perfect Prep temperature warning light in a heatwave, or how to keep a toddler’s hat on… well this is one I’ve had on my list for years. How to put up a travel cot and take it down, including how to make the side click, and how to get it back down when it just won’t collapse.

I hope this helps if you’re stuck with your travel cot, a side not going up or down, or just the whole cot stuck up. Let me know in the comments below if it helped, and share with your friends if you like it!

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How to Put Up and Collapse a Travel Cot

Setting up and collapsing travel cots : a comprehensive guide, introduction.

Travel cots are indispensable for families on the move, providing a safe and portable sleeping solution for babies and toddlers. While they offer convenience and flexibility, setting up and collapsing travel cots can sometimes be a complex process. This guide will walk you through the steps for various popular models, highlighting their unique features and mechanisms.

Travel Cot Assembly and Disassembly Instructions

Brand-specific nuances.

• Joie Kubbie Sleep: Known for its easy fold and unfold mechanism, but ensure all sides are locked in place before pushing down the base.
• Nuna Sena Aire: Offers an advanced design and is praised for its breathability and comfort, with detailed setup instructions provided in the user manual.
• Bugaboo Stardust: Designed for an almost instant setup with its unique pop-open feature, making it ideal for quick use.
• Hauck Dream n Play: Provides a simple and intuitive setup process, emphasizing the order of operations for stability.
• Maxi Cosi Iris: While specific setup instructions were not found, the product is marketed for its compact and user-friendly design.

Being knowledgeable about the setup and collapse processes of your travel cot ensures a stress-free experience during your travels. It's important to follow the manufacturer's instructions closely for each brand and model, as they can vary significantly. With practice, these steps can be performed quickly and safely, making any travel cot a convenient choice for your child's comfort on the go.

Generic Guide for Setting Up and Collapsing Any Travel Cot

While travel cots may vary in design and specific mechanisms, many share common features in their setup and collapse processes. The following generic guide is designed to help you with most travel cots you may encounter.

Setting Up a Travel Cot

• Unpack and Inspect: Remove all the parts from the travel cot's carrying case and lay them out on a clean, flat surface. Check for any damage or missing parts before you begin.
• Expand the Frame: Lift the cot's frame from the center, allowing the legs to spread out. Extend the top rails until they lock into place. You should hear a click or snap when each rail is secure.
• Secure the Base: With the top rails locked, push down on the center of the cot's base until it is flat and locked in position. Some cots may have a pull strap or handle to assist with this.
• Double-Check Locks: Go around the cot and double-check that all rails and the base are locked securely. This step is crucial for the safety and stability of the cot.
• Add the Mattress: Place the travel cot's mattress into the base, ensuring it fits snugly without any gaps around the edges.

Collapsing a Travel Cot

• Remove the Mattress: Take the mattress out of the travel cot and set it aside.
• Unlock the Base: Lift the center of the base to unlock it. Some models may have a strap or button to release the lock.
• Unlock the Sides: Release the locks on the top rails. This is usually done by squeezing a button or latch on each rail. Do this before you attempt to fold the sides.
• Collapse the Frame: Bring the sides of the cot together. Some cots may require you to lift the entire frame slightly before it will fold compactly.
• Pack Away: Once fully collapsed, secure any straps or latches designed to keep the cot folded, and place it back into its carrying case along with the mattress.

Note: This is a general guide and may not apply to all travel cots. Always refer to the manufacturer's instructions for the specific setup and collapse procedures of your travel cot model.

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Going somewhere with your baby? Well deserved if you ask us, given the past 9 months you’ve just endured!

And by no means are we trying to deter you from your safe travels with your little one, but tending to the baby’s needs such as their eating, sleeping and changing diapers while on a trip can be quite challenging for the first time.

So, we’re here to help by answering your questions about baby travel cots. Questions like what a travel cot is, how to put up a travel cot, and how to fold a travel cot. Get these bits done right, and you’ll be set for a full and restful night’s sleep for both baby and you.

Unavoidably, you might find yourself stressing over the essentials to bring and how to cater to their needs. Little things can pile on the stress, such as baby food packs, bottle sterilization, extra supplies and the all-important necessities for a good nights night’s sleep.

Babies spend most of their time sleeping, so a good quality sleep should be one of your main priorities here. How do we achieve this seemingly simple task? You got it – a good travel cot

As we all know, whenever babies feel discomfort or dissatisfaction, they can cry a lot. And let’s face it, no parent wants a screeching baby the whole holiday (can you imagine…)

Luckily, there are lightweight, portable travel cots available that can help solve the whole sleeping conundrum for your little one, which in turn will lead to a happier baby, where everyone can enjoy the baby’s laughter instead of the tears.

Sounds good right? Pull up a seat and let’s get to it.

What is a travel cot?

The travel cot is a product made for babies to sleep in and parents usually call it sent from heaven as it is very convenient to use. There are different kinds of travel cots to choose from depending on the level of need. And these are a standard travel cot, a pop-up travel cot and a bassinet travel cot. A standard travel cot has a collapsible frame and removable mattress.

It can be also be used as a playpen and suitable for babies and toddlers. And the pop-up travel cot is the smaller one that instantly pops up into a bed and can be folded for easy carriage. It is best for smaller and lighter babies. Lastly, the bassinet travel cot is like the two other kinds but much smaller and softer, which is best for newborn babies.

If you’ve chosen the standard travel cot, the next question is, how to set up the travel cot? It’s just quick and easy. Whether you are familiar with it, heard about it or are just a beginner and don’t know where to start. We’ll cover a step by step guide on how to put up a travel cot, how to fold a travel cot, as well as how to put it back down again.

How to put up a travel cot

Let’s get started. Firstly, let’s get the travel cot out of the bag. Now, considering the wide range of different models here, you may need to slightly adapt the below to your own. Every travel cot will come with a set of safety instructions, so please make sure you follow these, too.

But, as I know from experience, not every set of instructions comes as easy to follow as you’d hoped for. So our instructions for how to put up a travel cot might just save the day;

• Place it on a flat surface – Firmly place it on the floor. Making sure that it’s a flat surface makes it be easier for you to set it up. Hold and gather all the four-leg corners in the middle. To know that you get it right, you can see the circle with a pull cord in the middle.
• Open the top – By using both of your hands, spread the four-leg corners simultaneously, pushing them towards their direction and exposing the circle in the middle of the cot.
• Pull up the sides – All at once, pull up the sides. Do the opposite sides together. The longer sides first and then the shorter sides. Make sure that they clicked in.
• Push the circle down in the middle – By using your palm, push the circle down and flatten the surface. You’ll be able to see where you put the mattress cot, covering the circle in the middle. After that, you’re done!

Now pat yourself on the back for a task well accomplished!

Err, so how do we get this thing back down again…

How to put down a travel cot

• Pull the circle up in the middle – After removing the mattress cot off the bedding, you’ll see the circle in the middle with a pull cord. Pull it up. Make sure to hold the leg corner sides.
• Unclick buttons on both side s – You’ll see that buttons are placed on both sides, usually on the longer sides of the travel cot. Unclick the buttons and make sure you unclick them on both sides at the same time. To check if you’ve done it correctly if you did it right, it should look sloppy and make a “U” shape.

Note: If you won’t click it properly, the legs won’t meet even if you try to push them together. So, see to it that when you put down and put up the travel cot, move it to the opposite side, it should be at the same time.

We also found the below video super helpful before we came fully accustomed to my own baby travel cot.

So, now that you know how to set up a travel cot, you will save a lot of time, effort and stress if those pesky instructions are like a foreign language to you. In turn, this means good quality sleep for the baby, good quality sleep for you…and a thoroughly enjoyable trip for everyone involved.

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Enjoy every moment, and have a truly fantastic holiday with the family!

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poppadumpats · 02/01/2012 16:14

Help! We set up one of these over Christmas for our grandchild, but we've lost the instructions to take it down again. Does anyone have one of these travel cots who can advise us? Thank you, grateful Granny

Hi I have one, but it is with my parents so I'll try my best from memory. In the middle of each rail there is a locking mechanism. If you squeeze it you should be able to push the sides down. I think you do the two sides first, then remove the mattress and pull up the bottom (there is a handle). You should then be able to collapse the two ends using the squeezing mechanism. I hope this helps.

Actually, I think on mine the instructions are printed on the base, under the mattress...

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Broken travel cot or am I being stupid??!!

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This is doing my head in, ladies please help!! We've just got a travel cot from kiddicare (their own) its 1 where u put the sides up & click into place & then push the base down. However....1 of the sides wont lock!! Im pretty sure its something that we're doing wrong as its never been used before, so don't think its broken, anyone else had this???!!! HELP!!X  

I know you have probably already checked but the instructions should be on the mattress how to do it exactly. I didnt know that most travel cots have the instructions on the mattress until my friend told me after I had cut the sides open on mine with a knife after wrestling with it for an hour! I was convinced one of the catches were broken so I cut it open and then threw it out my garden in temper. My mate came around the next day saw it in the garden and asked if I had followed the instructions on the mattress as all cots are different and I was like ooooohh shit! Id never even used it! x  

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• Oct 27, 2012

With mine all 4 sides have to be locked before the base is pushed down.  

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Amber100 said: With mine all 4 sides have to be locked before the base is pushed down. Click to expand...

ElmoBumpToBe

Mine is a mothercare one and i eventually realised after many tantrums that it wont go up unless i click the shorter sides into place first then the 2 longer sides all one at a time then push base down. If i triedto click a longer side into place first then there would always be a side left that didnt work x  

Mine is red kite and I have to click the longer sides up and then the shorter ones, sometimes I have to persist and really flick them up untill they click into place and then push the bottom down! I hope you work it out that must be really frustrating, have you looked on you tube? Kiddicare have tutorials for there products on there xx  

You need to Make sure the base is pulled up really high into the centre before clicking the sides into place. It should have a loop on the base pull this really high towards thr cieling and the thing should br all floppy. Hope this helps my mum couldn't get it up one night so had to come home and show her and then I couldnt! After about an Hour we finally got it.  

Yep same advice as everyone else...base needs to be pulled up high, then click all sides into place then push down mattress. Or at least that is how most travel cots work!  

Mammy and Oliver

As pp's have said, make sure all sides are locked in before pushing the base down. I fought with mine for hours and the instructions were extremely unclear before I went online and googled putting up a travel cot!  

Thanks girls, ill give it a try this morn....fingers crossed!!!x  

If you think that's bad - try putting it back DOWN. 2 hours...  

Well thanks for all ur suggestions, but I think its faulty, no matter what I do the 1 side wont play ball, the other 3 sides go up no probs at all, what a pain in the arse!!!x  

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Hey, if anyone is still having problems with their bed (I'm sure some do), there is a video explaining how it works. See "How to fold a portable travel bed - problems with assemble and disassemble" on youtube. Video ID on youtube: suIrWs25Kaw  

• Feb 13, 2021

I just signed up in frustration. Needed this thing setup quickly as bubs was needing a sleep. I have a dimples portacot. Followed the stupid instructions but sides would never lock. So i broke all the sides...i feel sooo much better now. Who writes these stupid instructions and why design such a convoluted locking system. I wonder if engineer who designed it was ever sleep deprived and wanted their child to sleep so desperately.....ohhh feel so much better now.. thank you for letting me release my steam....  

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Best Travel Cots For Babies And Toddlers

Traveling with little ones in your family often means having a few must-haves for families immediately accessible and travel-ready everywhere you go at a moment’s notice, including a portable cot. Nap time or sleep can strike at any moment, and having a safe place for your baby to sleep is a requirement. These portable cots are easy to carry, set up, collapse, and store, making them helpful for setting up your baby’s sleeping spot on vacation.

Portable travel cots are perfect for when your little one needs a break to sleep or calm down after an exhausting day. Portable travel cots also help your little ones stay safe during sleep (they won’t have to share a bed with you or someone else) and provide a germ-free environment to play, rest, and sleep. On day trips, cabin stays, or other excursions, portable travel cots are a true lifesaver for families packing for a baby . These reviews cover some of the best travel cots on the market, creating the best option for families and babies everywhere.

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Best Portable Cots For Traveling With A Baby Or A Toddler – Our Picks + Reviews

Lotus comfortable travel crib.

This popular travel cot is a favorite pick for the best travel cots by parents everywhere. This multipurpose travel cot is sturdy and certified baby-safe, offering a comfortable play-yard and mattress that is lightweight and backpack portable. Each crib is a safe and non-toxic certified rest and play place that features full-height mesh with best, breathable airflow to cool off your baby.

The Lotus Travel Crib is designed to withstand all kinds of travel. It fits into a compact, light backpack carrying case and set up takes less than fifteen seconds to complete. Featuring an innovative quiet side zipper door that you can use to lay down your baby without waking them up. The easy-to-adjust mattress folds and is full of thick, soft foam that’s been approved for newborns and infants to sleep in safely. At $209, this is a fairly priced crib that will last you and your baby a lifetime.

4Moms Breeze Plus Portable Playard

This all-in-one care station is designed to set up with one hand as a portable playard with removable bassinet and changing station that’s the perfect solution to moms and dads’ needs. This easily accessible and collapsible design creates instant comfort and sleep as well as a place to take care of all of your baby’s needs. The playard is easily transportable and packs into a travel bag for carrying and packing in cars, airplanes or other stowaway containers.

Your baby can sleep, play, or bounce around in this sturdy portable playard that sets up anywhere. Drop them off at a caretaker, bring it on vacation, or set it up in the living room to hold your kiddo while you do your chores. Made from strong, durable polyester and heavy-duty support beams, this is the best travel crib for flying with, as it packs up conveniently for travel and set up. Priced at $600, this is an extremely expensive option, but its durability and flexibility as well as its removable bassinet and changing table make it a good investment.

BABYBJORN Travel Crib Light

Made for simple and busy parents on the move, the BABYBJORN Travel Crib Light is designed to be adventure-ready and convenient to set up and collapse at a moment’s notice. Made of soft and sturdy polyester fabric, the lightweight, water resistant fabric of the BABYBJORN Travel Crib light can handle any kind of spills or stains and makes the crib perfect for any kind of restless baby. Designed with travel in mind, the BABYBJORN Travel Crib Light is definitely the most comfortable travel crib there is.

The BABYBJORN Travel Crib Light is a multifunctional and versatile baby play pen that’s a game changer for parents of active babies. Your baby can play, rest, stand, toss, and turn within the safe and comfortable confines of this travel crib that packs up into a light bag that transports safely everywhere. Ergonomic and stable, the BABYBJORN Travel Crib Light is designed to provide comfortable support and supervision of your baby from wherever you’re traveling. The BABYBJRON Travel Crib Light has a price of $300, a fairly midrange price for the durable and reliable crib you’re getting.

Flisko 2 in 1 Travel Crib & Bassinet

Known as the baby play yard that does it all, the Bassinet and Travel Crib is constructed with a supportive structure and solid frame that keeps your baby safe at all times. Built with high-quality rugged materials that prevent collapsing or folding and completely non-toxic. This lightweight and easily portable crib has a comfortable lifting weight and small size that’s perfect for when you’re on the go. A sleek design and foldable build are perfectly sized to fit anywhere.

The crib doesn’t require extensive setup and can be set up or disassembled in just a few minutes. It folds into a simple bag and can double as a bassinet and a full-sized playpen or crib, making it a 2 in 1 travel set that’s great for flexible and versatile families. Super soft and comfortable, the travel basset is lined with soft fabric that pads and protects your baby, as well as a plush, insulated foam mattress pad and sheet. For just $110, this is a great bargain on a versatile and multifunctional travel cot that’s the best travel crib for 2-year-olds or other children as they age.

Graco Pack and Play on the Go with Bassinet

The Graco Pack and Play on the Go is designed to function everywhere with flexible and durable use around the clock. With dual-function sleep and play as well as an insertable bassinet for holding younger children or changing diapers, the Graco Pack and Play is a useful and multipurpose construction that works well for every family. If you are traveling, you might also want to invest in a good portable diaper changing kit to make things easier and change your baby on-the-go wherever you are. Travel has never been simpler than with the Graco Pack and Play, which is extremely affordable at a price of just $75.

The Graco provides comfort and support for all your baby with sturdy mattress pads that support firm sleep and rest. Breathable mesh side panels let you supervise your baby’s play from a distance allowing for you to get some work done while still keeping an eye on your little one. Your baby can fall asleep gently and comfortably in this padded and supported playpen that provides levels of comfort, changing, and sleep for best results for you and your baby, making it one of the most comfortable travel cribs on the market.

Funny Supply 3 in 1 Pack and Play Travel Cot

This Funny Supply 3 in 1 Pack and Play is convertible, functional, and designed to grow with your baby. Converting from baby bassinet to playpen and play tunnel, children of all ages can enjoy and use this fun pack and play. Each travel pen can be assembled in less than 15 seconds without any tools, creating an easy fold inside a carrying case you can haul with you anywhere. It also features comfortable and ergonomic carrying options and can tuck into trunks or stowaway containers, making it one of the best travel cots for flying.

The Funny Supply Pack and Play creates hands-free convenient baby support that will let you take baby along on vacations or set them up while you run errands without having to worry about cradling or protecting your baby at every moment. Set them down for a nap in the bassinet as a baby and once they grow out of it, set it in a larger play pen. As toddlers, unfold the wall to create a play tunnel you can crawl through or use as a fort. Create opportunities for bonding and developmental benefits at all times with this adjustable and magical play pen that will engage your baby at all times.

Baby Delight Deluxe Portable Crib & Playard

Promising multifunction, user-friendly, and flexible sleeping and play spaces for babies and caregivers, the Baby Delight Deluxe Portable Crib & Playard is a comfortable and actively designed travel crib made with soft mesh and a thick and comfortable foam mattress pad. Simple to set up and easy to disassemble, the travel crib creates a comfortable and soft place for your baby to rest, play, and sleep. Safe and useful for newborns and toddlers alike, the Baby Delight Deluxe Portable Crib & Playard is a versatile and convertible space for sleeping and playing alike.

Made to last through the childhood of active and growing babies, the Baby Delight Deluxe Portable Crib & Playard converts into a bassinet for smaller babies, a playard, and a crib. A shaded hood allows for easy sleep and hanging mobiles for baby’s entertainment. A removable sun and insect canopy means you can even set this playpen up in your yard or outside. Your pen packs up neatly and is a great travel cot for toddlers for a very affordable price.

Pamo Babe Lightweight Portable Travel Cot

Comfortable, functional, and built for versatile use by parents and babies alike, the Pamo Babe Lightweight Portable Travel Cot creates a comfortable rest and play space for wearer and baby. Offering a comfortable mattress pad for additional support while your baby sleeps, your cot is a restful and relaxing place for your little one. You can also convert it into a trampoline for diverse and exciting entertainment. Four supporting feet at the bottom of your crib maintain balance and stability while your baby moves around and prevents the crib from tipping over.

Equipped with a movable mattress to provide the most comfortable sleeping environment for the baby, your mattress can also be easily removed and washed depending on stains or damages. The breathable mesh allows your baby to breathe easily and lets you keep an eye on your baby from afar. Adjustable, comfortable, supportive, and versatile, the Pamo Babe is a budget choice and all yours for a very affordable price, a portable and convenient travel cot for babies and parents.

Skip Hop Portable Playard And Travel Cot

This gentle and comfortable baby cot is designed to swaddle and cradle your baby to sleep with a gentle mattress pad and comfortable space for sleep or play on their own. This soft and sturdy travel cot offers airy mesh fabric sides for visibility and ventilation and expands from a travel crib to a play yard in mere seconds. You can also tuck this cot into its travel bag and carry it with you anywhere for additional on the go sleep support for you and your baby.

The expanding base grows as your little one does, expanding from small to large based on the size of your child and the space they need to sleep or play. Because the travel cot is so portable it’s easy to swap between caregivers or other people looking after your little one. Easy to maintain and machine washable, the Skip Hop is also washable, stain-treatable, and packs tightly into a storage pouch to sit in your car. At $100, this is a sturdy and trustworthy purchase your baby will feel safe in at all times.

BABY JOY Baby Foldable Travel Crib

Gentle, soft, and comfortable, the BABY JOY Foldable Travel Crib features simple and spacious sleeping and playing space for babies from newborns to three years. The mattress is protected with a soft and thick mattress pad that allows your baby to sleep comfortably. Machine washable fabric and sheets keeps your baby warm, swaddled, and comfortable while also easily treatable for spills, and other stains that naturally accumulate over time. The travel crib is designed with full-height mesh cloth that allows full visibility, breathability, and protection for your baby.

The comfortable and firm structure is built with sturdy aluminum and iron tubes that are safety certified. The four feet are evenly balanced to prevent your playard from tilting or tipping while your little one is in it. With a comfortable and cooling design and a secure base for support, your baby will rest easy as you go about your day thanks to this affordably priced $80 BABY JOY foldable crib.

A Buyer’s Guide to the Best Baby Travel Cots

Purchasing a travel cot is a great way to secure your little one no matter where you’re visiting, but there’s a few different things you’ll want to keep an eye on as you shop around for the perfect fit. Your baby needs to be able to sleep and play in a secure and safe environment so make sure your cot meets all of these important requirements to be a good fit!

Flexibility and Versatility

Babies are an exciting but expensive addition to your family, so a flexible and versatile travel cot that will last you through your baby’s initial growth spurt, their changing sleep and play needs, and even a few different babies is a great choice. Look for a cot that converts from bassinet to play pen to larger sleeping pen for the best value!

Stain-Resistant yet Soft

Babies are messy, and accidents happen. A cot that can withstand quite a few accidents from your baby is a great choice. Look for a mattress pad that can be removed or washed and a polyester material that wipes down easily. A cot that can comfortably handle the outdoors, stains, sweat, rain, and more will be a versatile and functional part of your family routine, but you’ll also want to make sure it’s still soft enough that your baby can rest comfortably inside.

Travel cots for babies are a big part of ensuring your baby is comfortable sleeping and at play r while you go about your day whether you’re at home or traveling. Picking a sturdy, soft, secure, and reliable travel cot that lasts your child a long time is key to easing your transition into new parenthood and ensuring a happy and healthy sleep and play balance in your baby’s life.

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• 1 Parts Check List
• 2 Carry Bag
• 3 Preparation for Use
• 4 After Use
• 5 Remove the Mattress
• 6 Safety Warnings
• 7 Care for Your Product
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• Page 1 basic travel cot user guide IMPORTANT! KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE, IMPORTANT ! CONSERVER POUR RÉFÉRENCE ULTÉRIEURE, WICHTIG! ZUR SPÄTEREN VERWENDUNG AUFBEWAHREN, ΝΑ ΦΥΛΑΣΣΕΤΑΙ ΓΙΑ ΜΕΛΛΟΝΤΙΚΗ ΑΝΑΦΟΡΑ , , WAŻNE! ZATRZYMAĆ JAKO PRZYDATNE ŹRÓDŁO INFORMACJI NA PRZYSZŁOŚĆ, , ¡IMPORTANTE! GUARDAR PARA FUTURAS CONSULTAS, ÖNEMLİ! GELECEKTE REFERANS OLMASI AMACIYLA SAKLAYINIZ.
• Page 2 introduction your child’s safety is your responsibility The travel cot is intended for children from birth to 24 months, up to 15kgs, or until the child can stand unaided or is able to climb out of the cot. Conforms to BSEN 716-1:2008 Children's cots and folding cots for domestic use, safety requirements, and BSEN 12227-1:1999 Playpens for domestic use, safety requirements.
• Page 3 preparation for use, , Préparation à l’utilisation, Vorbereitung, Προετοιµασία για τη χρήση, , Przygotowanie do użycia, , preparación para el uso, kullanıma hazırlık Unzip the travel bag and remove the frame and mattress. Place the cot in the vertical position and open the touch fasteners to remove the mattress.
• Page 4 after use, , Après l’utilisation, Nach Verwendung, Μετά τη χρήση, , Po użyciu, , Después del uso, Kullanımdan Sonra, fig 6 Remove the mattress. Twist and pull the handle in the centre of the base upwards. Note: The base must remain lifted in order to release the side rails.
• Page 5 after use, , Après l’utilisation, Nach Verwendung, Μετά τη χρήση, , Po użyciu, , Después del uso, Kullanımdan Sonra, fig 9 Repeat this process with the short sides. Check that all 4 sides have disengaged properly and then pull the centre of the base. If you have difficulty unlocking the sides, lift the centre of the base a little higher and start the process again.
• Page 6 safety warnings IMPORTANT, RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE : READ CAREFULLY • WARNING Be aware of the risk of open fire and other sources of heat, such as electric bar fires, gas fires etc in the near vicinity of the cot. •...
• Page 7 Your child’s safety is your repsonsibility If you have a problem with this product or require replacement parts, please contact your nearest Mothercare store or telephone the Mothercare Customer Care Line on 08453 30 40 30. Alternatively write to: Customer Care...
• Page 9 Français : Guide d’utilisateur lit parapluie Classic IMPORTANT ! VEUILLEZ LIRE CES INSTRUCTIONS SOIGNEUSEMENT ET LES CONSERVER POUR RÉFÉRENCE FUTURE Introduction Fig. 9 Répétez ce processus avec les côtés courts. Vérifiez que les 4 côtés se sont correctement libérés, Vous êtes responsable de la sécurité de votre enfant. puis tirez le centre de la base.
• Page 10 Deutsch: Klassisches Reisekinderbett Bedienungsanleitung WICHTIG! ANLEITUNG BITTE SORGFÄLTIG LESEN UND ZUR SPÄTEREN VERWENDUNG AUFBEWAHREN. Überblick Abb. 9 Wiederholen Sie diesen Schritt mit den kürzeren Seiten. Prüfen Sie, ob alle vier Seiten korrekt ausgerastet sind, und Die Sorge für die Sicherheit Ihres Kindes tragen Sie. ziehen Sie nun die Mitte des Gestellbodens nach oben.
• Page 11 Αν έχετε οποιοδήποτε πρόβληµα µε το προϊόν ή χρειάζεστε ανταλλακτικά, επικοινωνήστε µε το πλησιέστερο κατάστηµα Εικ 10 Με το πάνω µέρο του παρκοκρέβατου στην κλειστή θέση, Mothercare. σπρώξτε και τα 4 πόδια µαζί. Εικ 11 Τυλίξτε το στρώµα γύρω από το παρκοκρέβατο µε τη µαλακή...
• Page 13 (8c). Obie szyny boczne zamówienia części zamiennych należy się kontaktować z muszą zostać odblokowane. najbliższym sklepem Mothercare. Rys. 9 Powtórzyć te czynności na krótszych bokach. Sprawdzić, czy wszystkie 4 strony są prawidłowo odblokowane, a następnie pociągnąć w górę środek podstawy.
• Page 14 , чтобы можно было снять боковые случае возникновения каких-либо проблем продуктом, нужны запасные замены, пожалуйста, свяжитесь местоположение защелки центре каждой вашим ближайшим магазином фирмы “Mothercare”. (обозначены маленькой боковой . 8a) боковые нажмите отпускную кнопку, расположенную снизу . 8b). Продолжайте нажимать...
• Page 15 Si encuentra algún problema con este artículo o necesita piezas de repuesto, póngase en contacto con su tienda Mothercare más Después del uso cercana. Fig. 6 Saque el colchón. Gire y tire hacia arriba del asa situada en el centro de la base.
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Baby Dan Travel Cot - Black

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The Baby Dan Travel Cot is a foldable and portable solution for parents who want to provide a comfortable and safe place for their baby to sleep. Whether you are on holiday, visiting friends, or staying with grandparents, this travel cot ensures that your baby has a comfortable and secure place to rest.

• Provides a comfortable and safe place for babies to sleep on the go
• Foldable design and included travel bag make it practical and convenient for parents
• Quilted bottom plate provides added comfort for babies
• Foldable mattress can be added for even more comfort
• Suitable for use in a variety of settings, including on holiday or when visiting friends or family
• Easy-to-use foldable design makes it quick and easy to set up and take down

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• Used 83H x 127W x 66.5D cm
• Folded 25H x 85W x 24D cm

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BabyDan Extra Large Travel Cot, 60x120cm, (Baby Playpen) - Versatile Comfort for Your Baby's Sleep and Play

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• FULL COT SIZE: Our BabyDan Travel Cot offers ample space with a cot size of 60cm x 120cm, providing a comfortable and familiar sleep environment for your baby
• VERSATILE USE: This travel cot is not just for sleep; it can also be used as a playpen, making it an excellent choice for parents on the move
• STURDY AND STABLE: The BabyDan Travel Cot is built to last, ensuring safety and security for your little one
• INCLUDED MATTRESS: It comes with a lightweight folding mattress (106cm x 58.5cm and 1.5cm deep) for added comfort during naps and sleep
• TRAVEL BAG INCLUDED: The cot comes complete with a travel bag, making it effortless to carry and store when you're on the go
• SPACE-SAVING DESIGN: When folded, the travel cot takes up minimal space in your car or at home, measuring only 20 x 21 x 77.5 cm
• MESH SIDES: The mesh sides allow your baby to see out and provide ventilation, ensuring a comfortable and secure sleep environment
• STORAGE POCKET: The cot features a large storage pocket, handy for keeping essentials like diapers, clothes, or toys organized during your travels
• SAFETY CERTIFIED: The BabyDan Travel Cot meets the EN 716 and EN 71-3 safety standards, giving you peace of mind while traveling with your baby

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Product description, babydan extra large travel cot, 60x120cm - versatile comfort for your baby's sleep and play.

Make your child's journeys comfortable and secure with the BabyDan Extra Large Travel Cot.

The BabyDan Travel Cot exceeds the standards of a conventional cot. This full-sized cot ensures your child has ample room to relax, play, and sleep. This travel cot offers abundant space for your baby, measuring 120cm in length, 60cm in width, and 80cm in height. The erected travel cot is a little wider 124cm x 64cm. It's a robust, stable, and sturdy solution, providing a safe and cosy environment for your little one during travels.

This versatile cot is designed for modern parents on the move, with a travel bag for convenient transportation and storage. The cot can be swiftly folded down, saving space and time, which is particularly valuable during trips. Assembling and disassembling the cot is a breeze, allowing you to focus on enjoying your time with your little one.

The BabyDan Travel Cot isn't just a place to sleep; it's a space for play as well. Mesh sides enable your baby to see out while providing a safe environment for exploration and fun. An extra-large 'toy' bag is attached to the end of the cot, keeping your child's belongings tidy and organized during your travels. This bag is also versatile, making it a practical storage solution for nappies, clothes, and other essentials.

Key Features:

• Full Cot Size: 120cm x 60cm x 80cm (Erected: 124cm x 64cm)
• Sturdy, Strong, and Stable Travel Cot
• Includes a Convenient Travel Bag for Portability and Storage
• Lightweight Folding Mattress (106cm x 58.5cm and 1.5cm deep) Included
• Multipurpose Design - Ideal for Sleep and Play

Product Specifications:

• Height: 80cm
• Width: 60cm (inside), 64cm (outside)
• Depth: 120cm (inside), 124cm (outside)
• Product Material: Polyester, Steel, PP (Polypropylene), and Plywood
• Colour: Black
• Product Standard: EN 716, EN 71-3

The BabyDan Extra Large Travel Cot is meticulously crafted to provide ultimate comfort and versatility during your baby's sleep and playtime. Whether you're on a family getaway, visiting friends or family, or simply needing a safe and cosy space for your baby, this cot delivers on all fronts. It's designed for easy setup and breakdown, offering a compact foldability that takes up minimal space when stored at home or in your vehicle. A padded bottom plate ensures your baby's comfort during rest or play. This cot is the perfect companion for your parenting adventures.

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• 1x Travel Cot (including storage pocket)
• 1 x Mattress
• 1 x Travel Bag
• 1 x instructions

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We know that as a parent you cannot help but worry about your child's safety at home. One of our top priorities is to make sure that you can worry just a little bit less and instead focus on spending quality time with your child.

We are one of the world's leaders in safety products for children aged 0-3 years. Having spent more than 75 years in this industry, we feel confident to call ourselves one of the foremost experts in child safety.

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Baby Dan travel cot

The Baby Dan travel cot is easy to set up and can also be used as a play pen as it has mesh sides so that the baby can see out. It has a large 'toy' bag that is attached to the end of the cot, which would be handy for keeping things tidy when away. Can also be used for nappies and clothes. The travel cot comes in black or blue.

• Designed for a child less than 34 tall who is unable to climb out
• Padded bumper rails
• Complete with mattress pad
• 2 wheels with brake
• Front storage pocket
• Handy carry bag

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Customers like the sturdiness, size and quality of the crib. They mention that it's well built, sturdy when up and that it fits neatly into the provided storage bag. They appreciate the mobility. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of assembly, ease of folding, weight, and value.

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Customers like the sturdiness of the crib. They mention it's well built, sturdy when up, and can be moved easily on wheels. Some say that the weight is a sign of quality and that it'll last until their child is big enough for a bed.

"...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..." Read more

"...Once you know this, it is SO simple to assemble and is very sturdy ...." Read more

"...Once up, it looks stylish, it is a good size, seems comfortable and very sturdy ...." Read more

"I had to send the first one I received back as it was faulty . I couldn't get the bars to click into place...." Read more

Customers like the size of the crib. They say it's a full size travel cot, and is compact. Some customers also mention that it fits through most standard size doors without folding.

"...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..." Read more

"...a mattress - we bought another mattress (size 120 x 60cms) and it fits perfectly ." Read more

"...When not in use they store neatly and can be placed in a cupboard or under a bed." Read more

"...Once up, it looks stylish, it is a good size , seems comfortable and very sturdy...." Read more

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the crib. They mention that it is a great product, works well, and is highly recommended. Some say that it's easy to put up and does the job.

"...Once up, it looks stylish , it is a good size, seems comfortable and very sturdy...." Read more

" This cot is amazing . I got it for when my twin great granddaughters are staying over. So easy to assemble...." Read more

"...and - once I had got over the instruction for folding, the product itself is excellent . so, here is what you do to close the travel cot...." Read more

" Nice and light and packs well...." Read more

Customers find the crib easy to erect, transport, and fold up to use on holidays. They say it has wheels to help transport it and is perfect if you travel by car. Customers also say it comes with an travel bag.

"...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...." Read more

"...Everything else is fine and it comes with an travel bag which is handy." Read more

" Great travel cot , so easy to put up and take down, and pretty light and compact to transport...." Read more

"...It's quite heavy and large once folded, but it has wheels to help transport it . It feels well made, and solid...." Read more

Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the crib. Some mention it's very easy to put up/down, well built and collapsed into a good size carry case. They say there are big instructions on the base, but the amount of people who don't read them. They also say it'll be simple to errect and dismantle, it'd be a great product for a playpen. However, others say it is a bit fiddly to put together, impossible to assemble, cumbersome, and difficult to erect.

"...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..." Read more

"...Once you know this, it is SO simple to assemble and is very sturdy...." Read more

"...I would recommend it, despite the awkward assembly/dissembly ." Read more

"...There are big instructions on the base , but the amount of people who don't read them is obvious by some of the reviews here...." Read more

Customers are mixed about the ease of folding. Some mention that it folds down into a compact size, and is easy to put up and take down. It also has a four-part cantilever. However, some customers find the top rail closing mechanism faulty and the crib is impossible to fold back up again.

"... 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 stoe away...." Read more

"...It’s not the lightest of travel cots but it packs down really neatly and seems quite sturdy" Read more

"...We're going to return it when we can - one side has currently locked itself open - great, say, if you had to take it on a plane!..." Read more

"Nice and light and packs well ...." Read more

Customers are mixed about the weight of the crib. Some mention it's pretty light and compact to transport, while others say it'll be quite heavy and large once folded.

"...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..." Read more

"...I would recommend buying an extra mattress as the one included is not very thick or comfortable...." Read more

"...It's a great extra cot. It's quite heavy and large once folded, but it has wheels to help transport it. It feels well made, and solid...." Read more

Customers are mixed about the value of the crib. Some mention it's a very good value, while others say it'll be a complete waste of money.

"...lightweight with easy assembly, it folds down well, at such a good price and it is built to last. I would recommend it with no hesitation." Read more

"...to use this was: "Why would they do this to parents?" It's HORRIBLE ." Read more

" Excellent purchase - not difficult to assemble/put down at all..." Read more

"... Complete waste of money ." Read more

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BabyDan Travel Cot Extra Large Cot Size 60cm x 120cm - Black

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• Full cot size Travel Cot Length 120 cm x Width 60 cm. Height 80 cm .The erected travel cot is a little wider 124cm x 64cm
• Sturdy, strong and stable travel cot
• Includes travel bag for on the move and for storage
• Includes lightweight folding mattress
• Can also be used as a Playpen

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Matters of the Heart since 1947

We at BabyDan have that same natural curiosity that children also possess - we are curious about how we can create the safest and most practical daily life for you and your child, so that you will have less worries and just be able to enjoy spending time with your child.

We also develop and manufacture small home safety products for the home. And having spent more than 70 years in this industry, we feel confident to call ourselves one of the foremost experts in child safety.

Our safety gates are manufactured with materials that are so safe that your child can suck on the gate without being exposed to any harmful substances - and of course it stops your little one falling down the stairs and getting bruised too.

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Full size travel cot extra large 60 x 120 cm (cot size) BabyDan's Premium Travel Cot is manufactured to a very high standard. It is extremely robust and is essential for any parents on the move. The travel cot comes complete with its own travel bag which allows the cot to be carried. The mattress is lightweight allowing the travel cot to be used as a play pen if required. The BabyDan travel cot is extremely stable and sturdy. It can be used as a playpen as well as a temporary cot. As this is full cot size regular cot bedding can be used. The mattress is a lightweight slim type so it can be folded around the cot for easy transporting. Height 80 cm, Length 120 cm, Width 60 cm.

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• 1 x Mattress
• 1 x Travel Bag
• 1 x instructions

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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.

www.boots.com

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.

www.ebay.co.uk

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:

John Le wis

Mamas & Papas

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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Safety Standards

Safety is what is most important.

What is a safety standard and what does it actually mean for a product to comply with it? Find the answer and get an overview of which safety standards our products adhere to.

All of our products have one singular purpose: to create a safe and secure environment for your child in your home and on the go. That is why it is extremely important to us at BabyDan that our products meet the most stringent safety standards and thereby provide the assurance that the products are the safest choice for you and your child.

To make it easier for you to understand the many various safety standards, we have collected them all in an overview below. So, for instance, you can learn more about what it really means for your safety gate to comply with standard EN 1930: 2011.

What is a safety standard?

A safety standard is documentation stating that a product has been approved by a testing institute.

In BabyDan, we use the European, American and British standards because we think these are the most stringent and therefore the best standards.

Once a product has been approved, you can be assured that the product has been tested in every conceivable way and can withstand the trials of everyday use.

BabyDan Test Centre

List of safety standards

Below you will find a list of the safety standards that our products are compliant with. You simply click on a product and the information will be displayed below.

Please note that the list only includes our own BabyDan products. You can also view the safety standard for each product on the product pages.

Safety gates and pet gates add

All of our BabyDan safety gates and Scandinavian Pet Design pet gates comply with the safety standards EN 1930: 2000, EN 1930: 2011 and EN 71, which are the most stringent and latest European standards.

In order for a safety gate and pet gate to comply with the safety standard, it must undergo an extensive series of tests. Tests are undertaken to ascertain whether a child can get his or her head, hips, legs through the gate or if there are other ways of getting through and whether there is a risk getting stuck in the gates. Tests are also conducted to see whether fingers can get stuck or caught. The gate is tested in the same way for whether clothing, pacifier chains and the like can get stuck in it. Since this might pose a choking risk.

Of course, the safety gate is also subjected to a break strength test, where it is tested to see whether it can stand up to a child running into it at full speed. The gate must be able to withstand this without tipping over or moving out of place. The strength test also checks for whether smaller parts of the gate are dislodged if the child shakes or pushes it. The gate must be able to withstand this, regardless of how much or how hard it is shaken. 

It must also be of a sufficient height so that the child cannot climb over it. Further testing is undertaken to see whether the child can gain a foothold.

In order to comply with the safety standard, the safety gate must also comply with a number of requirements pertaining to the materials it is made of. The requirements and tests can be found under the safety standard EN 71. Children tend to put everything in their mouths, and consequently the safety gate is also tested for heavy metals and other harmful substances. Your child must be able to suck on the gate without ingesting any undesirable chemicals.

All our safety gates and pet gates adhere to the safety standard.

You can read more about testing of safety gates in our own BabyDan Test Centre here .

Bathtubs add

All of our foldable BabyDan bathtubs comply with the safety standard EN 17072, which is the most stringent and latest European standard for baby baths.

Our bathtubs comply with the safety standard because they have undergone tests for everything a bathtub might be exposed to in the course of normal use. Tests have been undertaken to make sure that the head cannot get stuck anywhere on or in the bathtub. And that no body parts could possibly get caught anywhere. There are no small parts which might become dislodged and pose a risk of suffocation and there is no risk of strangulation.

All bathtubs are also tested for whether they slide, tip over or topple over full of water if they were to be pushed. The bathtub has also been tested for whether it tips when pouring water into it. It has also been further tested for whether it breaks or whether any parts come loose if it is dropped on the floor.

Our bathtubs are foldable and therefore they have been tested to ensure that only adults can unfold it or fold it down again. Tests have also been conducted to make sure that it does not fold down on its own and that it keeps its shape even under pressure. Another test it has been subjected to includes lifting a heavy ball of steel to a certain height over the bathtub and dropping it into the bathtub 10 times. By doing so, one can be certain that the bathtub keeps its shape and does not break. It must be able to withstand a child jumping into it.

The bathtubs are also tested to see whether they can withstand high temperatures and whether they can withstand a rapid change of temperature without being affected. This is tested by scalding the tubs.

As with all other safety standards, this standard also includes a chemical test. With this test, we can be assured that the bathtubs do not contain any kind of harmful substances or dangerous chemicals.

All of our BabyDan baths comply with the safety standards and you can view them all here .

Bath support and seats add

All our BabyDan bath supports and seats comply with the EN 17022: 2018 safety standard, which is the most stringent and latest European standard for bathing aids.

Our bathing supports and seats comply with the safety standard because they have undergone numerous tests on everything they need to withstand in the course of daily use. There are tests to ensure that the fingers or other parts of the body cannot be caught anywhere.

There are no small parts which might become dislodged and pose a risk of suffocation and there is no risk of strangulation. The water level must not cause the bathing support to capsize.

They are also tested for stability when placed on a flat and even surface, such as in a baby bathtub or on the floor. The most important thing is that the bathing support and seat are stable and resting securely in bath tub or on the floor, so that the child cannot wobble them in an inappropriate way.

The bath supports and seats must not be unsteady in any way whatsoever. The bath supports and seats have also been tested for whether they break or whether parts become dislodged if they are dropped on the floor.

As with all other safety standards, this standard also tests the product’s chemicals and materials. So you can rest assured that the bath supports and seats do not contain any health hazardous substances or harmful chemicals.

All of our BabyDan bath supports and seats comply with the safety standard. You can see all the bath supports here and all the seats here.

We have just launched a brand new bath set with bathtub and bath support. Find it here .

Bedrails add

The most stringent and latest British safety standard in bedrails is the safety standard BS 7972: 2001 + A1: 2009. It applies to bedrails that are put on an adult bed so that the child does not roll out.

The safety standard involves a test of the bedrail's fabric, which is tested to determine how flames would spread in the fabric. The bedrail has been further tested to see whether fingers or other body parts can get caught once it has been mounted. The parts used to mount the bedrail on the bed have also been tested to see whether they are too sharp and could in any way harm or prick fingers.

The bedrail has been tested to see if it can be knocked over and thereby the locking mechanism is also tested. The bedrail has also been tested for whether children can push it over by rolling into it or otherwise shoving it in any other way.

It is also tested to see whether it tips up and down correctly and whether it can topple over. It is also important that the space between the bedrail and the bed is sufficiently narrow that children cannot crawl under it.

The safety standard also tests the product’s chemicals and materials. So you can be assured that the bedrail does not contain any kind of harmful substances or hazardous chemicals.

Changing tables add

All BabyDan changing tables comply with the safety standard EN 12221-1 + A1: 2013, which is the most stringent and latest European standard for changing tables.

The safety standard tests the strength and stability of the changing table by simulating everyday situations. If the changing table has a narrow width, it will be tested with 11 kilos and often a little more. If a changing table has a wide width, it is tested with 15 kilos and often more.

No matter what the width of the changing table, however, it is always tested on the entire surface area and also at the edges. If the changing table is collapsible, a test is also undertaken to see whether the changing table can withstand being collapsed without removing the top. Once closed, it is then tested to see if the changing table can withstand a pressure of 20 kilos. This test determines whether it is securely fastened to the wall. Collapsible changing tables are therefore tested both in scenarios when they are opened and closed.

Once the changing table has been tested for its strength, it is also tested to see whether small parts are dislodged from the changing table when significant weight is applied to it. If there are small components, they are tested by pulling them to see if a child could pull them off the changing table. Regardless of whether the changing table can be folded or not, it is tested to see if the baby could get caught or stuck.

As with all other safety standards, this standard also tests the chemicals and material of the changing tables. It is important to make certain that they do not contain any kinds of hazardous substances or harmful chemicals.

We also have some of our BabyDan changing tables on special offer, such as the Alfred changing table by BabyDan and the Alfred wall mounted wide changing table by BabyDan.

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Cot bumpers add

The most stringent and latest European safety standard in cot bumpers is the safety standard EN 16780: 2018.

The safety standard tests the cot bumpers to see whether fingers and other limbs could get caught anywhere. If there are cords on the cot bumper, then they are also tested to determine whether they of a length that they may be able to wrap around the child’s neck.

The stitching in the cot bumper is tested for whether the child may be able to insert fingers into the stitches and get caught. It can be dangerous if a finger were to get so tightly caught in a stitch that it cuts off circulation. Naturally, the cot bumper is also tested for suffocation risks.

All fabrics, including those on the cot bumpers, are tested to determine how flames would spread in the fabric. As with all other safety standards, this standard also tests the materials of the product to ensure that it does not contain any dangerous or harmful substances.

Travel cots add

The most stringent and latest European safety standard for travel cots is the standard EN 716-1: 2017+ AC 2019. Our Travel Cot by BabyDan complies with this standard.

In order for a travel cot to be compliant with the safety standard, it must be subjected to a series of tests. The testing includes a test to determine whether a child can get their fingers or other limbs caught anywhere. The sides of the travel cot are typically made of fabric and they must therefore be tested to determine how flames would spread in the fabric.

It should be impossible for children to use the locking mechanism on the travel cot and children must not be able to open or close the travel cot. The locking mechanism must also be able to withstand a strength test and the locking mechanism must still be functional even after the bed has been exposed to extreme pressure. The break strength test also includes a test of the travel cot itself, which should be able to withstand children jumping in it.

The safety standard also includes a test to verify that the travel cot automatically locks when it has been folded out entirely. You can then be sure that it does not collapse all of a sudden.

The travel cot is also tested to determine whether the child can get a foothold in the bed and thereby might be able to climb out of the bed. A foothold is defined as a moment when some of the child’s foot makes contact with a material that allows the child to step up on it.

As with all other safety standards, this standard also tests the product’s chemicals and materials. So you can be assured that the travel cot is entirely free of harmful substances. Please remember that you should never use two mattresses at once in the travel cot.

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The most stringent and latest European and Danish safety standard for cots and cribs is the standard DS / EN 1130: 2019.

Cribs are deemed compliant with the standard after having undergone a long series of tests. The tests examine whether the cribs can withstand every imaginable scenario one could expect them to be exposed to in the course of normal use.

A crib must undergo a test to make sure that fingers cannot get caught anywhere. A break strength test is also undertaken, where heavy weights are thrown into the crib’s bars to make certain that they do not fall off.

The strength test also examines the crib by pushing a heavy weight down on the side of it and slinging the weight around to see if it can withstand this motion or whether it tips over. This is meant to simulate a child throwing their body weight around in the crib.

The crib is also tested to determine whether it is of a sufficient height so that the child cannot crawl out of it. If the height of the crib is adjustable, then it must be constructed in such a way that the child cannot use the mechanism themselves. It is also important to emphasize that there must not be two mattresses in the crib simultaneously.

Regardless of which crib it is, its mattress measurements must not exceed 3 cm from the edge of the crib to the mattress. This is one of the safety standards requirements and it ensures that children cannot get their heads, hands, arms or other body parts squeezed in the gap or under the mattress.

As with all other safety standards, this standard also tests the product’s chemicals. You can therefore rest assured that when a crib complies with the safety standard, it does not contain any harmful substances.

Highchairs add

The most stringent and latest European and Danish safety standards for highchairs are the standards EN 14988 and DS / EN 14988: 2017.

All BabyDan highchairs, Danstol by BabyDan and Angel Feast by BabyDan comply with the standards and have passed a long series of safety tests. These are tests that are designed to determine whether the highchairs can withstand any imaginable scenario they may be exposed to in the course of normal usage. Including a test of the safety belt, which is examined in a number of ways.

The chair itself is also tested in all conceivable ways with a set of different break strength tests. The Danstol range is tested with a pressure of 100 kg, which far exceeds the standard for this type of test.

Another break strength test is performed with an object very similar to a hammer. It is made of steel and weighs 6.4 kilos. The hammer hits the chair hard, from three different directions with a powerful force. The three impact points are at the top edge of the chair’s backrest, on the chair’s side and on the front. This is a way of testing whether the chair is robust enough to withstand what it needs to.

It is also tested for whether it topples or tips over when it is pushed or pulled. Once it has passed that strength test, it is tested for whether it will break or loses its parts when it is overturned.

As with all other strict safety standards, these standards also include a chemical test. This is to make certain that the highchair is entirely free of harmful substances and other unwanted chemicals.

Junior beds add

The most stringent and latest UK safety standard for junior beds is the standard BS 8509: 2008 + A1: 2011.

In order for a junior bed to comply with the safety standard, it must have completed a long series of safety tests. The testing includes a test to determine whether a child can get their fingers or other limbs caught anywhere. It is also tested to determine whether clothing can get caught on corners and edges.

The junior bed must undergo a break strength test, which tests the bed to make sure that it can withstand children jumping on it. The mattress dimensions for the bed are also tested.

There must be no more than a maximum of 3 cm from the bed edge and to the mattress. This is one of the safety standards requirements and it ensures that children cannot get their heads, hands, arms or other body parts squeezed in the gap or under the mattress.

As with all other safety standards, this standard also tests the product’s chemicals and materials. So you can be rest assured that the junior bed is entirely free of harmful substances. Please remember that you must never use two mattresses simultaneously in the junior bed.

Mattresses add

The most stringent and latest European safety standard for mattresses is the standard EN 16890: 2017. In order for a mattress to be compliant with the safety standard, it must pass a lot of safety tests. The stitching is tested for whether there are stitches or anything else that might get entangled around a child’s neck or limbs.

The mattress must be constructed in such a way that there is always free airflow to the child’s nose and mouth. It must also be free of any sharp edges that might pose a risk of the child getting a cut, for instance a label.

If the mattress has a zipper, it must be made in such a way that it is impossible for the child to use it. The child should not be capable of opening the mattress and accessing the lining inside. The mattress will also undergo a test to determine how flames might spread on the mattress.

Mattresses for cots and cribs are tested on the entire top surface area of the mattress to determine whether the child’s head sinks too deeply into the mattress. It is important that, even if the child turns on the side, he or she still has access to free airflow.

It is also important to be aware that there must never be more than one mattress in a bed. This is because it has been taken into consideration that the child's head will always sink somewhat into the mattress, but these calculations will be different when there are two or more mattresses in the bed and child’s head may consequently to sink too deeply into the mattress. This is why the safety standard is exclusively based on there being a single mattress in the bed.

As with all other safety standards, this standard also tests the product’s chemicals and materials. You can feel completely at ease with mattresses that meet this safety standard, since they have been tested and determined to contain no harmful substances.

Playpens add

The most stringent and latest European safety standard for playpens is the standard EN 12227: 2010. All of our BabyDan playpens are compliant with this standard.

In order for a playpen to meet the requirements of this safety standard, a great deal of safety tests must be carried out. It is tested for whether there are any hooks or other elements that might result in clothing or fingers getting caught or stuck. It must also be able to withstand being pushed.

The playpen also has to undergo a break strength test, where pressure is applied on all sides. Its robustness is tested by hammering on the top edge to see whether it folds, buckles or tips over. Heavy weights are also flung into the bars to determine how the impact effects them and whether they fall off or break. No matter what, the playpen must not be able to bend when it is exposed to pressure. The stability requirements for this playpen are extremely high.

As with all other safety standards, this standard also tests the product’s chemicals and materials. So you can feel completely at ease that the playpens meet the requirements of the safety standard and that they have been tested to verify that they do not contain any harmful substances.

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Harnesses for prams add

The most stringent and latest European safety standard for harnesses is the standard EN13210: 2004. There is also a safety standard made by Varefakta, a Danish consumer goods labelling agency, who developed the standard DVN 5219. Our two pram harnesses, the Lux harness by BabyDan and the Dan 3 by BabyDan are both compliant with both standards.

In order for a pram harness to meet these safety standards, it must undergo a series of rigorous safety tests. It will be tested for whether there is anything that the body or limbs can get caught in.

Most importantly, the child must absolutely not be able to wiggle out of the harness or fall out of it. The safety standards therefore involve a very vigorous break strength test, wherein the carabiner hooks are tested with very large weights. These heavy weights are fastened to the carabiner hooks and the weights are then dropped to the ground.

The harness must be able to withstand this force without breaking. The weights used have much greater strength than a child does, so you can rest assured that the harness will be able to keep your child securely in the pram. The child must also be unable to open the harness and it is also tested by a strength test. The child’s head should not be able to slip out of the harness, regardless of the amount of force applied.

All safety standards also test the product’s materials and chemicals - and these two standards are no exception. You can feel completely at ease with pram harnesses that meet these safety standard, since they have undergone tests to verify that they do not contain any harmful substances.

Baby bouncers add

The most stringent and latest European safety standard for baby bouncers is the standard EN12790: 2009. Baby bouncers that are compliant with this standard have undergone a series of strict safety tests, which must be completed in order to meet the requirements of the standard.

One of these tests is on the baby bouncer’s harness. The chair undergoes a break strength test to ensure that the chair cannot tip over or slide. During this strength test, one would both tip and push the baby bouncer from different angles and with varying amounts of force.

So you can be certain that the baby bouncer can withstand anything that it may be exposed to in the course of daily use. The safety standard also includes a topple test to ensure that it cannot overturn. The locking mechanism in the baby bouncer must be constructed in such a way that a child cannot use it.

As with all other strict safety standards, this standard also includes a chemical test. This test verifies that the baby bouncer is entirely free of hazardous substances and other unwanted chemicals.

Our Angel Rest by BabyDan baby bouncer complies with this safety standard and you can read more about it here.

Textiles add

The Oeko-Tex standard 100 is one of the world's most well-known and strict textile standards. When a product has been Oeko-Tex certified, it means that it has been tested to verify that it is completely free of harmful substances and that it is organic.

So if a textile has earned this label, you can be certain that no parts of the fabric contains any harmful substances. The vast majority of our fabrics are Oeko-Tex standard 100 certified. Our bath capes and ponchos, for example, comply with this standard - have a look at them here .

A safety standard is documentation stating that a product has been approved by a testing institute. In BabyDan, we use the European, American and British standards because we think these are the most stringent and therefore the best standards.

Once a product has been approved, you can be assured that the product has been tested in every conceivable way and can withstand the trials of everyday use. In order for a product to be approved, it must undergo a long series of safety tests, which simulates what the product might be exposed to in daily use.

We know that children pull, bite and push things and our products naturally need to be able to withstand this - regardless of how strong the child is and what you and the child might need to subject the product to.

BabyDan is a member of the various committees that make these safety standards. This allows BabyDan to have a hand in developing and discussing safety standards for our product line at a European level. You can read more about our membership and the various safety tests our products undergo by clicking on BabyDan Test Centre.

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