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Graco FoldLite Unique fold Travel cot, Birth to Approx. 3 Years, Shadow Fashion

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The Graco Foldlite Travel Cot in Shadow is light weight and easy to fold, making it the perfect travel companion. The Foldlite travel cot and playpen provides the versatility you need when you’re at home or on the go, and provides your little one with a safe space to play or nap.

Travel cots are designed to be used with their original mattress and adding a second mattress or changing it could affect the stability of the cot or create a gap between the mesh sides and the base of the cot. You should always follow the advice that comes with the travel cot you are using”. Are travel cots safe? Like any parent, I always worry about my baby being at the right temperature when they’re sleeping, so I really appreciated the ventilated mattress with advanced air design™ that allows air to flow freely from every angle. This feature would be particularly reassuring on holiday in a hot country or a warm hotel room. There’s even a side exit aimed at keeping older toddlers entertained when they’re using it as a play area. I’m not sure how much you’d use some of these features such as the changing table but it’s a nice option if you need it. (I’d personally prefer to use a mat on the floor).

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The Sleep & Go is safe and suitable for using as a play pen and fits children up to the age of three. I was actually very surprised when my older son hopped in the cot to play with his toys and actually seemed to fit in quite nicely - which he still does whenever it’s out. Suitable from birth to 3 years (15kg), the travel cot features a soft, wipe-clean mattress to provide comfort for your little one. While the mesh insert panels create an increase in air flow and allow you to keep an eye on your little one as they play or nap. The main mattress base sits above floor level to avoid drafts and the mesh sides offer great visibility of baby from multiple angles. The mattress also includes a handy zip-off design that means that you can throw it in the washing machine if there are any accidents.As a mum of two little boys aged one and three, finding the best travel cots has become an important part of my life. We use a travel cot for our youngest child when visiting grandparents and friends and use another as a safe travel playpen for his older brother on holidays. Their benefit over a regular cot is travel cots are portable and lightweight. As a parenting writer, I’ve had the opportunity to try out many different types. They’re not all created equal. The mattress needs to be firm, flat and protected by a waterproof cover,” Kate adds. “Make sure the travel cot has a rigid frame and base and that it meets all the relevant safety standards. Travel cots shouldn’t be placed against a radiator, in direct sunlight or within reach of blind cords and other hazards”.

This multi-functional travel cot is ideal if you have a newborn or young infant and want to set up a semi-permanent space for them. It’s fairly large in comparison to some of the other travel cots we tested, but it’s easy and straightforward to assemble and took just a few minutes. You’ll also need a lightweight sheet to go over the mattress, but make sure this is fitted and there’s no loose fabric that baby could pull over their face. What age can a child sleep in a travel cot? Yes, and I’ve done so many times, but make sure that the manufacturer’s guidance states that it’s suitable. A number of the travel cots in our roundup are, so I’ve also tested them with this in mind. Does a travel cot need a mattress? You may find the mattress is a little on the thin side and it definitely isn’t as comfy as some of the more expensive ones on this list. But be assured this is as it should be to maintain a safe ventilated sleeping area without creating any gaps at the edges.

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Travel cot mattresses are often thinner and harder than a regular cot mattress,” says Kate Holmes of safe sleep experts The Lullaby Trust, “but this is completely normal and you shouldn’t place folded blankets or a quilt under your baby to try to make them more comfortable. This can cause your baby to overheat.

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