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<\/a>Can a newborn sleep in a travel cot every night?<\/h3>\nOccasional or short-term use is generally fine, and plenty of families use a travel cot as a full-time newborn sleep space when space is tight, provided it has a firm, flat, well-fitted mattress and you’re following the same safer sleep guidance you’d apply to any cot: on their back, clear of loose bedding, in a smoke-free room. If you’re planning to use one long-term rather than just for trips away, it’s worth checking the manufacturer’s guidance on extended use, since not every model is designed with everyday sleeping in mind the way a proper crib or cot is.<\/p>\n
How long can you use a travel cot for?<\/h3>\n
Most travel cots are rated from birth (or from around 6 months for cots without a bassinet stage) up to around 15kg, which typically covers roughly 2 to 3 years, though this varies by model, so always check the specific weight and age guidance on the product you’re buying.<\/p>\n
Do travel cots need a special mattress?<\/h3>\n
Yes, ideally. Ideally you’ll use the mattress supplied with the cot, since it’s been designed to fit snugly with no gaps at the edges. If you do need a replacement, look for one specifically sized and rated for travel cot use, firm rather than soft, and check it sits flush against the sides rather than leaving room for baby to shift into a gap.<\/p>\n
Do I need a bassinet insert, or can my newborn just use the cot base?<\/h3>\n
A bassinet insert isn’t essential, but it does raise the sleeping surface to roughly waist height, which makes night feeds and nappy changes considerably easier on your back in the early weeks. Once baby starts trying to sit up or push onto their hands and knees, it’s time to move down to the standard cot base.<\/p>\n
Are lighter travel cots less safe than heavier ones?<\/h3>\n
Not necessarily. Weight mostly reflects the frame material and how compactly the cot folds, not its safety. That said, always check the cot meets British and European safety standards, follows the manufacturer’s setup instructions exactly, and is used within its stated age and weight range.<\/p>\n
Can I use a travel cot as a full-time cot at home?<\/h3>\n
Some parents do, especially in smaller homes or flats, but it’s worth weighing this up. Travel cots are built for portability first, so the mattress and mesh sides may not offer quite the same longevity or comfort as a dedicated nursery cot over months of daily use. If you go this route, keep an eye on wear and tear on the mesh and frame joints over time.<\/p>\n
Which Travel Cot Is Right for You?<\/h2>\n
The right travel cot really just depends on what you need it to do: a full newborn setup for staying at the in-laws, an ultralight fold for the annual flight abroad, or a simple, affordable backup for the spare room. Whichever direction you lean, weigh up the fold, the weight, and whether that bassinet stage actually matters for your stage of parenthood, and you won’t go far wrong. Browse the full range of travel cots and playpens at Kiddies Kingdom<\/a> to compare current stock and find the right fit for your little one (and your luggage allowance).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A good travel cot comes down to a handful of things that actually matter once you’re standing in a hallway at 9pm trying to get your tot down to sleep: how light it is to carry, how small it packs into its bag, whether it includes a bassinet for the newborn stage, a mattress that’s firm and breathable rather than soft and squashy, and whether one tired parent can put the whole thing up alone<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6979,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[187,485],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6978"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6978"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6978\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7762,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6978\/revisions\/7762"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6979"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6978"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6978"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6978"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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