Travel Cots and Beds

Get all your travel cot questions answered with our FAQ guide below. If you have further questions, please get in touch with our customer service team.

We don't recommend using a travel cot long term. Whilst they are safe to use for babies, they may not be as durable as a standard household cot as they aren't designed for long term use.

Travel cots also tend to have lower limits for weight & height, so you may only get 2 years use out of your travel cot, whereas your main cot will usually be safe to use until 3 or 4 years of age.  

Additionally, travel cots tend to be lower to the ground than a standard household cot, which can make it much more difficult for caregiver's when placing baby in and taking baby out of the cot.

Yes....depending on the model you buy. Most travel cots will come in their own carry bags, but if you want to be guaranteed that it will fit in your suitcase, you should check the size dimensions of the travel cot when packed up and that dimensions of your suitcase. The Drift Travel Cot and Phil & Ted's Traveller models can fold up small enough to fit in an average sized suitcase.

Yes, travel cots can be a good temporary option to use as a play space, particularly when you're away from home. However, as stated above, they are not designed for long term use.

How long you can use a travel cot depends on the cot you buy, the size (in particular height) of your child and their development.

In general travel cots can be used into toddlerhood, but each travel cot will have a different upper weight and height limit. Please check the manufacturer's recommendation that came with your particular travel cot, for the limits specific to your model.

The other consideration if your child's development. If your baby or toddler is starting to climb out of the cot, then you should also stop using the cot.

Some travel cots have a bassinet feature that comes with the cot. This usually takes the form of a raised base or separate insert to be used as a bassinet for newborn babies. The Quest Portacot and Phil & Ted's Traveller models both feature a bassinet mode, which can make it easier to get little babies in and out of. It's personal preference if you wish to have a bassinet feature in your travel cot.

Travel Cot Safety