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The Silver Cross Slumber Bedside Crib Travel Cot

This bedside crib, made to fit divan beds, is easy to assemble. The instructions can be tricky to follow, especially since there's a sequence in which the pieces have to be slotted in but MFM testers found it very easy once they got familiar with it.

It also folds very quickly and compactly and fits in its own travel bag for holidays or trips to visit grandparents.

Easy to assemble

Silver Cross Slumber is a great travel cot. It's simple to use and set up. It's designed to function as a crib for your bed. This lets you keep your baby close all night long and feed them while not getting out of the bed. It is also lightweight and compact making it ideal for traveling.

The crib is simple to put together with poles that you bend to the position and a sheet to put over the mattress. Once it's all set it's time to put your baby inside. Emily, a mum tester, says that it took her two tries to master the assembly, but once she had it down it was easy. The daughter also did well sleeping.

It comes with a newborn bedside cot bassinet and a foldable bedside crib mattress, so it's suitable for babies from birth. It comes with a side zip that allows you to lay on the floor with your baby and observe them sleeping. Then, roll them into the crib to ensure safety, and then zip it back up. This is a great solution when you're used to cosleeping and want to keep it up for as long as you can.

The crib can be folded down and stored in its own bag when you're ready to pack. This is a great idea to use for travelling. This is a great solution for those who are moving or if guests are staying with you for some time.

The Halo My Crib is a bit more difficult to put up than other travel cots but it's not too difficult. It's a great choice for parents who are just starting out because it's simple to put together and doesn't require any electronics. It comes with a top-quality clean bed, with a wipe-clean feature as an added benefit. It's surprisingly light at 6.5kg and is easy to pack into bags or suitcases for travel. It's perfect for holidays or overnight stays at the homes of your friends or visiting distant family. It might even fit in an item of checked luggage!

Easy to move

A bedside crib is a wonderful option to keep your baby close throughout the night without having to get up for fuss-free feeding. They also aid your baby to learn to sleep independently while allowing you to check on them throughout the night. They are lightweight and portable and can easily be moved around the house or even taken on vacations. Black Friday is the ideal time to get one of these cribs for a reasonable price.

The SnuzPod 4 is sleeker than other cribs that are used for bedside, but it still allows plenty of room for your baby to rest comfortably. It features a ComfortAir breathable mattress that regulates your baby's temperature. It also includes an optional reflux incline to help ease the reflux of your baby. The slim frame was a favorite with home testers, as it was able to be attached to most beds. A mom on the BabyCentre Forum warns that this model might not be suitable for certain divan beds because the straps are too long and don't extend to the base of the mattress.

A mom on the BabyCentre Forum suggests watching a YouTube video first before purchasing this bedside cosleeper crib. It can be difficult to put together. The instructions were a bit unclear, particularly when it came to putting it on to your bed. She believes that the effort is worthwhile because it's a beautiful sturdy, durable, and easy to clean cot.

Jasmine, a MFM mother who inspected the crib at home, liked the way it looked in her bedroom. She also liked how durable it was. She also was impressed by the size of the crib, noting that it was bigger than a Moses' basket but not too large. She also noted that it was easy to find the mattress and that it is of good quality.

It's important to remember that a bedside cosleeper crib isn't an alternative to a baby swaddle or sleeping bag in the sense that it doesn't guarantee the safety of your baby during sleep. Back To Sleep campaign guidelines recommend that your baby sleep on their backs in their crib or cot. It is essential to take away all blankets, pillows, and duvets that may affect your baby's breathing.

Easy to clean

A bedside crib travel cot will help your baby sleep comfortably while you are away from home. It lets you keep an eye on your baby while they sleep and provides you a safe space to change your baby. But, before purchasing a crib for your bed, make sure you examine its safety features. Verify that it meets British Standards and is easy-to-clean.

A good bedside crib should include mesh sides that allow airflow and be easy to clean. It should also be simple to move from room to room. A solid frame and a top-quality mattress are essential. The bedding should be perfectly over the mattress and not have any gaps or loose fabric.

The size of your child is another crucial factor. Some travel cots can be large. Some fold into a compact shape that can easily be slipped into a suitcase or in the back of your car. Some come with bags for carrying.

Mom tester Nicola liked the design of the CoZee bedside crib looked and found it easy to put together. She found the mattress extremely comfortable and lovely, but it was heavy in comparison to the other cots she had tested. She also said that she found the extra accessories like the changing unit and nightlight useful, even though her son was too old for these by the time he was born.

Shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category, this travel cot features strong aluminum frames and an air-conditioned mattress that's designed to provide the best comfort. It comes with an ideal changing mat attachment as well as two overhead linking toys that will keep your baby entertained as they sleep.

Easy to store

As the name suggests, this crib is incredibly easy to put away and clean. The sides fold up and the legs fold into a compact, flat bag that can easily fit in your car boot or suitcase, making it ideal for day trips, weekend breaks and overnight stays with friends and family. The material is durable and machine washable, and the mattress feels comfortable to the touch. However, the mattress is smaller than the others and our mum tester Kathryn found it quite low to the ground, meaning she had to bend her knees to get her child for bedtime.

It's also a little heavier than some of the other travel cots we've tested, but it's still quite compact and light. It's easy to set up, and the four mesh sides are great for visibility and ventilation. It also has a music function as well as a nightlight and a changing station. However, our mom test participant Nicola found that her older son Olly was not a fan of these features.

Aside from the extra accessories, this cot is fairly simple and basic in design, but still one of the best available due to its weight and user-friendliness. It is suitable from the time of birth and is easily transformed into a toddler's travel crib or playpen. One side opens to allow more accessibility. It comes with a carrybag, making it easy to transport and store when not in use.

It's worth considering the options you have when browsing. Some travel cots are so small they can fit into the suitcase of. This is ideal for air travel. Be sure to check the regulations of your airline before purchasing a travel crib. Some are bigger and need to be checked as luggage. Aside from this, it's important to consider how often you'll use the travel cot in order to determine its size, capacity and weight.