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The Silver Cross Slumber Bedside Crib Travel Cot

This bedside crib vs cot crib, made for divan beds, is simple to put together. The instructions can be a bit difficult to follow, especially as there's an order in which the pieces have to be placed in, but MFM testers found it very intuitive once you get used to it.

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

Easy to put together

Silver Cross Slumber is a great travel cot. It's simple to set up and use. It is designed to function as a bedside crib. This lets you keep your baby close throughout the night and feed them without having to get out of bed. It's also light and compact, making it perfect for travel.

The crib is simple to assemble with poles which you bend to position and a sheet that is popped over the mattress. Once it's up, you can slide your baby in. Mum tester Emily says it took her a few attempts to get the hang of assembling it, but once she did it was quick and easy. Her daughter was able to sleep well in it too.

It includes a mattress that folds and a newborn bedside cot bassinet that makes it suitable from the time of birth. It also comes with a side-zip that allows you to lay on your baby as they sleep and then put them in the crib and zip it up for safety. This is a great option if you're used to co-sleeping and want to keep it up for as long as is possible.

The crib can be folded down and stored in its own bag when you're ready to pack it. This is a great idea for travel. It's also a great option for those who are planning on moving your home or have guests staying in your home for a while.

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 option for first-time parents as it's simple to put together and doesn't require any electronics. It has a high quality clean bed, with a wipe-clean feature, which is an added bonus. It is relatively lightweight, weighing just 6.5kg. It's easy to pack in luggage bags or a carry-on bag for travel. It's a great choice for holidays, staying over at friends' houses or visiting family who reside far away. It can even fit in the luggage of a checked piece!

Easy to move

A crib that is placed near your bed allows you to keep your baby close during the night, without needing to get up from bed to feed them. They also help your baby learn to sleep on their own while allowing you to keep an eye on them throughout the night. They are typically light and portable making them easy to move around the house and even take on excursions. Black Friday is the perfect occasion to purchase one of these cribs.

The SnuzPod 4 has a more elegant design than other bedside cribs, but still provides plenty of space for your baby to lay 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 easily attaches to the majority of beds. A mum 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.

Another mum on the BabyCentre forum suggests watching a YouTube video before buying the bedside crib, as it isn't easy to put together. The instructions were a bit confusing, particularly when it came to putting it on your bed. However, she believes it's worth the effort since it's a beautiful cot, durable and easy to clean.

MFM mum home test Jasmine loved how her foldable bedside crib crib looked in her bedroom and how well it held up to the demands of daily use. She also was awed by its size, stating that it was bigger than a Moses basket, but not too big that it seemed to be over the top. She was able to find bedding for and that the mattress was of a good quality, unlike some she's seen that feel cheap or thin.

It is important to remember that a bedside cosleeper crib isn't an alternative to a baby swaddle or swaddle, as it doesn't ensure the safety of your baby during sleep. Back To Sleep campaign guidelines recommend that your baby sleep on their back in their crib or cot. Moreover, it's also important to remove any pillows, duvets, or blankets that could hinder your baby's breathing.

Easy to clean

A bedside crib travel cot will ensure your baby is comfortable when you are away from home. It allows you to monitor your child while they sleep and provides you a secure place to change them. Be sure to check the safety features of a crib before buying one. Check that it is compliant with British standards and is easy to clean.

A good bedside crib that turns into cot crib will have mesh sides to allow airflow, and should be easy to clean. It should be easy to move from room to room. Choose solid frames and a mattress of good quality. The bedding should sit perfectly over the mattress and not have any gaps or loose fabric.

The size of your child's head is another important factor. Some travel cots can be bulky. Others fold into a compact shape which can be easily tucked into a suitcase or in the back of your vehicle. Some come with a carry bag.

Mum tester Nicola liked the design of the CoZee bedside crib appeared and found it very easy to put together. She found the mattress beautiful and comfortable, however, she did feel that it was rather heavy in comparison to other cots that were tested. She also noted that she found the extra accessories like the nightlight and changing unit useful, even though her son was too old to use them by then.

The cot has been shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category, this travel cot has an aluminum frame that is sturdy and a triple-layered ventilated mattress designed to offer superior comfort. It also comes with a convenient changing mat and two overhead linking toys that will keep kids entertained during their sleep.

Easy to store

As the name suggests, this crib is extremely easy to store away and keep clean. The sides fold in and the legs collapse into a small, flat bag that easily fits into the boot of your car or suitcase, making it perfect for weekend trips, daytime breaks, or 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 mom test subject Kathryn found it to be quite low to the ground, meaning she had to bend down to pick up her toddler for bedtime.

It's a little heavier, but still quite light and compact. It's easy to set up, and the four mesh sides provide excellent visibility and airflow. It also comes with a convenient changing station, nightlight and music function, although our mum test participant Nicola noticed that her son Olly didn't really enjoy the additional features, and she thought they made her work a bit harder in the dark.

Aside from the extra accessories the cot is simple and basic in design, yet it's one of the best available for its weight and user-friendliness. It's suitable for infants and easily converts to an infant travel cot or playpen, with an opening side to allow for greater access. It also comes with a carry bag that makes it easy to store away when not in use and transport.

Most (but not all) airlines allow passengers to take a crib with a portable bed for free It's worth weighing your needs when browsing options. Some of the smaller travel cots can be folded up so small that they can even fit into a suitcase, which is great if you're traveling by air. Check airline regulations before buying a travel crib. Some are larger and require a check as luggage. It's also important to consider the frequency with which you'll use the travel cot in order to determine its weight, size and performance.