Beds made for travelling: what to look for when buying a portacot
When buying a portable cot look for user-friendliness, washability and strong, secure parts that can stand up to a bit of toddler punishment when he goes nigh-nighs.
Light and compact, that’s the Phil & Teds Traveller, RRP$219, philandteds.com.
Phil & Teds Nest, RRP$139, is ideal for little babies as a bassinet and travel cot. More info at philandteds.com.
The Baby Bjorn Travel Crib, $499, opens in one simple move. Go to bpmchildcare.co.nz.
Childcare Portable Travel Cot is a tent and bed in one, price: $199. See it at bellybeyond.co.nz.
Childcare 4-in-1 Travel Cot, $279.99 from babyonthemove.co.nz, works as a cot, bassinet, change table and playpen.
Mother’s Choice Kingdom Deluxe Portacot, ($249, babyonthemove.co.nz) includes a music and vibration nightlight.
Customise your Babyco Classic Portacot $149.95, from the Baby Factory, with your own add-ons, including bassinet and carrybag.
The Milano 3 in 1 Portable Cot, $149.99, babycity.co.nz, includes a bassinet level, foldaway change pad and storage bag.
For the cot with absolutely everything — Chicco Lullaby LX Portacot, $449, babycity.co.nz.
Nuna Sena Travel Cot offers cutting-edge European style for $299.99 from dimples.co.nz.
The new 4Moms Breeze Travel Cot with bassinet insert, $599, is coming soon to babyonthemove.co.nz.
When buying a portable cot look for user-friendliness, washability and strong, secure parts that can stand up to a bit of toddler punishment when he goes nigh-nighs.
*All (non-sale) prices and availability correct as at time of publishing, July 2013.
*All (non-sale) prices and availability correct as at time of publishing, July 2013.
