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Joie Kubbie Sleep review

A versatile travel cot which is cocoon-like in the way it nurtures and grows with your baby, the Joie Kubbie Sleep is a brilliant choice for new parents or anyone who wants to keep their child near as they sleep.

By Mumsnet HQ | Last updated Jan 18, 2024

Verdict in 10 seconds

An adaptable bedside travel cot that feels like a co-sleeper, which means easier access to your baby during the night

It isn’t the cheapest cot on the market but includes features such as a dropped side

Reasons to buy

It has straps that can be used to tether the cot to the side of the bed so it can be used like a co-sleeper

The side rolls down giving you easy access to your baby

Great for parents who want to keep their baby next to them, particularly during night feeds

It’s versatile and can be used from birth up until your child is three years old

Bassinet included that zips securely inside the top of the cot

Reasons to avoid

The price tag could put parents off

Too small to be used as a playpen

The only thing that can be washed in the machine is the carry bag it comes in

What are the key features?

Comes with a full-size bassinet that attaches and detaches easily

Lift and lower side panel means easy access to baby for changing and feeding, and peace of mind for parents

It comes in two colours – Foggy Gray and Satellite

Strap and clip attachment locks the cot tightly to the bed and to keep baby secure

Compact frame – easy to pack down into a travel bag

Mesh-lined ventilation on all four sides plus a zip-open side for easy entry

Removable mattress for playtime or naptime

What are the specs?

Suitable from: Birth up to three years (15kg)

Dimensions: W 59.5 x L 99 x H 80.5 cm

Folded dimensions: W 25 x L 27 x H 80.5 cm

Weight: 8.79kg

Testing certification: BS EN716-1/2:2017

Mattress and carry bag included

"The Joie is really easy to put up and collapse."

How safe is the Joie Kubbie Sleep?

The designers of the Joie Kubbie have gone all out to make sure baby remains safe and secure whether you have the crib tethered to the bed or you’re using it as a standalone travel cot.

Everything is well made and well finished, down to the smallest detail, including hiding zips behind hook and loop coverings so small fingers can’t get to them.

The frame is strong and sturdy with a locking system that can only be released on each side by pushing a button and breathable mesh sides not only allow airflow through the cot but also let you to see your baby more easily.

The wheels, which make the cot easier to transport when folded, tuck into the plastic feet when upright. This means that they are off the ground at all times so the cot can't roll away.

A lovely padded mattress, which is kept straight by inserting metal poles into the underside, fits both the bassinet and the main cot snugly, making it a comfortable place for your baby to sleep.

If you’re worried the cot could topple over, fear not – our tester, Ruth's, Joie Kubbie was jumped on, run into and fallen onto, and withstood being battered from all angles.

How easy is it to assemble?

The Joie comes with a standard instruction manual, but there is also a handy card attached to the travel cot which meant that Ruth could assemble it without having to look at the manual – a nice touch that simplified assembly even further, especially as the instructions were already well thought out and easy to follow.

But, if you were to lose the manual or travel without it, the booklet can also be downloaded as a PDF from the Joie website. There is also a helpful online video that explains how to assemble and collapse the cot.

The cot comes in four separate parts – the main cot, a bassinet, mattress and straps to tether it to the bed.

Putting the cot up is quick and easy and takes no longer than a couple of minutes. If you’re using the bassinet attachment and it is already zipped in then the only thing you have to do is place the mattress inside.

The bassinet can be unzipped and removed easily if you don’t need to use it.

Wheels at the base of the travel cot make transportation easy, and the Joie Kubbie passed the durability test with flying colours after being assembled and collapsed repeatedly.

Pressing the buttons on each side of the frame unlocks it and a handle in the centre of the base allows you to pull it up to fold. The instructions state that the base must be pulled up in the centre slightly before the frame is unlocked.

How does it look?

A lot of the travel cots we tested came in different shades of muted grey which fitted nicely in Ruth's home.

The Joie Kubbie is no different and comes in two shades, Foggy Gray and Satellite, and there isn’t much between them. If you are looking for something more colourful or bright, like the Littlelife Arc 2 , then the Joie Kubbie unfortunately won’t give you that option.

However, it is made out of a high quality fabric, with ventilated mesh sides and will make a stylish addition to your bedroom without looking bulky or out of place.

What’s it like using it day-to-day?

The Joie Kubbie Sleep is not your standard travel cot. It allows you to keep your baby close throughout the night while providing a safe and snug environment for daytime naps.

When you’re using the travel cot without the bassinet there is a handy panel which can be unzipped which makes it easier to take your baby in and out, saving bad backs all round.

The cot is compact so will fit neatly next to the bed if you’re using it with the bassinet in co-sleeping mode, or you could place it in the corner of the room.

It’s also not too heavy at just over 8kg, sitting in the mid-weight range compared to other travel cots on the market. This means that you could pick it up and move it around, although we’d recommend collapsing the Joie Kubbie to get it through the door so that you don't cause any accidental damage to the cot or door frame.

While it is a little too narrow to be used as a playpen, if you needed to place your child somewhere safe while you hung out the washing or answered the front door then the Joie Kubbie is ideal.

It’s also sturdy enough for long- or short-term use so could be used in place of a traditional cot if needed, although we would recommend buying one separately.

Ruth used the travel cot at home in her bedroom and also took it to the grandparents', where it fit snugly into a box room used as an office. Her 18-month-old settled into the travel cot well in both locations and particularly liked the co-sleeping element of it. It was also used without the bassinet when he was napping without a parent in the bed next to him.

The cot comes with a handy carry bag so you can pack it down and stow it in the boot of your car if you plan to use it for holidays or overnight stays. When not in use, Ruth stored the travel cot in a cupboard, but it would just as easily fit under the stairs.

How easy is it to clean?

The Kubbie Sleep doesn’t come with a cot sheet and the only thing that is machine-washable is the travel cot’s carry bag, which makes keeping it clean fairly tricky. A mattress protector and cot sheet could save it from milk and dribble stains though.

As the crib is fairly light in colour, it easily attracts dirt, but it can be spot cleaned which Ruth found fairly easy to do – however stubborn stains required a bit more elbow grease. The parts of the frame which weren't covered by material were also very easy to wipe down with a cloth.

What about value for money?

While the Kubbie isn't the cheapest travel cot on the market, it's certainly not the most expensive either.

If you’re looking for a cot that offers good longevity, versatility and peace of mind, then we think it's well worth the price tag.

Final verdict?

Overall, we think the Joie Kubbie Sleep is a real steal and the co-sleeping element a huge plus for first-time parents.

Whether you’re going on holiday, staying with friends or using it at a relative’s house, the Joie has got all angles covered, which is why it’s been crowned Mumsnet Best Travel Cot.

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Summary of Contents for Joie Excursion Travel Cot

• Page 1 birth to 15kg excursion gemm ™ ™ travel cot 0+ (0–13kg)
• Page 2 Travel Cot Assembly Fold Travel Cot...
• Page 3 Accessories (May not be included in purchase) Accessories may be sold separately or may not be available depending on region.

Page 4: Product Information

• Page 5 200 mm in the highest position of the travel cot. as soon as the baby is old enough to sit up. Do not replace Joie mattress with other mattress or soft pad. Failure to follow these warnings and instructions could result in danger.

Page 6: Important! Keep For Future Reference

Page 7: informations sur le produit.

• Page 8 La position la plus basse du matelas est la plus sûre et la base sera utilisée à chaque fois dans cette position Ne remplacez pas le matelas Joie avec un autre matelas ou avec un coussin tendre. immédiatement que l’enfant est assez grand pour s’élever.
• Page 9 Entretien et maintenance IMPORTANT ! À CONSERVER POUR 1. Le revêtement n'est pas amovible. 2. Le lit de voyage peut être lavé avec une éponge et de l'eau savonneuse. RÉFÉRENCE FUTURE. 3. N'utilisez pas de détergents neutres non dilués, de l'essence ou d'autres solvants organiques pour laver le lit de voyage.
• Page 10 Glückwunsch, dass Sie ein Mitglied der Joie-Familie werden! Wir freuen uns sehr, Teil Ihres Lebens mit Ihrem Kleinkind zu sein. Mit der Verwendung des Joie excursion ™ kommt Ihr Baby Stellen Sie vor der Montage sicher, dass alle Teile vorhanden sind. Falls etwas fehlen sollte, wenden Sie in den Genuß...
• Page 11 Stellung des Reisekinderbettes betragen soll. Verwenden Sie nur Zubehör- oder Ersatzteile, die vom Hersteller genehmigt sind. Ersetzen Sie die Joie Matratze mit anderen Matratzen oder Kissen nicht. Die Nichteinhaltung dieser Warnungen oder Anleitungen kann zu Gefahren führen. Verwenden Sie das Reisekinderbett nicht, wenn die bekleidete Seite los oder gebrochen ist und die Bekleid- WARNUNG: Verwenden Sie das Kinderbett nicht, falls es beschädigt, verschlissen oder unvollständig ist;...
• Page 12 WICHTIG! FÜR KÜNFTIGE BEZUGNAHME AUFBEWAHREN. Montage des Reisebetts siehe Abbildungen Rasten Sie die Schienen ein. 1. Ziehen Sie die kurzen Schienen hoch, bis sie einrasten. Andernfalls ziehen Sie sie nochmals hoch, bis sie einrasten. 2. Rasten Sie die langen Schienen ein. 3.

Page 13: Información Del Producto

• Page 14 200 mm en la posición más alta de la cuna de viaje. que el niño es bastante grande para levantarse. No reemplace el colchón Joie con otros colchones o almohadas. No utilice accesorios ni piezas de repuesto que no esten aprobadas por el fabricante.

Page 15: Cuidados Y Mantenimiento

Page 16: informações do produto.

• Page 17 Não utilize mais o cesto quando a criança pode sentar-se, ajoelhar-se ou levantar-se. Não substituir o colchão Joie com outros colchões ou almofadas. A posição mais baixa do colchão é a mais segura e a base será usada sempre nesta posição logo que a Não use o berço de viagem se o lado acolchoado é...
• Page 18 Cuidado e Manutenção IMPORTANTE! GUARDE PARA REFERÊNCIA 1. O material de cobertura é removível. FUTURA. 2. Seu berço de viagem pode ser limpo com uma esponja e água com sabão. 3. Não use detergente neutro não diluído, gasolina ou outro solvente orgânico para lavar o berço de viagem. Pode danificar o berço de viagem.

Page 19: Elenco Componenti

• Page 20 200 mm nella posizione più alta del lettino da viaggio. non appena che il bambino è abbastanza grande per stare in piedi. Non sostituite il materasso Joie con altri materassi o cuscini. Non utilizzare accessori o pezzi di ricambio diversi da quelli approvati dal produttore.
• Page 21 IMPORTANTE! DA CONSERVARSI PER FUTURE CONSULTAZIONI. Assemblaggio del lettino da viaggio vedere le immagini Bloccare le guide. 1. Tirare verso l’alto le guide corte finché non diventano rigide. Se non diventano rigide, tirare di nuovo verso l’alto. 2. Bloccare le guide lunghe. 3.
• Page 22 ™ Onderdelenlijst Gefeliciteerd dat u nu lid bent van de Joie-familie! Het doet ons veel genoegen om deel uit te kunnen maken van uw leven met uw kleintje. Tijdens het gebruik van de Joie excursion ™ geniet Zorg dat alle onderdelen voor het opslaan droog zijn. Als er items ontbreken of beschadigd zijn, kunt u uw baby van het gebruik van een volledig gecertificeerde kwaliteitswieg, goedgekeurd volgens contact opnemen met uw leverancier.Voor de montage is geen gereedschap nodig.
• Page 23 AANWIJZINGEN Vooreenveiligemontage mag de matrasnietminderzijn dan 1010 mm in lengte en 680 mm in de breedte. De Hetisnoodzakelijk dat eenvolwassene de montageverwezenlijkt.. lengte en breedtemoetenzodanigzijn dat de afstandtussen de matras en de zijden en nietmeer dan 30 mm Bewaarhandleidingvoortoekomstiggebruik. bedraagt. De dikte van de matraszounietmeer dan 25 mm, de inwendigehoogte (de afstand van de boven- Leesalleinstructies in dezehandleidingvoordat u dit product gebruik.
• Page 24 Verzorging en onderhoud BELANGRIJK! BEWAREN VOOR LATER 1. Het afdekmateriaal kan niet worden verwijderd. 2. U kunt vlekken van de reiswieg verwijderen met een spons en zeepwater. GEBRUIK. 3. Gebruik geen onverdund neutraal schoonmaakmiddel, benzine of andere organische materialen om de reiswieg te wassen.

Page 25: Acil Durum

• Page 26 200 mm olmasini gerekiyor.. Cocugunu yerde oturuyorsa, sepeten kullanmayin cunku ayakta kalkabilir. Joie Dosesi baska bir dosek ve yastigi ile degistirmeyin. Dosek en dusuk pozisyonunda oldugun zaman en guvenli olur ve cocuk ayaga kadar kalkarsa hemen baz bu Eger seyahat icin yatagin kenarlarini dizilmis olursa ozaman onun kullanayin.
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Joie Kubbie Sleep Travel Cot Review

Read our Joie Kubbie Sleep review to see why this is the best travel cot you could buy

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‘Incredible value. You’re getting a playpen, a co-sleeper and a travel cot and all for less than £100.’

Good value for money

Easy to assemble

Multi-functional use

On the heavy side

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The Joie Kubbie Sleep Travel Cot gets our vote as the best travel cot of all those we tested.

Charlotte Clarke and her 20-month-old daughter Adelaide tested out the Joie Kubbie Sleep Travel Cot to see if it deserves its place in our buying guide.

Read on for our Joie Kubbie Sleep Travel Cot review to see if this is the best travel cot for you and your baby.

The Joie Kubbie Sleep Travel Cot has been cleverly designed so that it’s also a playpen and co-sleeper with a newborn insert. It weighs just under 9kg so it's not the lightest cot to carry, although it does fit in the boot of a modest-sized car. ‘It wouldn’t be my first choice for a long-haul trip abroad but for an excursion to Grandma’s, this is the perfect travel cot,' said our tester Charlotte.

It’s sturdy and stylish, coming in a light grey colour, and, most importantly, it’s easy to assemble. ‘Anyone familiar with a classic travel cot will easily be able to put this up in 20 seconds flat,’ adds Charlotte. It offers a comfortable night’s sleep with a surprisingly soft and squashy mattress. ‘My daughter settled down and slept with no interruptions.’

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The Joie Kubbie Sleep is a standard travel cot when it comes to assembly, with a central foot that pushes the corners of the cot out. ‘Putting this up was super easy with buttons telling you where to press,’ says our tester Charlotte. ‘The only bit I was initially confused about was the poles that sit underneath the mattress.’ These need to be slipped into the pouches and then locked together. ‘It’s not the lightest cot I’ve seen but it is very sturdy and you’d feel confident putting your baby in there, whatever their age,’ said Charlotte.

The mattress can be used at two heights - lower down, which is suitable for older babies (to prevent them from climbing out) or when you are using it as a playpen, and with the newborn insert attached, which sits higher up on the frame. ‘The insert would have been brilliant for my daughter (and my back!) when she was younger, as it’s really simple to attach with a zip and saves you from bending to the floor to reach your child.’

Comfort and features

The Joie Kubbie Travel Cot has all manner of clever innovations built-in. ‘My current travel cot is eight years old and testing out the Kubbie Sleep made me realise that technology has really moved on in that time,’ says Charlotte. 

As well as a newborn insert, it has a clever co-sleeping mode, whereby one side of the cot drops down a few centimetres and the cot can be attached to a bed with straps that are included. ‘We didn't test the co-sleeping element as I have a toddler but she slept well in this cot on a weekend away,’ adds Charlotte. ‘The mattress felt really spongy and soft – much more comfortable than the hard mattresses I’m used to with travel cots.’

Adelaide also made use of the playpen which has a zipped opening. ‘I liked that it doubles up as a playpen too, as it saves on space and means you can make use of it at home as well as when you are away. My only little criticism is that I think the zip should go right down to the base – there’s a panel of fabric that doesn’t zip down and I was worried she might trip or fall over this,’ said Charlotte.

Value for money

The Joie Kubbie Sleep comes with a price tag of just under £100, making it an affordable, mid-range travel cot. ‘I think this offers amazing value for money,’ says Charlotte. ‘Not only are you getting three products for the price of one, but the Kubbie Sleep feels really well made and has clearly been carefully thought out in terms of design and functionality.

It's ideal for parents who co-sleep with their babies at home and who want to continue doing so on holiday or away from home overnight.

Our Consumer Editor, Heidi Scrimgeour, says: 'Based on our parent reviews of all the travel cots on our shortlist, we named the Joie Kubbie Sleep our best travel cot overall because it's so affordable yet the multifunctional design means you get lots of extra value from it. We also rate the quality of the fabric and materials used. And the overall design and multi-functionality as a co-sleeper and playpen mean this bit of kit gives more expensive premium travel cots a serious run for their money.'

If you're preparing for a new arrival or shopping for baby essentials for a family holiday, you might also like to read the rest of our  baby product reviews .

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Joie Baby Commuter Travel Cot with Changer, Speckled

Product code: 31502803

Meet commuter™ change, a tiny tourist travel cot with a quick-release changer. Designed to keep baby playing or sleeping securely, whether at home or while travelling.

Just a click away - Ready to travel in an instant with a changer that pops off with one quick click.

Carefree carry along - Quick and easy to set up and fold down in seconds, and packs away in the included carry bag.

Above and beyond - Packed with essentials and extras including a full-size removable bassinet, integrated wheels, and SecureClick™ changing unit.

Key Features:

• Ultra secure frame with modern exposed tubing
• Full-size bassinet included for naptime options
• Bassinet clips quickly snap on and off
• 2 integrated wheels to easily move from room to room
• Mesh lined for ventilation on all four sides
• Elevated, draught-resistant base
• Simple, push button fold to pack up in a snap
• Compact, folded package for simple storage in even the smallest spaces
• Carry bag included for travel
• Changing unit easily clicks on and off using Joie's SecureClick™ system

The mattress size is L97 x W65 x D2cm.

Driven by the simple joys of childhood, Joie is a global baby gear brand who are a family-first kind of company. Joie cares deeply about the wellbeing of children and their products are designed to make life so much easier and enjoyable for parents worldwide. All their products are rigorously tested to the highest European standards and they work hard to educate consumers on the importance of car seat safety and the benefits of using rear facing car seats and the European i-size standard. The brand treasure the importance of families and work hard to champion their values, their welfare, and their futures. The heart of the Joie brand and their core philosophy is to serve your family, our community, and the earth that we all enjoy.

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Tula, Russia: Land of Gingerbread, Samovars and Tolstoy

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Fall was always my favorite season growing up.

Something about the air turning crisper, the weather getting colder. The leaves turning yellow and brown and orange. And of course Halloween.

It’s that back-to-school weather that any person growing up in the United States loves.

So it was a special treat to be able to experience what fall was like in a different country on a different continent, in a country so unknown in the west. To experience fall in Russia.

Maybe it’s because the season is so short here, but autumn in Russia is truly special.

For starters, it only lasts one month. Fall rolls in during the second half of September and ends in the first half of October. After that winter is already in the air.

But during that brief four-week period, when the country transitions from summer to winter, the Russian countryside explodes into the most beautiful mosaic of red and orange and brown and yellow.

They call it ‘zolotaja osenj’ here, or ‘golden fall.’

It was during this time of year I decided to head outside of Moscow and visit Tula, a city located three hours south of Moscow.

The year was 2017. I was living in Moscow working for a Russian newspaper. October had just arrived.

I was living with another American at the time working in Moscow. We both didn’t want to waste a beautiful crisp sunny autumn day cooped up in Moscow in the apartment.

So we took out a map and looked at what cities nearby we could visit.

We looked North, East, West and finally South. And there she was. Tula.

We’d read a lot of good things about Tula before. How Tula was the birthplace of Leo Tolstoy. That it was where a traditional Russian desert called pryaniki, or ‘gingerbread’ originated.

How for centuries Tula supplied the Russian empire with weapons and arms. And that samovars, what Russians used to make tea and keep water hot, originated from there.

Throw in a Kremlin too, which the city had, and the choice was obvious. We should visit Tula.

And off we went. To enjoy the Russian autumn in the Russian provinces.

How to get to Tula

There are two ways to get to Tula from Moscow. You can take a suburban train, known as elektrichkas, or you can take a regular train. The regular train costs more, and will take you there directly. In this case, Tula is usually the first stop of a longer train ride headed south toward Voronezh and Ukraine.

The other option, which we opted for, was the elektrichka. Elektrichkas are suburban trains that connect surrounding cities to Moscow. The elektrichka takes longer, three hours as opposed to an hour and a half. But the benefit is it is cheap. And you get to see all the smaller cities the train stops in.

When we went, the train was packed full of Russians heading to their dachas for the weekend.

Churches all across the Soviet Union were declared to have ‘no historic value’ and torn down. Churches that were several centuries old. Comunist style administration buildings were put in their place. Monuments to Russian czars were also destroyed and replaced by statues of Lenin.

In the 1980s under Gorbachev an effort was made to restore churches that had been neglected for decades under communism. The domes were put back in place and religious services began once more.

In 2006 the building was finally returned back to the Russian Orthodox Church. Somehow, Tula’s Uspensky Sobor managed to survive 80 years of neglect under Soviet rule. Let’s hope the 21st century treats it better.

It too faced threats of disappearing forever under the communists. In the 1920s the dome was torn down but the remainder of the building was left untouched. For a while it functioned as a school, and then in 1960 the building was deemed to be part of the city’s architectural heritage and received protected status.

It’s interesting to compare Kremlins in Russia and when they were built. As far as Tula is concerned, it’s Kremlin isn’t the oldest, but neither is it the youngest.

• Veliky Novgorod – 1490
• Moscow – 1495
• Nizhny Novgorod – 1515
• Tula – 1520
• Zaraisk – 1531
• Kolomna – 1531
• Astrakhan – 1581
• Smolensk – 1602
• Rostov – 1680

There’s actually a lot more kremlins in Russia, depending on how you define a Kremlin. Technically many monetarists could be considered Kremlins, but are classified as religious objects, such as Sergiev Posad or Zvenigorod . Some have only been partly preserved, such as Kolomna . In any case, Tula gets the honor of being one of a handful of Russian cities with a Kremlin that’s been fully preserved.

In Moscow, the Kremlin is closed to the public. In order to visit, you have to pay. And as a result, nobody gets to enjoy the Kremlin. Tourists will pay and go inside when they visit the city. But the actual residents of Moscow, the people that live in the city, never get to enjoy it. It feels separated from the city, not like an integral part of it.

It wasn’t always like this. Up until the Bolshevik revolution in 1917, Moscow’s Kremlin was open to the public and anybody could walk in and out of it. It functioned just like the Kremlins in Tula, Nizhny Novgorod, Veliky Novgorod and so forth.

Moscow should learn from these cities and open their own Kremlin up to the public. The city would become much more attractive.

One problem in Tula were the wide streets that favored cars. Tula’s main street in the city that went through the center of the city had three lanes for cars going in each direction.

It was no wonder, therefore that cars drove very fast. In fact, I was quite surprised at just how loud Tula was for a city of only half a million people. It felt like on every street there was the constant noise of cars rushing by.

What should Tula do instead? Streets like these should be reduced in size and preference given to pedestrians and cyclists. Two lanes in the middle should go toward a tram line, the other two narrowed in size to make way for a bike lane going in both directions.

Tula in fact, had tram lines operating on its main streets up until WWII, before the government decided to get rid of them.

Giving the streets back to the people would make the city a more comfortable place to live.

What I love most about these buildings is how colorful they are. They are all painted in different colors.

Unfortunately many of them were in bad shape. Traditional wooden buildings in Russia are in danger of disappearing forever. All across the country these buildings are being torn down as people move to cities and forget about the buildings where their grandparents grew up and came from. I wrote an entire separate post about the topic here about a street in Tula that was filled with these wooden buildings.

This is one of the oldest cemeteries in the city. Built in 1772, it contained some of the oldest graveyards and tombs in the city from over 100 years ago.

Tula was the city where the majority of Russian samovars were produced in the 19th century. You could find them all over Europe and chance are if you live in an old house and look in the attic, you will find a samovar that was made in the city of Tula.

Tula was an amazing city to visit in the fall. Russia can have extreme weather. Most of the year is covered in snow, but you have brief glimpses of fall, spring and summer that can be enjoyed.

These photos capture what fall in Russia is like. We happened to spend them in Tula, but really, any Russian city will look this beautiful in the fall.

When it comes t othe city of Tula itself, it is a great day trip outside of Moscow. The city is beaming with history. The armaments factory, the Kremlin, the wooden buildings in the center of the city, the beautiful cemetery atop the hill and the delicious Russian pryaniki all combine to make this worth the trek outside of Moscow.

Be sure to add it to your itinerary when you visit Russia and Moscow.

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This Joie Travel Cot has a drop down side so you can enjoy co-sleeping with your little ones. It's quick and easy to pop up and has an extra secure double safety latch system so you'll be assured they will stay safe at night, or during nap time. It comes with a carry bag so you can easily pack it away and carry it. It also makes storage easy when you're not using it.

Travel cot features:

• Bassinet included, removes and attaches easily.
• Its an easy carry along as its quick and easy to pop up and down in seconds.
• Mattress included. For the safety of your child, do not add an additional travel cot mattress to this product.
• Features a bassinette level for younger babies.
• Removable mattress included.
• Carry bag included for easy of transportation.

General information:

• Size H80.5, L99, W59.5cm.
• Folds for storage - folded size L27, W25, D80.5cm.
• Suitable from birth to 3 years.
• Suitable for babies up to 15kg.
• Manufacturer's 2 year guarantee.
• EAN: 5056080613529.
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