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Chicco Next2Me Forever co-sleeping cot review

• Kirstie Waterston

In a nutshell

With multiple options to suit different babies, this is a sturdy and versatile sleep system with safe extended co-sleeping at the core of its design, suitable from birth to 4 years

What we tested

• Sturdy, durable, safe co-sleeping beyond 6 months, has a tilt function, grows with the child
• Expensive, takes up a lot of space, instructions a little tricky to follow

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The Chicco Next2Me Forever Crib is an award-winning and market-leading product from the established and trusted brand Chicco. With more than 60 years of industry experience, Chicco aims to develop intuitive and innovative baby goods, and this latest top-of-the-range offering is no different.

The Chicco Next2Me Forever Crib is a unique sleep system that promotes safe co-sleeping and is suitable for the littlest of newborns right up to independent 4-year-olds, moving from a co-sleeping crib to traditional cot and then floor bed for toddlers.

It's this extended use that really makes the Next2Me Forever stand out from others in the Chicco range, like the Next2Me Magic and Next2Me Air , or the new travel-friendly Chicco Next2Me Pop Up cot , as well as other co-sleeping market leaders like the SnüzPod 4 , £199.95

Kirstie lives with her husband Jack and their two little boys. Kirstie is currently on maternity leave and tested the crib day and night with her 10-week-old baby in both its co-sleeping and standalone functions.

First impressions

This is a hefty piece of kit! Such is its weight and size; there is absolutely no way a pregnant woman could move it alone. My husband and I heaved the box upstairs with some difficulty.

Anyone with particularly narrow stairs might be better taking the bits of the crib upstairs in pieces. But its weight reflects how sturdy it is, and the parts feel very robust on first inspection, which is what you want from a baby product.

How helpful are the instructions to build the Chicco Next2Me Forever crib?

The instructions to build are a series of illustrations showing how to construct the crib, followed by another series of images showing how to attach it to a bed. But I feel they could benefit from being annotated to save confusion in places, particularly as some of the pictures were so small that it was hard to work out what they were depicting.

Having read all the relevant parts of the instructions and studied the pictures, I thought I had the know-how to put the crib together, but very quickly, I found this wasn’t the case.

How easy is the Chicco Next2Me Forever crib to build?

It started very well as I laid out all the pieces, and it was obvious from the images which bits I needed to begin with, but putting it together proved a bit more challenging.

The base is reassuringly heavy-duty but light enough for one person to lift. The first step is to lay it on the floor, pop in the two uprights which click into place, and then attach the side of the crib, which should slide into place.

I had several attempts at doing this third step; I put the crib on its side and tried pushing from above, I laid it back onto the floor and then tried pushing from the side – but to no avail.

Then I looked closer at the uprights – despite hearing that reassuring ‘click’, only one on each side had pushed into its hole. I promptly took the uprights back out and then it dawned on me that they were the wrong way round.

It’s not immediately obvious from the instructions which way round they should go as the pictures are so small. Upon Googling this, I found other people had also made the same error, so a little label on the instructions at this point would be helpful.

Once the uprights are in, the side should slide together and the tab locks into place, so you know the base is complete. Hoping it would be third time lucky, I tried to slide the two sections together again, but I just couldn't get them in any further.

In the end, I put the base on its side and shoved it down from above with my full body weight, and eventually, with sheer brute force, the two sections clicked together. I don’t think this is something a pregnant woman could – or should – do by herself, which isn’t ideal if you don’t have someone nearby to help.

MFM parent tester Hannah found it more straightforward, saying, ‘The cot is relatively easy to set up and attaches well to our bed. The instructions were clear, and the only thing we got stuck on was the side zippers, but that was through not following the instructions close enough!

How long does it take to put it together?

Once the base was together, the rest took minutes to construct again. The instructions could do with being annotated so it’s clearer which zips should be zipped first, but it was straightforward enough. It was a bit frustrating that something that should take 10-15 minutes to build ended up taking me almost 90 minutes.

How does the Chicco Next2Me Forever compare to other bedside cots?

Until testing this product, my son was sleeping in the My Babiie Closer bedside crib (RRP £129.99), which we also used for our eldest until he was about 6 months old.

Both have comparable features – they promote safe co-sleeping, have drop-down sides and make late-night feeds easier.

The Chicco Next2Me Forever is significantly larger than this in every sense – its height, width and depth – but this is because it is designed for use beyond 6 months of age. It can be used as a co-sleeping cot, a traditional standalone cot and a floor bed for toddlers and children up to 4 years old.

Does the Chicco Next2Me Forever crib come in a choice of colours?

Yes. It comes in two shades of grey (light and dark), so although gender-neutral, it’s perhaps not as visually exciting as some other patterned bedside cribs.

Is the Next2Me Forever an updated version of another Chicco co-sleeping crib?

Although Chicco has other co-sleeping cribs – including the Next2Me , Next2Me Air, Next2Me Dream and Next2Me Magic – this is a completely new product. It is the first that has the extended use element for a child up to the age of 4 and is the only crib of its kind on the market. It does cost significantly more than the others which range in price from £149.99 to £199.99.

What age is the Chicco Next2Me Forever crib suitable for?

This crib is suitable from birth to four years old, in its various modes.

How firm is the mattress?

The mattress is very firm and complies with the recommended safe sleeping guidance; when you press your hand into it there is resistance – it doesn’t sink in. It’s so firm that your baby’s face wouldn’t imprint into it if they rolled onto their front, which is reassuring.

MadeForMums Editorial Judge Gemma also rated the mattress, commenting: “The mattress is firm, and the sleep space is definitely big enough for up to 4 years.”

How easy is it to fix the Chicco Next2Me Forever crib to the bed?

Fixing the crib to the bed was much easier after watching Chicco’s how-to video on YouTube. I didn’t find the instruction booklet particularly insightful for this part of the build – the pictures alone just aren’t detailed enough and a couple of accompanying sentences would make such a difference.

Annoyingly the QR code on the label takes you to Chicco’s Italian website when scanned, which is helpful if you can understand Italian, but not if you don’t!

Can you attach it to the bed on your own?

After watching the video, attaching the Next2Me Forever crib to the bed is easy, but involves a great deal of strength. You have to pull the straps out and around your bed frame simultaneously before clipping them together underneath the back of the crib.

The effort needed to do this is however justified, as this step pulls the crib tight to the bed where it feels very steady and secure – there is absolutely no budging it.

When you’ve done it once and got the hang of it, it’s very easy to do again, which means it’s quick to detach the crib to move when changing bedding on the parents’ bed, then reattach it again.

MFM parent tester Hannah says, “The multiple cot heights are really helpful, as our bed is on the lower side. We have also tried it as a standalone cot, and again, it works great; perfect for when trying to transition babies from co-sleeping to independence.”

Can you attach the Chicco Next2Me Forever crib to any type of bed?

It can attach to a range of beds, but the mattress has to be of the standard rectangle shape and a minimum of 53.5cm in height and not exceeding 72cm.

Our Victorian frame bed and mattress were only just tall enough to configure with the bed, so this is something to be aware of.

An added design feature is retractable feet which fold in, meaning the crib can still sit alongside the bed if you have under-bed storage drawers.

How easy can you access your baby in the Chicco Next2Me Forever with the side up and down?

When the side is down, it’s very easy to access the baby, which is perfect for night feeds. I’m breastfeeding, and during the night, I just have to lean over and pick up my baby without having to get up or leave the bed, which is ideal because it’s easier to get back to sleep again afterwards. It also makes it much easier to place a sleeping baby down again gently.

When I used the crib as a standalone cot with the side up, I felt it woke me up more because I had to physically get out of bed to pick my baby up, take him to bed to feed him and then get out to put him down again.

When the side was up, it was a bit trickier to lower the baby down without waking him, but at that point, he was only 10 weeks old.

I imagine most people would still be using the crib in the co-sleeping mode at the newborn stage while they’re still feeding so often, rather than the standalone cot mode.

MadeForMums Editorial Judge Gemma also tested the sides and says, “The drop-side itself is easy to operate one-handed and smooth when in manual mode. Engaging the safety clips for cot mode basically makes the drop-side unusable, so parents must make the call whether they trust themselves to always put it up or not to bother using it.”

How easy is it to lower the side?

The Chicco Next2Me Forever features a patented safety locking barrier that only stays down when the crib is properly attached to the parent’s bed. This is an excellent safety feature because it means it’s impossible to keep the side lowered when the cot is in a standalone position so the baby cannot fall out.

When the crib is attached to the parent’s bed properly, you can slide the side down with one hand, and it glides down easily and, more importantly, stays down. It’s very sturdy, and there’s no risk of it springing back up again, and while it’s not a silent mechanism, it’s not noisy enough to be disturbing either.

How easy to see your baby inside the Chicco Next2Me Forever crib?

It’s easy to see the baby through the mesh panels, but I found the solid fabric corners slightly obscure the view of the baby from the bed. The side are also a lot taller than the average co-sleeping crib (because it’s designed to operate safely as a standalone cot), making it harder to peer over while in bed for a full view of your baby.

I had my baby lying with his feet at the end closest to me so that I could peek around the fabric sections and see his face rather than his feet and found this also worked well for picking him up while I was in bed.

How portable is the Chicco Next2Me Forever crib? Is it easy to move, easy to store and fold?

The sheer scale of the crib (W 121cm x H 91.1-108.2cm x D 73.8cm) means it isn’t possible to move it from upstairs to downstairs like you would with a Moses basket in the early days; however, it does have castors making it surprisingly easy to shift around the room given it weighs in at just over 20kg.

The crib isn’t collapsible, so it doesn’t fold down – it’s a pity it doesn’t because it would make an excellent travel floor bed for a toddler who isn’t yet capable of sleeping in a big bed.

Does it rock?

No, it does not rock.

Does it tilt?

The crib has 11 different height settings allowing you to safely attach it to a variety of styles and heights of bed frames. The height at each end of the crib can be adjusted independently, which allows you to raise one end – this can help make sleeping more comfortable for a reflux baby while still following safe sleep guidelines.

Raising one end of a crib to tilt slightly is recommended over any devices that raise the mattress, and as the mum of a reflux baby, this is a feature that I appreciate.

How comfy is the Chicco Next2Me Forever crib?

Although the mattress is firm, my baby was generally happy enough to settle and sleep in the crib when it was in the co-sleeping, ‘next to me’ configuration at night-time; however, he wouldn’t really entertain daytime naps.

He also seemed less inclined to settle in the standalone cot set-up, but I think this was more likely due to him still being a newborn and wanting to be closer to me.

How robust and durable does the Chicco Next2Me Forever crib feel?

This is a very solid and robust bit of kit. When it is attached to the bed, it’s firmly anchored and braced against the frame, which is reassuring when seeking a safe sleeping space for your new baby.

The crib feels solid and doesn’t twist or shift when you push it on its castors. It’s also very sturdy and feels like it would last well over the four years it’s designed to be used for.

MFM parent tester Hannah agrees, stating, “It is well made, and it felt very robust- more so than I was expecting. The colours are stylish and neutral, and the built-in barrier safety feature is very impressive- and works.”

How easy is the Chicco Next2Me Forever to clean and keep clean?

The plastic frame and the grey fabric panels wipe clean, and the mattress cover can be removed for washing. The mattress comes out in two sections, as demonstrated in the instruction book, allowing the cover to be machine washed.

It’s a bit fiddly and not something you really want to be doing every day, so it would probably be pertinent to invest in a waterproof fitted sheet to stretch over the mattress, particularly if you have a sick baby or if you’re at the potty-training stage. The mattress isn’t a regular rectangle shape, but it’s easy enough to cover with a standard cot sheet.

Does the crib have built-in storage?

There is no built-in storage.

What other features of the Chicco Next2Me Forever crib did you find beneficial?

The mesh sides are a well-considered design feature as they are breathable, soft, and comfortable for babies and toddlers who like to wriggle around at night.

Also, there are no hard cot bars for them to bash heads on or poke their arms and legs through.

This bed has been designed with extended co-sleeping in mind, and it’s an absolute game-changer for parents who have a child who won’t sleep or settle independently but don’t feel comfortable with bed-sharing.

The cleverest of all the design elements is the fact the crib can last a child for the first four years of their life, making it a great in-between tool for transitioning a toddler from a cot to a big bed.

Transforming the crib into a toddler floor bed is as simple as removing the legs; no tools are required. You are left with an open-sided bed giving your toddler the freedom to go in and out, and because it’s at floor level, there’s no fear that your little one will roll out in the night and hurt themselves.

Features such as the drop side and raised ends that can be operated with one hand are also helpful if you have a babe in arms.

And while it’s not an intended design feature, I found the thickness of the frame meant I could easily hook the baby monitor over the crib for attempting a daytime nap rather than having to affix it to a wall or nearby object, which I found really useful.

MFM parent tester Hannah added, “I am also very impressed that you can tilt the cot to help with reflux/coughs and colds. This has always troubled us when co-sleeping (without the Next2Me), so this is a fantastic feature.”

What would you have wanted to know about the Next2Me Forever crib before purchasing?

Anyone thinking about buying this product should take note of the amount of space it takes up – it is a colossal bit of equipment. Our cottage bedroom is small, and the crib pushes us to the limit of spare available space. Sitting alongside my bedside table, it takes up the whole side of the bed. But its size is necessary as it is designed to change and grow with the child. Also, I’d highly recommend watching all the videos on Chicco’s website, as these are much clearer than the written instructions when putting it together.

What items come in the box?

• Instruction booklet
• Base (in two sections)
• Two frame uprights
• Two legs and feet
• Bar for drop side
• Fabric frame cover

Are there any additional extras?

A Chicco Next2Me Forever mattress protector is available from Mamas and Papas for an RRP of £18, which is quite costly for a single sheet, and I found a standard cot cover worked okay.

Who do you think would find the Chicco Next2Me Forever crib most useful?

Parents who want to practice extended co-sleeping, but in a manner that follows safe sleep guidelines.

Is the Chicco Next2Me Forever crib worth the price tag?

Although the initial outlay at £359 is far more than a Moses basket or another co-sleeping crib, it is an investment piece that pays dividends in terms of its longevity and usefulness because it is designed to last for 4 years rather than 6 months. While you probably could buy a crib and a cot for a similar total price, this all-in-one system saves having to store different items and has the bonus of turning it into a toddler bed.

How does it compare to other cribs on the market?

Where can i buy the chicco next2me forever crib.

You can buy it from Mamas & Papas , John Lewis and Argos .

MadeForMums verdict:

The Chicco Next2Me Forever crib is a fantastic product that confidently fills a gap in the market, providing a safe solution for families who want to practice extended co-sleeping. The crib gives the child and the parents the space and ability to sleep independently and remain close enough for comfort.

While the Chicco Next2Me Forever Crib is undoubtedly expensive, it is a very innovative, high-quality product built to last 4years. It could be the answer to many parents’ prayers when it comes to bedtime battles. The only thing that lets it down is the poor instructions.

MFM parent tester Hannah adds, “This is excellent quality and innovative, offering far more versatility than a standard cot bed. It was more compact than I expected, but my 3-year-old still fits in beautifully (and the 1-year-old has loads of room), so it’s an investment for the years ahead.”

Kirstie Waterston is a journalist with over 10 years’ experience in Scottish news as a reporter, sub-editor and head of production at the Aberdeen Evening Express.

Product Specifications

• Cots, Cribs and Moses Baskets

Chicco Next2Me PopUp review

An incredibly well-thought-through design, the Chicco Next2Me PopUp is a bedside crib that allows safe co-sleeping anywhere, thanks to its quick fold system and 6-height adjustability. It's part of the wide Next2Me range which includes the Mother&Baby award-winning Next2Me Dream Evo .

In use, it can be used either as a stand-alone crib (or travel cot) from birth up to 5-6 months (9kg) or the side lowered and it secured to the side of any bed for a safe co-sleeping experience. It folds flat in just three seconds without the need to remove any part and fits neatly inside its own travel bag (supplied) for transport.

Chicco Next2Me PopUp overview

Chicco next2me popup.

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• It’s an all-in-one, one crib which does it all – co-sleeping crib, stand-alone crib and travel cot
• Using the crib as a travel cot means your baby will have the comfort and familiarity of their normal sleep environment even when away from home
• Folds down quickly (3 seconds) and easily for storage and transport
• Feels well-made and the design is user-friendly
• 6 height adjustments and foldable feet so can be used with beds of different heights and even those with storage compartments
• Tiltable to improve baby’s comfort if they suffer from digestive problems or nasal congestion
• Folded, the crib measures approximately 950x800x200mm, so consider the size of your car’s boot before choosing this over a traditional travel cot, which generally fold much smaller
• Tilting mechanism cannot be used in ‘co-sleeping configuration’ (fastened to the bed)
• Not as aesthetically pleasing as other cribs on the market
• Doesn’t have any rocking function

Key features

Travel-friendly

The Chicco Next2Me PopUp folds open and closed in just three seconds without removing the mattress or disassembling any part. Super-compact, it also comes with its own travel bag, making it easy to take the crib with you on nights away.

Supportive mattress

The mattress has been designed to ensure the correct posture for safe sleep e.g. the surface must be sufficiently rigid and prevent baby from sinking into it. The mattress also ensures airflow to reduce baby sweating.

There are two different height settings which aim to improve baby's comfort during digestion and in case of nasal congestion. However, this cannot be used when the crib is in co-sleeping configuration.

Maneuverable

With two wheels, it's easy to move the Next2Me PopUp around the home to keep baby close by.

Testing the Chicco Next2Me PopUp

Purchased in anticipation of our new arrival, we initially tested the Chicco Next2Me PopUp for ease of set-up, stability, apparent build quality, ergonomics and aesthetics as well as ease of transport. Since arriving home with our new daughter, she has slept in the crib every night in ‘co-sleeping configuration’ adjacent to our bed.

After receiving the crib, we set it up and deconstructed a number of times – noting its ease of set-up and relatively intuitive latches and catches. After just a few minutes of fiddling, we were folding and unfolding the crib on the advertised 3 seconds.

We tried the crib for size in the boots of a number of vehicles, and attached it to two different styles of bed to ensure compatibility.

The crib has been used in the co-sleeping configuration for the entire four weeks of our daughter’s life up to the day of writing this review. We therefore have not tested the tilting configuration with our daughter in the crib, however did note this function’s ease of use prior to her birth when the crib was in a stand-alone configuration.

The utilitarian feel of the crib instils confidence that it will survive all that the first six months or so of parenthood will throw at it, including it being constructed and deconstructed on a regular basis. The latches and catches feel well-made and strong although, aesthetically, I think it’s fair to say that form follows function. That said, however, the neutral grey colour is subtle enough not to clash in any nursery and (given that this is something required from birth – and will likely be purchased in advance) is gender neutral.

One flaw we spotted with the specific crib we tested was a small amount of rust staining on the inside of the cover, from the end of the frame where the powder-coated finish had not completely covered, so do unpack and check yours carefully before putting it to use if you are worried about such things. It is likely, however, that this was a one-off fault.

Performance

We have been impressed by the design, simplicity of use and versatility, and our daughter has slept soundly in the crib for the first four weeks of her life, just inches from her mum – giving us the ability to easily monitor her breathing and attend to her needs immediately as required.

The fact that the crib can be used anywhere means that your baby will be able to enjoy the same home comforts of their own bed wherever you are, and its versatility regarding the ability for it to be tilted ensures that its use can be adapted to suit your baby’s needs. This is, after all, a purchase which, like us, you will likely make well before you meet your little one.

The simplicity of set-up and versatile nature of this crib means that it should be the only bed you’ll need for the first six months of your baby’s life. Whether you choose to use it in its safe co-sleeping configuration as a rule, on occasion, or just for the first few months as you settle into your new routines, the configuration allows you to monitor your baby’s breathing, and ensure their needs are met as quickly as possible. The low side also allows you to reach your baby more easily without bending to lift – particularly beneficial if mum has given birth via a C-section. Further to this, the crib is mounted on casters at one end which makes it incredibly easy to manoeuvre without lifting.

One point to note is that if the crib is used in the co-sleeping configuration, it is important to consider the ease with which mum will be able to get in and out of the bed post-partem. We found that its location against the bed meant that mum was required to clamber out of bed from the foot end, which could pose a problem for new mums who are finding movement more difficult.

Babies who suffer from digestion problems or congestion can benefit from the crib’s tilting function, although this is not available in co-sleeping configuration, while the availability of fitted sheets at a modest price means that the crib can be kept clean and fresh with ease.

Final verdict

Overall, this crib is an impressively thought-out and versatile piece of kit. It feels well-made and its multiple available configurations mean that it serves the same function as three more traditional sleep environments – crib/Moses basket/travel cot – ideal for those parents wanting to keep ‘stuff’ to a minimum! Based on the testing carried out, we feel confident in this being a safe sleep environment for our new baby and would certainly be happy to recommend the Chicco Next2Me PopUp to a friend (in fact, we already have!).

How do I attach the Chicco Next2Me PopUp to my bed?

The Next2Me PopUp can be attached to your bed with the included straps. And you don't need to fret if your bed has storage compartments underneath either as the feet can be folded so it's still up close and snug with your bed, ensuring your baby is right next to you.

Can the Chicco Next2Me PopUp be adjusted?

There are six different height options so you can adjust the bedside crib to suit your bed type.

How long can a baby sleep in a Next2Me?

The cribs in the Chicco Next2Me range are 50 per cent bigger than a traditional Moses basket . This means your baby can usually sleep in one until they are six months old or weigh 9kg.

How To Put Up A Travel Cot Like A Pro – Pro Guide

• Writen by: Ricky
• April 21, 2022

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Going somewhere with your baby? Well deserved if you ask us, given the past 9 months you’ve just endured!

And by no means are we trying to deter you from your safe travels with your little one, but tending to the baby’s needs such as their eating, sleeping and changing diapers while on a trip can be quite challenging for the first time.

So, we’re here to help by answering your questions about baby travel cots. Questions like what a travel cot is, how to put up a travel cot, and how to fold a travel cot. Get these bits done right, and you’ll be set for a full and restful night’s sleep for both baby and you.

Unavoidably, you might find yourself stressing over the essentials to bring and how to cater to their needs. Little things can pile on the stress, such as baby food packs, bottle sterilization, extra supplies and the all-important necessities for a good nights night’s sleep.

Babies spend most of their time sleeping, so a good quality sleep should be one of your main priorities here. How do we achieve this seemingly simple task? You got it – a good travel cot

As we all know, whenever babies feel discomfort or dissatisfaction, they can cry a lot. And let’s face it, no parent wants a screeching baby the whole holiday (can you imagine…)

Luckily, there are lightweight, portable travel cots available that can help solve the whole sleeping conundrum for your little one, which in turn will lead to a happier baby, where everyone can enjoy the baby’s laughter instead of the tears.

Sounds good right? Pull up a seat and let’s get to it.

What is a travel cot?

The travel cot is a product made for babies to sleep in and parents usually call it sent from heaven as it is very convenient to use. There are different kinds of travel cots to choose from depending on the level of need. And these are a standard travel cot, a pop-up travel cot and a bassinet travel cot. A standard travel cot has a collapsible frame and removable mattress.

It can be also be used as a playpen and suitable for babies and toddlers. And the pop-up travel cot is the smaller one that instantly pops up into a bed and can be folded for easy carriage. It is best for smaller and lighter babies. Lastly, the bassinet travel cot is like the two other kinds but much smaller and softer, which is best for newborn babies.

If you’ve chosen the standard travel cot, the next question is, how to set up the travel cot? It’s just quick and easy. Whether you are familiar with it, heard about it or are just a beginner and don’t know where to start. We’ll cover a step by step guide on how to put up a travel cot, how to fold a travel cot, as well as how to put it back down again.

How to put up a travel cot

Let’s get started. Firstly, let’s get the travel cot out of the bag. Now, considering the wide range of different models here, you may need to slightly adapt the below to your own. Every travel cot will come with a set of safety instructions, so please make sure you follow these, too.

But, as I know from experience, not every set of instructions comes as easy to follow as you’d hoped for. So our instructions for how to put up a travel cot might just save the day;

• Place it on a flat surface – Firmly place it on the floor. Making sure that it’s a flat surface makes it be easier for you to set it up. Hold and gather all the four-leg corners in the middle. To know that you get it right, you can see the circle with a pull cord in the middle.
• Open the top – By using both of your hands, spread the four-leg corners simultaneously, pushing them towards their direction and exposing the circle in the middle of the cot.
• Pull up the sides – All at once, pull up the sides. Do the opposite sides together. The longer sides first and then the shorter sides. Make sure that they clicked in.
• Push the circle down in the middle – By using your palm, push the circle down and flatten the surface. You’ll be able to see where you put the mattress cot, covering the circle in the middle. After that, you’re done!

Now pat yourself on the back for a task well accomplished!

Err, so how do we get this thing back down again…

How to put down a travel cot

• Pull the circle up in the middle – After removing the mattress cot off the bedding, you’ll see the circle in the middle with a pull cord. Pull it up. Make sure to hold the leg corner sides.
• Unclick buttons on both side s – You’ll see that buttons are placed on both sides, usually on the longer sides of the travel cot. Unclick the buttons and make sure you unclick them on both sides at the same time. To check if you’ve done it correctly if you did it right, it should look sloppy and make a “U” shape.

Note: If you won’t click it properly, the legs won’t meet even if you try to push them together. So, see to it that when you put down and put up the travel cot, move it to the opposite side, it should be at the same time.

We also found the below video super helpful before we came fully accustomed to my own baby travel cot.

So, now that you know how to set up a travel cot, you will save a lot of time, effort and stress if those pesky instructions are like a foreign language to you. In turn, this means good quality sleep for the baby, good quality sleep for you…and a thoroughly enjoyable trip for everyone involved.

…Other guests included.

Enjoy every moment, and have a truly fantastic holiday with the family!

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Whether you are spending a weekend at the in-laws or a fortnight in the sun, a good travel cot is a must. Here's our pick of the best

For anyone with a baby or a toddler, a trusty travel cot is must. But with models ranging widely in price and specifications, how do you go about choosing the best to fit you? We've picked our favourite travel cot buys to suit all budgets so you can all get a good night's sleep, wherever you are.

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Travel cots need to know

Just a few important things to consider before buying a travel cost:

Check your child's age and weight suitability for the travel cot, as this varies from model to model. 

The weight and size when it’s folded is also important, especially if you are going to be lugging it around a lot or taking it on a plane. Consider the case it comes in, too – will it stand up to being chucked into the boot of the car or the hold of a plane, and will it protect the cot within it? Is it easy to fold away and to put up? 

Is it stable enough to cope with your little one leaning against the sides? And will it need an extra mattress for your little cherub to be truly comfy? 

1. CHICCO ZIP AND GO TRAVEL CRIB

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The perfect option for parents with newborns who find that travel cots can often seem too large and not all that cosy, the Chicco Zip and Go has an expandable section, allowing it to act as a small crib from birth to six months and a larger baby bed from six to 18 months. It’s super compact and relatively lightweight, making it the ideal travel companion. 

2. CUGGL DELUXE TRAVEL COT AND CHANGER UNIT

This travel cot is a great all rounder that easily converts from cot to playpen. It has a bassinet level that is perfect for younger babies, as well as a removable cot top changer. It’s set on lockable wheels so can be manoeuvred easily and folding it away is relatively straight forward. 

3. BABYHUB SLEEPSPACE TRAVEL COT

If you are planning on travelling to warmer climes, the BabyHub SleepSpace is a great multi-functional bit of kit. It ticks all the right boxes in terms of being lightweight and easy to work but it also features a fitted mosquito net and doubles as a tipi for toddlers to play in. 

4. TUTTI BAMBINI COZEE BEDSIDE CRIB

While most travel cots are designed purely from a practical point of view, the Tutti Bambini CoZee crib also looks incredibly chic and could seamlessly fit in as a piece of permanent nursery furniture. It comes with a deluxe foam mattress and features a handy shelf for storage while travelling. 

5. BABYBJORN TRAVEL COT LIGHT

Incredibly lightweight and compact when folded, this cot is especially easy for using when travelling. Other advantages include a washable cover and high comfort mattress, plus it’s really easy to set up in just one simple movement (not a loose part in sight). 

6. RED KITE SLEEPTIGHT TRAVEL COT

If you are buying a travel cot on a budget then the Red Kite Sleeptight travel cot is a clear winner. It’s compact once folded down and fits easily into the travel bag it comes with and, even though you might want to buy a comfier mattress, it’s still great value for money. 

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A Perfect Match: The Power Couple of Infant Travel The Chicco Bravo Trio Travel System combines the full-size Bravo Quick-Fold Stroller with the KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat and base for streamlined travel. With easy click-in compatibility, the KeyFit 30 is secured via the Bravo child tray, offering adapter-free convenience and effortless transitions from car to stroller. Three modes – a lightweight frame carrier, a versatile travel system and a full-size toddler stroller – cater to your travel needs as your little one grows from newborn to toddler. Comfort and Convenience For child comfort, the Chicco Bravo features a one-hand, multi-position reclining seat, a convenient child tray with cup holders, storage basket and a large, UPF 50+ canopy with peek-a-boo mesh window for protection from the elements in all 3 modes. The Bravo Stroller showcases large, sleek wheels with treaded tires and all-wheel suspension to navigate uneven terrain. The rear-linked foot brake secures the stroller with a simple tap and the multi-position push handle adjusts in height for parent comfort. For additional parent convenience, the toddler stroller has a one-hand smart fold with auto-swivel front wheels and stands independently on the wheels without the parent handle touching the ground. The large storage basket features two organizer pockets, mesh sides for visibility and easy front & rear access. Infant Travel System The baby stroller and car seat combo 3 in 1 includes the KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat engineered with innovative safety features, like RideRightTM Bubble Level-Indicators, ReclineSureTM Spring-Loaded Leveling Foot, premium LATCH connectors for easy attachment and removal and the one-pull SuperCinch Force-Multiplying LATCH Tightener that make it the easiest infant car seat to install correctly. For installation with the vehicle seat belt, clear belt routing and integrated lock-offs make it easy to position, tighten and lock the belt into place.

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"...It rolls very easy, folds very quick and isn’t too heavy. The car seat is very sturdy and I feel my daughter is extremely safe in it...." Read more

Customers find the stroller easy to assemble and use. They say the car seat base is easy to install and feels and looks high quality. They also mention that the strollers is light weight and easy to put in and out of the car. Customers also appreciate the design and ease of use, saying that it gives one the feeling that the product was designed.

"... Super simple to put together , too. I got the blue and it's beautiful.ONLY comment of negativity... it is large when it folds down...." Read more

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"...Overall baby comfort and performance is good. Stroller is easy to fold but incase you are carrying the baby and need to put stroller in car or some..." Read more

"...It rolls very easy, folds very quick and isn’t too heavy . The car seat is very sturdy and I feel my daughter is extremely safe in it...." Read more

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"...toddler stroller, good traction, easy fold, lightweight, and overall boujee looking and this one has ALLLL!! so worth the money. 1000/10!..." Read more

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Consisting of one frame and two seats, One4Ever is the modular and customizable solution to meet the needs of both parents and children, from birth up to 4 years.

Extremely easy to fold and unfold, with just one click, One4Ever merges practicality and premiumness. Refined coloured anodized tubes, high-end finishes and fabrics make One4Ever unique and really cool.

• One4Ever, thanks to its multiple modular options, offers consumers the possibility to use a single frame up to 4 years and to create their own special set-up by choosing from many compatible items.

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The One4Ever stroller is equipped with 2 seats. The first one, well padded and cocooning, is reversibile and evolutive. The second seat, wider and lighter, is suitable for older babies. Fully accessorized: large wheels with shock absorbers and ball bearings for a great maneuverability, adjustable handle and large easy-access basket to store everything you need.   

A simple gesture to adjust the height of backrest in 3 different positions. Adjustable range: 10 cm. The shoulder harnesses move simultaneously with the backrest 

In addition to being very comfortable, One4Ever is also very practical for parents to use: thanks to its self-folding mechanism, a simple movement is enough and the stroller will fold itself super compactly.

The fully reclining and adjustable backrest in both configurations (front & rearward facing), combined with the adjustable legrest, offers maximum comfort to the child. 

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The first seat, homologated from birth up to 4 years, is equipped with a padded and enveloping cushion, perfect for welcoming the baby from the first months. 

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The second seat is homologated from 6 months till 22 kgs and its backrest is adjustable.

The second seat has a dedicated canopy with extensible segment and UV50+ and WR treatments. 

One4ever second seat can be used with or without leg rest, following every child own needs. It is possible to remove the leg rest from the first seat and mount it on the second one in a very easy way. 

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HELP! The travel cot side is stuck! Help! The travel cot won’t stay up! Ahhhhhhh the travel cot won’t collapse! I think it’s broken!

Sound familiar? Are you currently stuck with one of these problems, or any travel cot issue? Well, this is a post is for you! I’ve done a quick video to show you how to put your travel cot up, down, and unstick the sides… basically answering all those pesky problems that make them so irritating…

After 5 years of travel cots and using many different ones, either cots we’ve owned or in cottages or caravans on holiday, I can confirm this how many difference branded travel cots work – all the same . So if your travel cot is a Mothercare, Babystyle, Joie, Red Kite, ….. or some other brand most of these work the same way and get stuck in the same way… this is how to get your travel cot up, make the sides stay up, get it down, and make those sides click and unclip.

How to put up a travel cot

• Click the sides together – pull them up so they are ridged, both halves of the side should clunk in straight. Do opposite sides together, if you can. It should form a rectangle.
• Push the middle down (in the base) – make sure the legs can move out as you do this (lifting a side in the corner can help).

How to take down a travel cot

It’s basically the opposite of putting it up!

• Pull the middle up from the base (use the loop). It will probably fall over as you do this so hold a side!
• Unclip the sides – squeeze the catch in the middle of each side so the sides are floppy and swing! Do opposite sides together so you know it’s even!

Let me know if this helps, and if you prefer to read the instructions I’ve popped a guide at the bottom of this post.

Have you had the same travel cot struggles as us? Let me know in the comments, and if this helped too!

Our struggle was real and that’s why I’ve been meaning to write this for years: we have battled with the travel cot so many times when H was little, before we really got to grips with it. Basically, putting up a travel cot is easy when you remember the knack but putting one up and down is something none of us do often. Many a time, we’d arrive late desperate to get the cot up for a sleepy baby/toddler and there would be me saying “YOU DO IT!” to the husband when I just couldn’t get the side to stay up.

You might remember I started this blog to be helpful for instance blogging about how we fix the Perfect Prep temperature warning light in a heatwave, or how to keep a toddler’s hat on… well this is one I’ve had on my list for years. How to put up a travel cot and take it down, including how to make the side click, and how to get it back down when it just won’t collapse.

I hope this helps if you’re stuck with your travel cot, a side not going up or down, or just the whole cot stuck up. Let me know in the comments below if it helped, and share with your friends if you like it!

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• Page 1 CUGGL TRAVEL COT GREY 706/5165 IMPORTANT! KEEP THE INSTRUCTION FOR FURTHER REFERENCE Suitable from birth to 36 months, up to 15kgs Important-Please read the instruction fully before starting assembly If you need help or have further question, call the Customer Helpline 03456 400 800...
• Page 2 Important-Please read the instruction before assembly and keep it for further reference BEFORE ASSEMBLING THIS COT, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS All assembly fittings should always be tightened properly and that fittings should be checked regularly and retightened as necessary.
• Page 3 Components If you need help or have further question, 03456 400 800 call the Customer Helpline Please check if you have all the parts listed below before starting assembly...
• Page 4 Unzip the travel bag and remove the frame and mattress. Place the cot in a vertical position and open the touch fasteners to remove the mattress. With the cot in folded vertical position on the floor, pull the feet apart so that they are approximately 60cm or 24inches apart.
• Page 5 Push the center of the cot base downwards until it audibly locks into place. Place the mattress in the travel cot with the padded side up, align the touch fasteners on the mattress with those on the base and press down to ensure they are stuck together.
• Page 6 Folding the cot Loosen the fasteners on the back of mattress and take mattress out from the travel cot. Lift the handle in the middle of the base, and then pull the handle upwards. Notice: Ensure to hold the tube of either side at the bottom while lifting the handle up.
• Page 7 Repeat this process on the short sides. Check that all 4 sides have disengaged properly and then pull the center of the base, if you have difficulty unlocking the sides, try to lift the center of the base a little higher and start the process again.
• Page 8 If you need help or have further question, call the Customer Helpline 03456 400 800 This product complies with EN716-1&-2:2008+A1:2013...

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