Tired babies and toddlers don't make for a happy holiday and a quality mattress will keep them safe and comfortable in their travel cot. The cover is pure cotton for breathability and has been treated to protect against bed bugs, dust mites, mosquitos and moths.

WHEN you're away from home, one of the best travel cot mattresses can really help your little one to sleep and should last you trip after trip - so it's worth investing in a good one. Its often recommended to gradually shift an infant’s or toddler’s sleep schedule 2 or 3 days before travel.

Instagram

In the following, you will find different kinds of travel mattresses that score in either of the above-mentioned categories. Simply put, SIDS may result from the combination✓of a vulnerable infant and a potentially dangerous sleep environment - highlighting the importance of a safe home cot and travel cot mattress. Exposure to the sun (or bright lights) in the morning when travelling east and in the afternoon when travelling west.

However, you can get bigger travel cots such as the Baby Dan, which is 120 x 60cm, which is more in line with cot bed dimensions and ideal for toddlers.

2. Mother Nurture Classic Travel Cot Mattress

Looking for a bit of luxury for your baby? This handmade travel cot mattress is a lightweight quilt filled with organic lambswool for softness and insulation. The latter is especially true when traveling in Europe. In the US, hotel beds tend to be softer, especially when staying in better hotels. But of course, this is not guaranteed. If your baby is struggling to sleep during warmer months, read our advice on helping your baby sleep safely in the heat . Some travel cot mattresses are designed and constructed to be foldable, which could make transportation and storage easier when not in use. In addition, manufacturers often include handy carry bags for these types. Care Instructions

It's also chemical-free, non-toxic and naturally fire retardant to ensure your little one's safety while they sleep. Going camping or have an uncomfortable caravan, motor home, campervan or van conversion bed? We have the perfect solution to help you drift off into a peaceful nights sleep no matter where you are.Infant sleep is related to our social-emotional development✓, cognition and physical growth, and even our immune system✓. Insufficient sleep in infants has been associated✓ with attention, behaviour, and learning problems and linked to obesity, hypertension, and diabetes later in childhood. As well as being comfortable, safety is also an important factor. And, because the cot mattress is essentially for travel of some kind, certain factors such as size, weight, and ease of transportation should be taken into consideration. Available in UK single (91x190cm) and double (137x190cm). Foam is British made and cut. Adheres to British fire standards (BS5852). The Bedding Studio Baby Travel Cot Mattress is a supportive soft and comfortable mattress made from open-cell nursery grade foam. This eco-friendly core has been crafted with an eco-polyester bonded fibre that facilitates ventilation and thermoregulation - keeping your baby warm in winter and cool in summer. The zippered quilted cover is hypoallergenic, waterproof and machine-washable at 60°C. Manufacturers recommend leaving it to hang dry after washing. A study✓ investigating cross-cultural sleep patterns and sleep problems showed that children ages birth to 36 months from predominantly-Asian countries had significantly later bedtimes, shorter total sleep times than children from predominantly-Caucasian countries.