The crib has an impressively quick and easy 3-second fold that Helen thought was one of the standout features of the travel cot: "The ease of putting the cot up and down with the 3-second fold, and without the need to dissemble anything, is the main selling point and for good reason. Whether it’s a day trip or a week-long vacation, when you are bringing your child along, be sure to check out the best travel cots in 2022.

As the Style and Travel Editor at T3, Spencer covers everything from clothes to cars and watches to hotels. The PopUp is the latest offering from the Chicco Next2Me range and is a great option for parents who will be travelling with their young baby a lot in the first 6 months.

They rely on a number of sources, including our independent reviews, testing undertaken during the MadeForMums Awards, and feedback from our home testing panel and Top Testers Club. 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. However, some of our MFM Awards testers found this function slightly tricky – Nikki, for example, reported that she found the sliding side not very smooth and often work her baby up when she slid it back up, as it jolted the crib. Trying to get them off to sleep isn’t the only thing that can prove tricky on the road - there’s also the small matter of changing to attend to. 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.

The mattress isn’t a regular rectangle shape, but it’s easy enough to cover with a standard cot sheet. The colours are stylish and neutral, and the built-in barrier safety feature is very impressive- and works. It conveniently folds back down in the same amount of time, too, although it is worth noting this model folds down to a large flat shape, like a suitcase, making better suited to sliding into a car boot or under a bed than taking on public transport. The big difference between the two is that this little number is more suited to long-haul travel, with a weight of just 3. So welcome the SENA Aire, a thoughtfully designed travel cot from premium baby gear brand Nuna that can be set-up not only quickly, but with one hand.

The mesh sides are intended for ventilation and peace of mind, allowing you to check on them as they (hopefully) snooze, while the integrated zip-up mosquito net keeps nibbles at bay, and the blackout blind claims to block 93 percent of all harmful rays.

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. The convenient size allows it to be taken on excursions and trips as a comfortable place to nap, rest or play. One parent tester said, “It feels secure, with the side bars locking in place, and is sturdy enough to accommodate a lively toddler. This travel cot has a double layer of mattress – at the top, there is a little pillow which always contains the child and at the same time ensures safety.This is partly to enable a compact fold and easy storage, and is why travel cots are usually not recommended for permanent overnight sleep. Using one hand, you press the button on the side of the crib and you can lower the whole side up and down. There are levers on both sides of the cot that you push down if you want to rock it, then back up again to lock it into place. Made from breathable mesh, this travel cot provides the same comfort and safety as a regular crib but with adjustable height so you can always make sure your baby has a clear view of your face.