Designed to be both simple to assemble and multi positioning; this cot is easy to fold away in its carry bag allowing for hassle free travels. The padded top rails ensure protection from any hard materials and has easy view mesh you can keep a close eye on your little ones as they play. This is definitely a cot that can be used as a place to nap if you are away on a family holiday or at a grandparent’s house. The Dreamer Bedside Travel Crib is the new updated version of an old favourite but with the massive additional feature of including a drop side to allow for bedside safe sleeping.

It may be our budget choice, but the Red Kite Sleeptight works just as well as the more expensive travel cots we tested. The dropside means baby can co sleep next to parents allowing for strong bonds to develop and gives peace of mind to parents. The mattress is thinner than some other travel cot mattresses on the market, such as the SpaceCot Alfa and the Joie Kubbie Sleep The Red Kite Sleeptight’s simple design and thoughtful features, including padded rails and mesh side panels, ensures baby is safe at all times.

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It is a bit bulky to move around when set up so would need to be collapsed to fit through most doorways. But it would take less than a minute to set it up again elsewhere. Unfortunately the covers aren’t removable and the mattress doesn’t come with a sheet so everything needs to be spot cleaned with mild detergent and warm water before left to air dry. While this travel cot is one of the cheapest on the market, it certainly doesn’t scrimp on quality. It is both durable and child-proof with the frame and corners covered well by fabric. There are also no zips or choking hazards, and no gaps where a child’s fingers could become trapped.

Ruth's son slept in the Sleeptight when she went away with her family for the weekend and, although it was difficult finding a spot in the small hotel room, she managed to put it at the foot of the bed. While it is fairly no frills in terms of overall aesthetic and the covers aren't machine-washable, it offers good longevity and, in our opinion, great value for money. Final verdict? Its simplicity means it is very easy to set up and put down. Ruth assembled the cot in less than a minute as it came in two easy parts – the cot itself and the mattress. It’s also spacious enough when assembled to be used as a playpen for a younger child as they would have room to play with toys and move around. The cot is a bit wider than other cots on the market, such as the Joie Kubbie Sleep and the SpaceCot, so there is plenty of room inside for a child up until they are three years old – or until they can climb out.The main thing that could be better is the mattress which feels a bit too thin (you may have to buy an additional), although Ruth's child had no trouble sleeping on it. How easy is it to clean? Still the same practical size and easy to assemble features, but with new soft grey premium quilted fabrics on the top rails and soft mattress, the Dreamer Bedside Crib is an amazing value travel option. As with the other cots on test, our tester, Ruth's, 18-month-old put the Sleeptight through its paces to ensure it did not topple over or become easily damaged over time – he rolled around inside it, bounced up and down with gusto, and his older siblings also tugged at (and pushed against) the sides from the outside. It passed our tests with flying colours. How easy is the Red Kite Sleeptight to assemble? While it does sit at the lower end of the price range, its sleek design and well-finished detailing still gives the likes of the BabyBjorn Easy Go and Joie Kubbie Sleep a run for their money.

If you need a travel cot for short trips, or as a secondary cot for a grandparent’s home, then the Red Kite Sleeptight is perfect for this. Although the Sleeptight is wider than other cots we tested and has no wheels for transportation around the house, it’s 8kg weight still makes it easy to carry around. How does it look?verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{