It's suitable for a wide range of travel cots and comes complete with a travel bag so it can be easily transported. Use the mattress that comes with your travel cot, as this is a key component in helping to keep it stable.

As babies often have nappy leaks and spit up milk, we would recommend looking for waterproof, wipe-clean or machine-washable covers when choosing your travel cot mattress. Where to buy a travel cot mattress? The side panel lifts and lowers for easy access to the baby and the whole cot collapses down for easy transport. As with everything, you can spend more or less than this - consider what works for your baby and how you can recreate the sleeping set-up you have at home to ensure a good sleep when you're away on holiday. The travel cot can be spot cleaned with a sponge and soapy water. The covering material is not removable. Do not use bleach. Redkite Sleeptight Current model is - 97.5 x 72 cm., new model available from end of September 2008 which is slightly smaller - 97 x 67 cm. As from June 2009 size is 97 x 66 cm (interior)

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. Do not use the travel cot when the child reaches 86cm in height, weighs more than 15kg or is able to climb out. Bassinet suitable from birth to approx. 6 months (0-6.5kg). Discontinue using bassinet when the child can sit, kneel, roll over or pull itself up. Graco Compact Primary travel cot. The instructions for the mattress say: not less than 93cm x 65.5 cm nor more than 97 cm x 69.5 cm This comfy travel cot mattress is lightweight and foldable with a carry bag so perfect for when you're staying away or on the move.

Neonato Multisport carrycot - 73cm long, 26cm at the foot measured at 5cm from the bottom, 30 across the middle and 29 at the head measured at 5cm from the top. The corners are rounded more at the bottom, similar to the pattern of the Koelstra carrycot just not so straight at the head. The quilt cover is water resistant and it can be turned over and used on either side, plus it can be removed and machine-washed as needed. Brevi Modus B - an oval shape with flat ends - 57 cm on the extreme ends, 63 cm on the widest part of oval in the middle and 115 cm in length. The same safe-sleep rules apply to travel cots as to regular cot beds. Advice from charity The Lullaby Trust states that the cot you use needs to have a firm, flat mattress covered in waterproof material.This could be just what you need if you're looking for a compact but comfortable mattress topper for your travel cot. Meet our most feature-loaded travel cot yet! From your very first days with baby, take advantage of Contour Electra's removable bassinet to provide comfort and a cosy place to sleep. As your child grows, you'll both love the spacious travel cot that comes with an integrated changing station, a hanging toy bar with toys and a detachable control box that allows you to control the music, vibration and the night light.

Here, we share our top travel cot safety tips and offer guidance on buying second-hand. You should know, for example, that all cots sold in the UK must meet the European safety standards. iCandy Pear - lower carrycot - 67 x 28 (top) sq narrowing to 25cm bottom (rd) 26.5" @ top 11" sq, middle 10.5", lower 9.75" rd. For ways to keep your family living costs down, and kids of all ages happy, get our Family newsletter – it's free monthlyThe cover is fully breathable and water resistant. You can also remove it and machine wash it if needed so you don't need to worry about any accidents or holiday hiccups. Mothercare Cloud 96 x 67 cm is the interior for mattress (104 x 74 cm exterior dimensions of the travel cot) To wash the bassinet, remove electronic module and vibration unit. Hand wash with warm water and household soap. Drip dry. Some travel cot mattresses might seem thin or hard, but using a different one can alter how well your travel cot holds up and could make it easier to tip over. Don’t make escape too easy