Can a toddler sleep in a travel cot?

While travel cots are safe for babies and toddlers to sleep for short periods of time, they are not designed to sleep regularly for a long period of time. You need a more robust permanent crib for normal daily use, in addition to a travel cot for occasional use. Yes, it's okay for your child to take a nap in a travel crib. If your chosen portable crib is approved for a night's sleep, it's also perfectly safe for taking naps.

Travel crib mattresses look very thin, but I don't see any reason why you can't buy a mattress suitable for a travel cot if they are the same size. The Regalo My Cot portable children's bed is a portable bed for toddlers that requires no configuration for the light steel frame. However, regardless of where you are staying, whether it's in a fancy hotel or grandma's house, your baby or toddler needs a safe place to sleep. The Joovy Room 2 is 50% larger than a standard playground, making it ideal for large toddlers and also ideal as a play place during the day.

This will make a great travel cot for a 3 year old and for many it would still work for a 4 or 5 year old. This solution is ideal for certain types of trips when you can trust that the hotel will have something safe, comfortable and clean for your child. Available in four different colors, you can choose between a king or queen size for this particular travel crib. The bed is literally like an inflatable mattress with slightly raised sides, so it won't hold a very active child, but it's certainly perfect for those who settle into this type of bed, with a sleeping area of 52 × 28. It certainly has a small size going for it, but otherwise it's not practical as a long-term solution for more mobile toddlers and preschoolers.

Travel cots are designed to be used with the original mattress, as this aids stability, so don't be tempted to change them. Certain travel cots are appropriate for 2 year olds, but toddlers 2 years old who have not yet changed to a toddler bed may be more comfortable and safer in a pack and play bed more like a crib or in a travel bed with safety rails. Travel beds for toddlers can be foldable or inflatable, which are compact and perfect for travel. The problem I have encountered is that most portable cribs for toddlers are too small for taller and older children.

Not only does a travel crib act as an ideal place for your baby to nap on the go, but it can also be used as a playground. Made of comfortable yet durable polyester, cotton and foam, the bed is suitable for children over the age of three and is a very lightweight option for travel.

Kayode Alhassan
Kayode Alhassan

Kayode Alhassan is an experienced travel enthusiast with a focus on providing valuable information about hotels in Courbevoie. He is committed to helping travellers make informed decisions. Kayode holds a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from the University of Surrey.