Best travel cot & portable crib
A good travel cot (portable crib) is light enough to carry and quick to put up. Here are the cots we list, compared by weight and size.
Quick picks
- Lightest packed: phil&teds traveller (5 kg (11 lbs) packed in its bag, per phil&teds)
No budget or newborn pick: we haven't verified prices and age ranges for every cot here.
Compare at a glance
| Product | Weight | Size | Suitable for | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BabyBjörn Travel Cot Light | 6 kg (13.2 lbs) incl. carry bag | 112 × 82 × 64 cm (44 × 32 × 25 in) | Newborn to approx. 3 years | £199.90 RRP / $329.99 MSRP | Check price at BabyBjörn |
| Guava Family Lotus Travel Crib | 6.8 kg (15 lbs) incl. backpack | 115 × 80 × 65 cm (45.5 × 31.5 × 25.5 in) | Birth to 3+ years (floor-resting mattress has no upper weight limit) | $249 MSRP (approx. £219) | Check price at Guava Family |
| phil&teds traveller | 5 kg (11 lbs) packed in bag (3.5 kg / 7.7 lbs in cot mode) | 117 × 79 × 63 cm (46 × 31 × 25 in) | Bassinet to about 5 months; travel cot for toddlers | £179 / $249.99 MSRP | Check price at phil&teds |
| hauck Sleep N Play Go Plus | 7.6 kg (16.8 lbs) | 120 × 60 cm (47 × 23.6 in) | Birth to 15 kg (33 lbs) | Around £70 / $99 | Check price at hauck |
| SlumberPod 3.0 Blackout Sleep Tent | 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) | 127 × 91 × 142 cm (50 × 36 × 56 in) assembled over crib | 4 months+ over standard Pack 'n Plays, mini-cribs and travel cots | $179.99 MSRP / £169 RRP | Check price at SlumberPod |
Blank cells: not yet verified from the maker's official page.
Our picks
Travel cot
BabyBjörn Travel Cot Light
6 kg (13.2 lbs) including its carry bag; £199.90 RRP / $329.99 MSRP.
Check price at BabyBjörnTravel cot / Portable crib
Guava Family Lotus Travel Crib
6.8 kg (15 lbs) in a hands-free backpack bag; GREENGUARD Gold certified with side-zip door; $249 MSRP.
Check price at Guava FamilyTravel cot
phil&teds traveller
5 kg (11 lbs) packed in its bag (3.5 kg in cot mode); $249.99 / £179.
Check price at phil&tedsTravel cot
hauck Sleep N Play Go Plus
7.6 kg (16.8 lbs), 120 × 60 cm, suitable from birth to 15 kg (33 lbs).
Check price at hauckBlackout privacy pod for travel cribs
SlumberPod 3.0 Blackout Sleep Tent
2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) breathable blackout privacy pod that fits over standard hotel Pack 'n Plays and travel cribs; $179.99 / £169.
Check price at SlumberPod
Pros, cons and who each suits
From the makers' official pages (and, where noted, published test results and customer reviews), checked 2026-10-30. "Fits on paper" compares folded size with cabin limits we've verified across UK and US airlines.
BabyBjörn Travel Cot Light
Pros
- Sets up in one movement
- Mattress included; fabrics OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Class 1
- Machine-washable fabrics
- Newborn to about 3 years, with no upper weight limit
Cons
- £199.90 RRP is more than basic travel cots
- 6 kg with its bag, not the lightest here
- Too big on paper for: easyJet, British Airways, Ryanair, Jet2, TUI Airways, Delta, United, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada
Who it suits: Parents who prefer its features over the lighter options; compare specs above.
Guava Family Lotus Travel Crib
Pros
- GREENGUARD Gold certified — free of PVC, lead, phthalates and chemical flame retardants
- Folds into a 24 × 12 × 8 in hands-free backpack that fits in overhead bins on Southwest and as a free infant checked item on all airlines
- Zippered side door lets you nurse or cuddle your baby to sleep, then zip shut
- 15-second setup with insulated floor-resting mattress (no weight limit)
- Fits on paper: Southwest Airlines
Cons
- Sold direct by Guava Family in USD (ships across the US; UK parents may prefer the BabyBjörn Travel Cot Light)
- Sheets are sized specifically for the Lotus mattress
- Too big on paper for: easyJet, British Airways, Ryanair, Jet2, TUI Airways, Delta, United, American Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada
Who it suits: Parents who prefer its features over the lighter options; compare specs above.
phil&teds traveller
Pros
- 4-in-1: bassinet, bedside sleeper, travel cot and playpen
- Self-inflating, insulated mattress included
- Lightest travel cot we list (3.5 kg in cot mode)
Cons
- Bassinet mode only until baby can roll or push up (about 5 months)
- No UK price on phil&teds' site when we checked
Who it suits: Parents who prefer its features over the lighter options; compare specs above.
hauck Sleep N Play Go Plus
Pros
- Birth to 3 years and 15 kg
- Wheels and carry bag, so you can pull it like a suitcase
- Quick set-up and compact fold
Cons
- No mattress included (hauck sells one separately)
- Heaviest cot here (7.6 kg)
- No UK price on hauck's site when we checked
- Too big on paper for: easyJet, British Airways, Ryanair, Jet2, TUI Airways, Delta, United, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada
Who it suits: Buyers watching budget or space.
SlumberPod 3.0 Blackout Sleep Tent
Pros
- Blocks 95%+ of light over any hotel Pack 'n Play, Disney resort crib or BabyBjörn/Guava Lotus travel cot
- Lets parents keep the hotel room lights or TV on after the baby goes to sleep at 7 PM
- Breathable, CO2-tested fabric with built-in fan pouch and baby monitor camera pocket
- Packs down to 17 × 6 × 6 in (5.5 lbs / 2.5 kg) inside your suitcase
- Fits on paper: easyJet, British Airways, Ryanair, Jet2, TUI Airways, Delta, United, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada
Cons
- Does not include the travel crib itself (fits over your crib or the hotel's Pack 'n Play)
- Best paired with the mini fan pocket in warm hotel rooms
Who it suits: Parents who carry it a lot: stairs, airports, public transport.
FAQ
Can I take a travel cot on a plane?
Many airlines count a travel cot among free infant items in the hold, for example easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2. Check our airline table for official rules.
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