using travel cot as main cot

Savvy_Sue

Depends on the travel cot. It is a long time ago now, but my friend had a travel cot which was not very sturdy, easy to tip and climb out of, and which rocked backwards and forwards.

For DS3, I bought one from an NCT sale which was rock solid, as big as a 'normal' cot and escape proof. And he slept in it until he moved into a bed.

The big disadvantage was that the mattress was so close to the floor: it was a long way down and up, and difficult for my back at times. But he's survived without apparent ill-effects - I don't think we can blame teenage grunting on that!

Poppy9

Nicki wrote: »

Most travel cots are not very comfortable

I have to ask - how do you know? Did you try sleeping in it?:rotfl:

I was in a rented one bed flat when DD was born as we had sold our house and hadn't bought the new one. We were limited for space so I used the carry cot from my pushchair on a stand (from Mothercare for baths, carrycot etc). DD was fine in it for almost 3 months as she was very petite. We then had to transfer her into her proper cot and although it was tight for space in the room with a bit of rejiggin it was ok as it was only short term.

gravitytolls

mrcow wrote: »

I've often used my travel cot for long periods of time.

It's adjustable so can be set to be deeper or shallow, has a night light in built and even vibrates.

Its comfortable for the baby and very safe (whoever's saying that it isn't!?) and easy to move around.

Who's it by? Where did you get it? Sounds fantastic.:T

Counting_Pennies_2

Poppy9 wrote: »

I have to ask - how do you know? Did you try sleeping in it?:rotfl:

I was in a rented one bed flat when DD was born as we had sold our house and hadn't bought the new one. We were limited for space so I used the carry cot from my pushchair on a stand (from Mothercare for baths, carrycot etc).

Carry cots are different to travel cots

mrcow

gravitytolls wrote: »

Who's it by? Where did you get it? Sounds fantastic.:T

It's this one . It has toys and a changing mat too (as well as playing music).

http://www.graco.co.uk/h_electra_deluxe.htm

We moved out of home for a long period whilst we had work going on and my daughter loved the travel cot. For the first time ever she started sleeping through the night. She certainly wasn't uncomfortable and I've never considered it dangerous.

Poppy9

Counting_Pennies wrote: »

Carry cots are different to travel cots

I know that, I'm not stupid. I was just telling the OP how I managed when I was in a 1 bed flat.

Counting_Pennies_2

Poppy9 wrote: »

I know that, I'm not stupid. I was just telling the OP how I managed when I was in a 1 bed flat.

Crickey, that was a bit touchy!

The reason for me replying to your original suggestion, is the poster wants to know what they are going to do long term for the baby from birth coping in a one bedroomed flat. And the question was about travel cots suitability for a baby

Queengemma

Hi there, I used a travel cot and moses basket when my daughter was born. My travel cot is made by Mama's and Papa's and there is the main deep bit which I used as a playpen as she got older and needed to keep her in one place while I made the dinner for example. It also had a bed which you could put in and it wasn't too low so you didn't do your back in but low enough to keep baby safe while they are small. There was also a smaller section which went across the opposite way which you can use as a changing station. I found it very useful and I intend on using it again for baby number 2!

frannyann

I used a travel cot for DD for about 2.5 years. Not sure why but she settled and slept better in the travel cot. In a normal cot, she just cried all night! this was important as she was a terrible sleeper for first three years of her life due to a bowel disorder.

Nicki

Poppy9 wrote: »

I have to ask - how do you know? Did you try sleeping in it?:rotfl:

No, did you!

If you look at travel cots however they have very thin flat hard mattesses which often lie flat on the ground, and are made of plastic. I therefore imagine that they are a cross between my futon (which is hard and flat) and my inflatable air mattress (which is hot and sweaty even with a sheet on top). In other words tolerable for a few days or a week, but not much fun for a permanent bed.

I would also be swayed by the poster who say that their babies were able to tip a travel cot over when they were old enough to stand up. I just wouldn't put my baby in one as a permanent solution, hence why I suggested some other possibly viable alternatives. Though the poster who recommended the folding wooden cot probably made the best suggestion for baby to be honest.