The Benefits of a Pop Up Travel Cot

More and more people are now including a Travel Cot on the list of must have items to buy before the baby is born.
Just like the Travel System and the Nursery Cot, a Travel Cot is an essential item of equipment for use either at home or when you are travelling. Though many people will immediately aim for a standard travel cot, there are lots of advantages to a pop up travel cot that not many people consider.
A pop up travel cot is designed specifically for the younger baby. In fact, a it can only be used until a baby can sit up unaided. However this does have its advantages, as it means the cot is tailored to exactly meet the needs of a very young child.

The sides are soft and usually hypo allergenic, which means that they won't irritate the baby's skin and the size is more crib-like which means the baby is in a much more contained space - a lot more like the closeted womb than the large airy travel cot you would normally buy.
The pop up style is also a lot less obtrusive and can easily be put up simply by pulling it out of the bag and letting it fall, which means that you can even put it up while you are still holding your baby.
There are also now a range of mattresses to fit these smaller travel cots which means that your baby can have the same care and attention they would get in the larger cot with washable covers and specific breathable mattress should you so wish. But one of the most significant benefits, is actually how it benefits the mother, not the baby.
One of the greatest advantages to the pop up travel cot is the fact that you can place your baby into the cot without straining. In just the same way a new mother uses a Moses basket to keep her baby close to her and stop her needing to strain her still flexible back to place her baby in the cot, the same can now be done with a pop up travel cot. In fact, it negates the need for a Moses basket all together as it can be used in the home in just the same way.
By not having to bend so much and being able to place your baby close to you wherever you are, you are giving your body the opportunity to repair itself after giving birth without stretching and straining to get your baby into a much lower cot.
And due to its flexibility and light weight, you are more likely to take your pop up travel cot with you when you visit other people's houses. Whether you are there for an hour or for a couple of days, with a carry case the size of a large shopping bag, it is easy to carry wherever you go. And when you arrive, you have an easy, safe and comfortable place to put your baby in so that you not only get some free time to bond with your host, but your child gets some time out from being handled and can kick back and relax in a safe and familiar environment.

So when you are choosing your travelling cot, consider using a pop up for the first few months. It may not be an expensive purchase but it can be invaluable.
Debbie Butler

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