... I found the Graco Compact Travel Cot/Playpen advertised in Argos costing £48.99. When I phoned our nearest store to check availability I was told that they were currently out of stock, but was on order for the next fortnight. I decided to try elsewhere and looked in Mothercare’s catalogue. ... Read review
This fully featured travel cot provides all the comfort of a permanent travel cot plus a ... more
few added extras! There is a gently vibrating mattress, a clip on portable nightlight and a music box for soothing lullabies, which are all timer operated. A raised changing table easily clips on and off to ensure fuss-free nappy changes without aching backs for mum and dad! What's more, it takes less than a minute to put up or down and even comes with its own carry case and wheels. This truly portable nursery lets your baby go anywhere. Babies Will Love Soft toy bar attached to the canopy Raised bassinet for use up to 7kg - best position for newborn Bassinet mattress vibrates gently (on timer) to soothe your baby Night light and Music centre with timer Four mesh sides for visability Corners in rounded plastic Good Width so that baby has more space (72cm) Parent Will Love Well designed, rounded frame Quick and easy umbrella folding The raised bassinet is more comfortable for parents backs Changing table also included Doesn't take up too much room thanks to its reduced length (102cm) Four mesh sides for visabilty 7 feet for perfect stability, of which 2 are wheels 2 wheels to move the bed easily Carry bag included with holes for the wheels for easy transportation
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box for soothing lullabies, all operated by a timer. A changing station ensures fuss-free nappy changes. It takes less than a minute to put up or down and with its own carry case and wheels. BABIES WILL LOVE Soft toy bar attached to the canopy Raised bassinet for use up to 7kg - best position for newborn Bassinet mattress vibrates gently (on a timer) to soothe your baby Detachable control box for night light, music and vibrations Four mesh sides for visibility Corners in rounded plastic Good width so that baby has more space (72cm) PARENTS WILL LOVE Well designed, rounded frame Quick and easy umbrella folding and set up The raised bassinet is more comfortable for parents backs Changing table also included Doesn't take up much room thanks to its reduced length (102cm) Four mesh sides for visibility 7 feet for perfect stability, of which 2 are wheels 2 wheels to move the bed easily Carry bag included with holes for the wheels for easy transportation TECHNICAL INFORMATION Weight 12.97kgs Size Open L 104 x W 73 x H 92cm Size Folded L 26 x W 26 x H 85cm Size Folded (with accessories) L 26 x W 38 x H 85cm Accessories (not included) 1 x LR 20 battery 1.5V D 3 x LR 6 batteries 1.5V AA"
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Advantages: Brightly coloured, reasonable price, offers peace of mind Disadvantages: Can be heavy if carrying long distance, not big enough for adults
...a playpen. I found the Graco Compact Travel Cot/Playpen advertised in Argos costing £48.99. When I phoned our nearest store to check availability I was told that they were currently out of stock, but was on order for the next fortnight. I decided to try elsewhere and looked in Mothercare’s catalogue. The same cot was priced at £40 so already a £9 saving. I ordered it on the Internet and was told to expect delivery within 4 days. My delivery charge ... ...from Graco is an excellent choice in my opinion. As my pram is also made by Graco I knew I was buying something of good quality and for £40 I have not broken the bank much to my hubby’s relief.
Now my son aged 7 months has started crawling and getting into everything, I find it hard to keep an eye on him all the time. Contrary to belief, us mum’s don’t have eyes in the back of our heads, but have to rely on our instinct that if it suddenly goes eerily quiet, our adorable child has found something to play with. Last week my son had managed to pull over my large houseplant and was eating the soil and leaves.
I decided then that for my peace of mind it would be necessary to invest in a playpen. I found the Graco Compact Travel Cot/Playpen advertised in Argos costing £48.99. When I phoned our nearest store to check availability I was told that they were currently out of stock, but was on order for the next fortnight. I decided to try elsewhere and looked in Mothercare’s catalogue. The same cot was priced at £40 so already a £9 saving. I ordered it on the Internet and was told to expect delivery within 4 days. My delivery charge was a mere £3.95 which I was happy to part with as our nearest store is over 30 miles away so it would have cost more in fuel for me to collect it.
After placing the order on the Friday I was amazed that first thing Monday morning my postman knocked on the door and handed me a heavy parcel. Very impressive.
I opened the box and discovered the brightly coloured cot. I thought I would have an arduous task of setting up the cot, but it couldn’t have been easier. The bed was folded and to keep it together the floor panel was secured around it.
To set the cot up remove the floor and unfold the bed. Lift up the sides until you hear them click into position. Once all sides are secure push the central leg down which sticks up from the bottom of the cot. If the leg is pushed down first, the sides will not click into position, so remember sides need to be secured first.
Once bed is fully erected, put the floor panel in the bottom of the cot. The floor can be secured to the travel cot by feeding the Velcro fastenings through two slits in the base of the cot. There is only one height position for the floor.
The cot is very strong and sturdy and can withstand whatever’s thrown at it, be it juice, chocolate, tantrums, or biting. Made from polyester, the travel cot is very easy to clean. Simply wipe down with a soapy sponge and all marks can be removed.
Dismantling the cot is just as easy. Simply detach the flooring and lift the middle leg by pulling the loop of material in the base of the cot. On the side panels there are push buttons, which need to be squeezed to enable you to collapse the cot. Pull all sides of the cot together and wrap the floor around the sides and secure again with the Velcro fastenings. Place in the carry-bag making sure the handle is aligned with the slit in the bag. Voila – ready to go!
All four sides of the cot are brightly coloured – red, blue, yellow and green. The floor panel is equally bright with its chequered pattern made up of these colours. The sides of the cot have a see-through mesh, which allows your child to see what’s going on round about him.
With our holidays just around the corner, this travel cot will come in handy while we’re in our caravan. Because of the lack of space in our van, we can put the playpen in the awning allowing Craig to play in peace without us tripping over him while we’re trying to get organised.
The travel cot is also ideal for visiting family and friends, as it is so easy to set up should they need a nap or if they have expensive ornaments low down that you don’t want them to grab.
Although I don’t like to see babies or young toddlers caged up in playpens all day as they need the freedom to play and explore without restriction, used sensibly, however they are a godsend, especially for me when I’m preparing the evening meal or when I’m doing the housework. I would be lost without my playpen now as my son’s safety is paramount. It only takes a second for an accident to happen so placing him in here for a short time puts my mind at rest and lets me get on.
Weighing in at 8.1kg the travel cot can be heavy to carry, but the handy carry-bag makes transporting it easier. Because the cot folds up, it takes up very little room and can be easily stored.
Our doorways are just wide enough for me to drag the travelcot through if I want to move it from room to room so I don't have to keep unfolding it to move, but it doesn't fit through my friends door which is a bit of a pain.
When not in use the playpen makes a great dumping ground for toys keeping your room tidy when your child is not playing with them.
This travel cot is suitable from birth to 2 years once your child has the ability to pole-vault over the sides.
I have seen many playpens priced for as much as £100, but this one from Graco is an excellent choice in my opinion. As my pram is also made by Graco I knew I was buying something of good quality and for £40 I have not broken the bank much to my hubby’s relief.
Advantages: Can be used as both a travel cot and play pen, easy to clean, easy to carry around Disadvantages: My daughter did not like it as a play pen, can be hard to fold back down
I purchased my Graco Travel cot for £55 from a local independent nursery store. I was looking for a travel cot that would be suitable for use as a play pen too. I bought it about a year ago when my daughter was 6 months. I had just moved into a new flat and was trying to make it into a home for me and my daughter. She was just beginning to shuffle on her bottom and I needed somewhere to keep her safe and let her play while I got up with other jobs. ... ...jobs.
I chose the Graco travel cot as I wanted something light weight that I would be able to move around easily and I also needed one that I would be able to open and close with little trouble. The man in the shop demonstrated how to put the cot up and down a couple of times for me to show me how easy it was. I was very impressed so I handed over my £55 and took it home.
As I have no car the cot had to fold up small as I had to stick half of it ...
emilyo 04.05.2004 (29.08.2004)
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Advantages: Folds up compactly, bright colours, use as a cot or play pen Disadvantages: Thin mattress base
...and when she saw the Graco compact she decided that was the one, she loved that it was nice and bright and thought my son would enjoy playing in there as well as sleeping. We ordered it from Kiddicare but unfortunately they have stopped selling it. I have since seen it on Amazon, Halfords and Ebay though for roughly the same prices. ~*~*~FEATURES~*~*~
-Suitable from birth to around 3 years.
-It comes in a handy carry case, making it easy for travel. ... ...put it up in a couple of minutes on my first attempt. -The sides are mesh which is nice and soft for wriggly babies banging their heads, also comforting to parents being able to see through the sides to the baby. -The mattress base is quite thin and has a cardboard base, this doubles up as the boxing in which the travel cot folds up in.
~*~*~DIMENSIONS~*~*~
Open: 78cm (H) x 73cm (W) x 104cm (L) Folded: 81cm x 25cm x 25cm Weight: 9.22kg
~*~*~CONCLUSION~*~*~
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ashton08 12.09.2008
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Advantages: Compact, easily assembled for use, can be used from birth, Disadvantages: Changer pad not very useful, not quite so easy to fit back into the carry case the first time you try, takes a little practise!
Graco Travel Cot with Bassinet
With all the new nursery items you have on your list to buy it can be a bit of a nightmare trying to decide which would be the best to suit you, well here’s some helpful advice from me, forget Moses Baskets and wooden cribs, I found this to be all I needed for the first few months of my daughter’s new life. On our return from hospital my husband and mother in law had been busy getting all the new baby’s nursery items ... ...moved into a rented holiday cottage temporarily, as well as the birth of our new baby, life was a bit hectic!!
We took our daughter into each room and introduced her to all her new equipment & toys - this took a while as you can imagine! Come bedtime we gently placed her into her new bed and there she gently drifted off into sleep (well until her next feed was due anyway).
The bassinet feature worked really well as we could see here at eyelevel ...
Elsa01 08.09.2004
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Advantages: Plenty of room for nappies and stuff in care centre Disadvantages: Doesn't fit through doors.
...I first ordered a Graco Contair Travel Cot from Littlewoods Extra for £69.99 but when it arrived realised that it wouldn't work as it didn't fit through the doors. Oops. That was sent back sharpish and I spotted a Graco Travel Cot/Care Centre. It boasted to be 66cm wide when upright and we thought hurray as it would fit. It also comes with a basinette and a care centre which comprises of four different sized compartments that can be clipped into ... ...wipes and other paraphinalia that a baby needs.
The basinette is only half sized so it will not last very lng before she is too big to fit and the canopy is ok but it can make it very difficult to get her in and out. This can be unclipped though and pushed out of the way.
Also the basinette mattress is the playpen mattress which has been folded.
The care centre is excellent and I find that I have to clear it out often as it is so handy to put ...
lexijoe 07.02.2003
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Advantages: Has many uses,easy to store Disadvantages: Can be a little heavy,if carrying a distance, weighing in at 43lbs.
...whip over with a damp cloth.
I would recommend this travel cot to anyone. Especially if you stay over mums or inlaws as it doubles up as a cot for them too. This Graco travel cot cost £44 but is has been worth its weight in gold :-) ...
chrissiepops 17.02.2001
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This is a simple, sturdy, full-sized travel cot or playpen that's suitable from birth until your baby's approximately 3 years old. Key Features: Unique patented folding system - 60 seconds or less to put up Four mesh sides for good visibility & ventilation Additional Features Sponge clean mattress & wipe clean top rails Includes Handy carry bag Dimensions Folded: L26x W26 x H80cm Unfolded: L102 x W72 x H80cm
