Comfortable children's beds for traveling: from inflatable to folding models

When traveling with a baby, parents should take care of their health and comfort. If the baby does not get enough sleep in a new place, you can simply forget about the rest. Providing a comfortable place to sleep for a child is an important task. What a crib is easier and more convenient to take with you on a trip, you will learn from this article.

When choosing a bed for a baby, it is important to consider:

• age of the child;
• safety model;
• mobility and bed transportability;
• weight of the product.

Consider the most practical mobile models of cots.

The ideal option for children from 0 to 3 years old is a folding playpen.

It has certain advantages.

• Made from safe and lightweight materials.
• It is easily folded and assembled according to the principle of an umbrella or a book without the aid of tools, and is packed in a carrying bag.
• Wash well. Removable cover from the crib can be washed in a typewriter.
• Safe. It has high bumpers. Rising on legs, the child will not be able to fall out of the crib.
• In the arena, the child can not only sleep, but also play. The walls, made of mesh, provide an opportunity to see what the kid is doing.

The choice of folding beds in stores today is just huge. Parents pay attention to bright and colorful options, but pay attention only to the exterior design when choosing a playpen for travel is not worth it.

• Sustainability. Pay attention to whether the playpen is securely on the floor and whether there are additional supports for stability.
• Security. Check the tightness of all parts. To verify this, assemble and disassemble the playpen yourself in the store.
• Protection against unexpected folding. Ask what model there is such a function. Make sure there are movement stops on the crib wheels.
• Bottom stiffness. Sleeper affects the formation of the spine of the baby.If the bottom is not even and rigid, you need to put an orthopedic mattress in the bed.

Very comfortable models of playpens with two levels of the bottom. The upper level is designed for babies from birth. It will be appreciated by moms who have a backache. With this design, you do not need to bend over much to gently pull out or put the baby in bed. The lower level will be needed when the child learns to get up on his own. A convenient detail in the arena is a hole in the wall, through which the one year old baby will independently get out and climb into it. Take care that the child can only do this under your supervision. The clasp should not be available to him.

There are models that come with optional accessories, which increases the playpen in price.

You can completely do without these details:

• canopy;
• music buttons and audio systems;
• vibrating block for motion sickness;
• hanging arcs for toys;
• wind and sun visor, if the child does not sleep on the street;
• mosquito nets.

Model Capella Sweet Time Heart. Specifications:

• classic play-bed for children from 0 to 2 years old weighing up to 14 kg;
• castors with clamps;
• a pocket for toys;
• Included is a portable bag, mosquito net;
• size: 126x166 cm, height - 62 cm;
• weight –10.5 kg.

There are models under the same name with a side hole and a music module at a higher price.

Noony’s Cubby model offers:

• comfortable bed for babies from birth to 3 years weighing up to 15 kg;
• 2 levels of a bottom in a bed, the top circle maintains weight to 7 kg.

Advantages:

• folding protection;
• side hole on the clasp;
• baby changing table;
• convenient bag for storage and transportation.

There are additional functions: music, motion sickness, removable shelves, pockets, lights, suspension for toys. Product size: 125x65 cm. Playpen height - 76 cm, weight - 14 kg. Disadvantages: high price (from 6000 rubles), great weight. The favorites in this category are products from Brevi, Patron, Baby born. Models of these companies are lightweight, hard bottom.

A child over 3 years old playpen will not work. Ideal - inflatable bed.

It has many advantages:

• little weight;
• easy to inflate and blow off;
• no problems during transportation and storage;
• affordable price.

Disadvantages:

• fragility, service life of inflatable products - 3 years;
• Easy to damage with sharp objects.

One of the market leaders is Intex. The company produces inflatable products that are used for sleeping and outdoor activities. The bed Intex 66810 is designed for children up to 7 years.

Specifications:

• has sides 10 cm high;
• the berth of 107x168 cm is in the recess;
• total height - 25 cm;
• material - PVC, hypoallergenic, moisture resistant.

Advantages:

• the bed does not bend;
• flock coating, pleasant to the touch;
• the child cannot fall out of the bed;
• price from 1600 rubles.

Disadvantages:

• weight over 4 kg;
• pumped by hand pump.

Famous manufacturer Bestway offers Angry Birds inflatable bed for children up to 8 years:

• size - 132x76x20 cm;
• material - vinyl, hypoallergenic flock;
• There is a polyester sleeping bag.

Advantages:

• bed practical, convenient to wash, store;
• not afraid of water, does not deteriorate in the sun.

The disadvantage is no pump.

Model Bestway Winx Club size 135x79x41 cm for girls up to 10 years. Advantages:

• maintains loading to 35 kg;
• longitudinal frame;
• sleeping bag

• For babies from birth to 3 years, get a reliable playpen, taking into account the recommendations received.
• A child from 3 years old will be approached with an inflatable bed with sides and a recess or a model with a sleeping bag and a non-slip, non-allergenic coating.
• Inflatable bed suitable for a calm child. Jump and run on it is impossible.
• Do not forget that the bed should help maintain proper posture. If your child has problems with the spine, you should not use inflatable beds without the advice of a doctor.

For information on how to choose a crib for a child’s travel, see the following video.