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ZJSGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 2 reviews
Absolutely love this product
I absolutely love this product, it's so versatile. It's super easy and quick to set up, its very light to cary and small to pack in your car. Great for camping trips or for over night stays. I love how the side wall zips down, makes it easy to feed during the night whilst camping.
Purchased in August 2021.
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Erika K.Perth, WA
Worst cot
Save your money. I had this happened to me. Only used it a handful of times. I had to go buy a different cot. Different brand. Bad customer service. I gave up in the end. Will not recommend their products at all. Plus the cot is not easy to put up.
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garth k.
- 6 reviews
9-month-old can easily tip over
We purchased the travel cot in December when our baby was less than 4 months old and it was great. We liked having the option to zip down the side to save our backs for settling the baby. The cot is fantastically lightweight and compact for travel. However on a trip last week our now 9-month old tipped over the cot several times during naps and hit his head. We had to wedge the cot between the wall and bed to make sure he couldn't do it again. I will have to purchase another portacot going forward. Very disappointed that this is even possible.
Purchased in December 2021 at Baby Bunting.
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AffGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 6 reviews
We love it. Have taken it all over the world!
We have had our portacot for 2.5 years and it’s the best item we have bought. We travel a lot and for our baby to always sleep in a familiar place has been great, no matter where we travel in the world she knows it’s her bed. We either carry on, check it in or pop in our suitcase. It is light and easy to fit in, and not too fiddly to build. After you get used to building it, it only takes about 3-5 minutes. Not sure how it would go with a heavy child but our child stayed in it until 13 kgs without issue. For the weight alone I think it was a great investment.
Purchased in October 2021 for $199.00.
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Melissa
- 2 reviews
Great portacot!
Easy to use, quick to put together, light weight and perfect travel companion. At first I thought the mattress was too thin, but my bub is very comfy when she sleeps in it. I cant complain, it is the perfect portacot and I prefer it over most other brands. Also easy to store because it is so compact
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k9trainer
- 4 reviews
- 2 likes
Awesome Travel Cot
We used this portacot for both our girls from 4 months to 2.5 years. It was awesome. So much better than the big bulky portacots - we flew with it, camped with it, stayed at friends and in motels. It fit everywhere and the kids slept well in it. The inflatable mattress is quite thin, but it's firm enough and kids don't weigh much so I guess they don't notice!
You can also lift it/slide it from room to room which is great when they are little and you want to keep an eye on them in new places. After the first couple of times we found it very quick and easy to set up. One of our favourite pieces of baby equipment and well worth the outlay.
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HayleyMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 2 reviews
This is the most portable and lightweight cot. I LOVE it!
A friend recently lent me this portacot to see if I liked it. I had my heart set on a different portacot, so had nothing to lose trying this. But now I just love it, and have now bought it. It fit in my suitcase on a recent interstate trip, then when I was on the tram I had it in the pram undercarriage. My family were very surprised when I said I was going to set up the portacot for Bub to sleep because they couldn’t see I had one with me. I found it easy to set up (have found on other reviews its hard). Bubs slept in there as good as she would...Read more
her on cradle. The side zip to put bubs in is a GREAT idea, and I wouldn’t purchase one that didnt have this feature, as it would be too hard on my back. Fantastic product, no issues with the mattress as I blew it up tight, and it goes in its own zip compartment under the cot so there are no issues with it rolling up or being unsafe. All of the zips have toggles to secure them so bubs cant play with them. Very safe, very easy.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Matt KSydney
- 6 reviews
- 2 likes
Great for travelling (traveller v4)
We went on a 5 week holiday overseas and wanted to make sure we had a safe place for our 6 month to sleep. We started her sleeping in it a week before we left just to make it a space she was used to. Our baby also started to sleep on her belly (she refuses to sleep any other way).
I found the setup to be super easy (5 minutes). The supplied mattress protector was a bit if a hassle to put on when the air mattress is full. We stayed at 7 different locations so it gets top marks for portability.
I also found that my druelling baby ended up...Read more
with a very wet and chaffed face. We solved this by spreading a cloth nappy flat on the inside of the mattress to wick away the druel. We also were concerned about the mattress on the floor so we placed the whole cot on a towel so the cold floor didn't affect her. She slept ok in the cot. I also found that blowing a bit of extra air before tightening it helped give a safe firm mat. We found the side entry super useful, especially since my wife had a sore back. The mesh goes right to the bottom and we found that good for our particular situation as our baby kept on rolling towards the sides with her face against the mesh. She could still breath easily through the mesh.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
BelBrisbane
- 2 reviews
This cot doesn’t comply with safety standards
I have recently found out from Kidsafe Qld that this cot doesn’t comply with safety standards because of the self inflating mattress which curls up at the sides and is a danger plus the zips which the baby could open and get their head stuck in. I bought one of these from baby bunting and am alarmed to find out that they sell products that aren’t even safe for children or that Phil and teds could make a product that isn’t safe!
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Whine loverMarrickville
- 7 reviews
Excellent portacot
Very light and portable. Does not take up much space. Initially purchased it to take camping but saw more use staying in hotels and with friends and relos.
To be critical it can be difficult to put up/take down but if you use regularly you get used to it. We always had a soft matt or additional padding underneath as the air matress was a insufficient when on hard floors. A shagpile rug or a few hotel towels was usually enough. However that would take up too much space and no longer be portable etc. Getting in amd out from the top is a killer in your back so use the side net. Wish zipper was quieter for resetting. I know I've listed a few negatives but it is good for what it is and how much we used it.
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MajorH
- 8 reviews
- 3 likes
- Verified purchase
Glad I bought it.
We bought this for our 2.5 year old to sleep in on a recent holiday and were very pleased with how well he slept and fitted in it.
It was quick and easy to put together and pull apart (you don't PUSH the buttons in to disassemble, simply hold the frame and pull the legs off and they come off without too much effort).
My only niggle with it is that attaching the mattress to the clips in each corner is very fiddly, so I've knocked a star off for that, but this cot is otherwise excellent.
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Great frame but terrible mattress and service
We received this bed with an already dubious mattress. Unfortunately on holiday we realised it was losing air during the night. So far the company is yet to offer a replacement saying there is nothing wrong with it. I am familiar with these type of mattresses and never had an issue in the past. It has been a nightmare getting decent service.
I really regret getting this expensive bed. Great idea but of little use when the already thin mattress holds no air and your infant ends up spending the night sleeping on the hard floor.
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Fiona HSydney
- 3 reviews
- 2 likes
- Verified purchase
Can fit it in your suitcase!
We borrowed this from a friend and liked it so much we bought one ourselves. It's very light and, best of all, can fit entirely into one of our big (but not massive) suitcases which a) gives it good protection as it does come in a rather thing travel bag and b) means you don't have one extra thing to carry (so long as you don't need the space in the case of course).
The mattress is a wee bit thin so we tend to put a blanket underneath for extra padding, but the cot itself is sturdy, easy to assemble (it takes a few minutes the first time but after that it's straightforward) and our 10-month-old sleeps well in it. And the side zips are a definite plus!
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Lauren HAU
- 4 reviews
Really love it. Glad i chose it
So I spent time researching and then went into baby shops looking at travel cots and was underwhelmed to say the least.
I saw the P&T Traveller and other similar brands. Well I decided to pull down and put up them in the middle of Babies R us. Typically no staff around to help or ask what was i doing. I roadtested 3 brands just putting them up and down. I can see where the money is in the design.
Once you get the hang of it - its easy.
I bought the net on top (separately) for upcoming camping trip.
The matress is thin but has a valve in...Read more
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renegaderewindHunter Region, NSW
- 6 reviews
Lightweight but not ideal
Loved the small size of the cot once it is taken apart - great for travelling. It takes a bit to get used to assembling it, but once you do it takes two minutes to put together or dismantle. But there are some major issues we have had:
The mattress sags in the middle so it is not a flat bed and an older toddler ends up basically sleeping on the floor.
The base is kind of suspended by small ropes to each leg, but whenever you move the cot even slightly these ropes come out from the leg, meaning the base is no longer supported. Essentially eve...Read more
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JomacPerth
Easily damaged on planes
We were delighted with the cot when we first got it in terms of the lightness and ease of carry. However this all came undone when one metal leg was damaged on the very FIRST flight we took with it. One leg was bent and we cannot straighten it which means the cot is wobbly, and possibly unsafe to use. When we got back and approached the company they told us it was the airlines fault and to contact them. When we contacted the airline they told us all claims must be within ten days of the flight in question. Unfortunately we were outside that...Read more
time limit, so now we have spent a lot of money on something we feel wary of using again due to the safety aspect. Quite apart from the ways the company fobbed us off I do wonder what the point of a travel cot is if it is so very easily damaged in travel - the very use it was designed for???Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Elsa
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Fabulous travel option
We have had many portable cots over the years, however, bought this especially for traveling overseas to Asia. Our toddler loves this cot and it is so light and compact. We find it quick and easy to assemble and disassemble. We will never use another port-a-cot again! Love, love, love!!
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BMack
- 13 reviews
- 11 likes
Fantastic when you know how to use
I travel approximately monthly. I wanted a light portacot but I held off from buying one because the bjorne was too expensive, the valco looked flimsy and the shop assistants struggled to dismantle the phil and ted. After a horrible night while on holidays my husband decided to bite the bullet and buy one. Again we watched another shop assistant struggle with the phil and ted and we were left staring at the bjorne price tag. My husband started checking through these reviews and found the comment about dismantling; stand on base and lift. Wo...Read more
ohoo! It worked a treat and we bought one! I can't believe the staff couldn't pull it apart correctly. It's the worst marketing for phil and ted. The cot is fantastic, especially the feature of the zipper on the side panel, something the expensive model doesn't have. It allows me to get down to his level during those tough times, saving my back. Pros: easy to assemble and dismantle (stand on base and lift). Side panel zips open to save back. Great size. Would recommend Con: we lay an extra bit of padding underneath, but which travel light portacot don't?Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Ken
- 4 reviews
- 2 likes
Amazing!
This is the only port-a-cot we own. We've travelled overseas a number of times and have put 2 kids through it. Light, study and easy to use. I see my friends using the massive standard portacots and I just don't know why you would bother. This is so much easier to use and more comfortable for the bub, since there's a real mattress not just a couple pieces of thin foam.
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push buttons
I was turned off buying this due to the buttons being difficult to push in as I had read on previous reviews. After visiting the baby shop I was informed they are not designed to be pushed in. To disassemble you simply pull the leg upwards with your foot on the little foot and they click out. I have since ordered one. Just a thought for people who are having trouble with the buttons
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Questions & Answers
Mabiasked
One of the legs broke, is it possible to find a replacement? (Im in perth)
Thanks
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Chichineniasked
Hi I just bought the latest version of traveller cot (version 4) and was wondering why it is so much shorter than the previous version (I think the sleep area is over 30cm shorter) - also why my cot doesn't have those infamous clips that secure the mattress to the cot base - are they not necessary - or is my cot less safe without them?
1 answer
I am not sure whether in Europe they sell exactly the same model but my version 4 is 120cm by 60cm big. The clips are present on mine and you absolutely need some way to secure the mattress to the bed. I know that in Canada the bed was discontinued due to the clips not meeting their safety standards so I do not know if that has something to do with it. I suggest you contact P&T directly or return the bed if you do not feel comfortable with it.
Wildtalaasked
Is the zip on just the side of the portacot or the front? i have a 9 month old that i want to secure in the cot so if he can escape its not good for us...
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My model is the slightly older one but the makers thought of escapees. The zip pull is on the outside and there's a loop and toggle that can be done up to prevent little fingers opening it.
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