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Do travel cots really only last until they can stand up.

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Lambzig · 08/10/2011 09:59

My DD is 19 months old and has been using the Samsonite Bubble travel cot until now. She now rolls too hard and the whole thing moves with her so I need to put her in something else. I borrowed my friends Baby Weavers travel cot which she slept in and was going to buy one, but I note that it says only suitable until they can stand up. What on earth do you put them in until they are ready for a bed? Is there a travel cot that lasts longer.

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HoneyPablo · 08/10/2011 10:04

If they can stand up them they can climb out. Or stand up and tip it up, maybe.
Not sure what you can use instead.
Not much help, am I?

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JarethTheGoblinKing · 08/10/2011 10:04

We used a travel cot until DS was too tall to lie down in it.

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mistressploppy · 08/10/2011 10:07

I didn't know that! We use a travel cot all the time. DS (nearly 2yo) has never come anywhere near tipping it.

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JarethTheGoblinKing · 08/10/2011 10:07

Yes, once they can climb out they're not really safe anymore, but luckily DS didn't. If you're worried about climbing out/tipping then one like this might help. Once they are big enough to climb out you could use a ready bed

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gallicgirl · 08/10/2011 10:08

Is this solely for travel purposes rather than use at home?

We have something called [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Bumpers-Portable-Child-Safety/dp/B0049MU6RC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1318064840&sr=8-1&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21 magic bumpers]. They fit under the sheet to stop the child rolling out of bed. We used them with 6 month old with no problems. However, if you have the sort of child who would crawl out of bed, I'm not sure how suitable they would be.

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gallicgirl · 08/10/2011 10:09

Tries link again magic bumpers

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leftmydignityatthedoor · 08/10/2011 10:13

Ds used a travel cot at 2 and he is BIG- he wasn't left unsupervised / without a monitor on though.

Dd is only just 1 - we are going on hols today - she'll be in ds's old travel cot.

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Lambzig · 08/10/2011 11:49

Thanks for the suggestions - yes it is for travel, ideally possible to take on a plane too. She didnt climb out the standard travel cot, but I think she probably would if she didnt like it. I think maybe a ready bed would be the thing for her, thanks.