travel cot---use it or lose it?

[maomao]

Hi everyone,

I'm sure you experienced Mumsnetters can help me. I'm debating about purchasing a travel cot for my almost 5 month old DD. Pros: it would give me a place to stash her, on occasion, away from dog and cats if I need. Cons: cost and space---our flat is quite small. Therefore, I'm really only trying to acquire the "must haves".

Do you have a travel cot? Do you use it? What, in your mind, are the pros and cons? Does yours double as a playpen?

Thanks in advance for your help. Your advice is greatly appreciated, as I am of limited budget and limited space!

Just want to thank WSM for the link - I love a good bargain and have been eyeing up those entertainer thingys. Am off to convince dh that it's an essential piece of baby equipment (just like the teddy bear chair that I bought dd last month!)