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Travel cots that fold flat?

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Katymac · 14/09/2006 15:35

Hi I am looking for the sort of travel cot that folds flat rather than the ones that fold into a long rectangle (iyswim)

This is because they will store better in the room I use for the Childminded children to sleep in.

Does anyone know where I could get one?

TIA
KMc

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longwaytogo · 14/09/2006 15:37

The old ones used to fold flat haven't seen one in years though. Sorry doesn't help much does it

shhhh · 14/09/2006 15:40

Not sure about flat..?? Not aware of any..? How flat.? We have the samsonite one and it's very compact and not bulky at all in fact it's even fit into our suitcase for travel abroard.. The alos do one for babies that folds up round (i think)..Depends on age of children as well.

samsonite

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Katymac · 14/09/2006 15:44

Thanks Shhhh - that's just too small I have 3yo's who nap

It is the old fashioned sort I want, Longwaytogo - they are so convenient

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longwaytogo · 14/09/2006 15:45

charity shops, freecycle, ebay?

longwaytogo · 14/09/2006 15:47

there's one on ebay for £3.99 pick up from otley not a clue where that is.

longwaytogo · 14/09/2006 15:51

What about one of the canvas type beds they use in nursery's?

shhhh · 14/09/2006 16:01

otley is leeds way...

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Katymac · 14/09/2006 16:02

What are the canvas ones they use in nurseries?

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longwaytogo · 14/09/2006 16:25

They are like little minature travel beds only about 6 inches off floor. Will see if I can find one now.

longwaytogo · 14/09/2006 16:35

www.nextag.com/portable-baby-bed/search-html

I no good at links and can't remember for the life of me the nursery supply catalogue I used to have but one like the top one but a lot less complicated looking than that.

Will keep searching

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Katymac · 14/09/2006 19:57

Thanks but it does need to be a cot as I have babies from 12 weeks up to sturdy toddlers - and I need them all to be able to use them (iyswim)

Thanks for the suggestion tho'

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Katymac · 15/09/2006 20:46

Bump for any idea of suppliers of a flat travel cot please

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Flutterbye · 15/09/2006 22:29

Suggest you just keep looking on ebay and freecycle. My mum's got one of the old types that's about 10 years old for when we visit. Much better than the usual folding travel cots 'cause it's larger (normal cot size) and has a solid base.

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Katymac · 17/09/2006 21:37

bump

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MrCSWS · 19/09/2006 21:12

have you thought of one of these . they are big enough for an older child and fold very small. takes a couple of minutes to put up, once you get the hang of it .

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