A travel cot is an essential item if you ever plan on holidaying with your baby, or staying with friends and family. It’s worth getting your baby used to it before you need them to sleep in it overnight – some babies can be a little bit fussy about their bed!
We were recently sent the Graco Nimble Nook.
It comes in a surprisingly small package, and is fairly lightweight too – I could easily carry it up and downstairs. There is a carry handle and a storage bag to keep everything together when not in use. To unfold the cot, you simply pull all the sides upwards and outwards until they click into place, then unfold the mattress into the base. In this configuration the Nimble Nook is perfect as a sleeping area or playpen for older babies and toddlers. It is spacious but compact enough that it doesn’t take up the whole room. There is enough space for a little one to sit comfortably with a few toys while you cook dinner or grab a quick shower.
The Graco Nimble Nook also comes with a bassinet feature. The bassinet material clips around the edges of the cot, and you then place the mattress into the base and tuck into the pockets on the side – this provides a padded sleeping area for smaller babies. There is a vibration feature too – this has been really handy for us as Eliza has a vibrate function on her bouncy chair and is often soothed this way.
As well as this, the Nimble Nook has a toy bar – similar to a cot mobile – that can keep little ones entertained and give them something to look at. Eliza has loved looking at the stars hanging above her head.
I like the fact that the bassinet section makes it easier to reach in and pick Eliza up, and doubles as a great changing area if there is nowhere else for nappy changes. The mesh sides mean that I can see her if I am lying in bed beside her. The cot has integrated wheels, so I can easily move the cot from room to room if needed – this is especially handy if using it as a playpen. We actually popped Max in there last week while Daddy cut the grass – it meant he could watch without getting in the way!
In the past I have had some travel cots that have been a nightmare to fold, and taken 2 people and a degree in maths. The Graco Nimble Nook is really easy, which is a relief! You simply press the grey buttons on the sides and ends of the cot which collapses the side bars. You then pull the red strap in the cot base and it all folds in on itself. The mattress wraps around the folded cot and has velcro to secure it in place. You can then pop the whole lot into the travel bag and away you go.
I really like this travel cot. It is a lot more compact than some, and so takes up less space – something which is important if you are camping or staying in a hotel room. The vibrating bassinet and toy bar make it easier to soothe small babies, and the fold is simple, making travelling a whole lot easier.
We had a travel cot as a main cot for both my girls. I loved them! They look a lot more stylish now though xx
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I bought a travel cot from a really well known high street retailer and it doesn’t look half as good as this – love the bassinet feature and wheels on a travel cot? genius! x
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Loving this product! I’ve never heard of one having a vibration mode before! How handy! #triedandtested
This looks fantastic and I love that it has a vibration feature and bassinet – not something you normally get with a travel cot!
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Sounds like a fab travel cot! Love the extra features like the vibrating option and bassinet. Very clever folks creating that. It looks very sleek too! #TriedTested
Baby ISABELLA recently posted…Melissa & Doug Wooden Food
Love the sound of the fold and the bassinet is a handy feature, unfortunately travel cot days are behind me š #triedtested
Chantelle Hazelden recently posted…We’re Going On A Flower Hunt
I normally hate travel cots as they are a nightmare to take down and put back in the bag. This one looks great , I love that it has the bassinet for little ones. I love Graco products we have a highchair which has wheels too and is great xx
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It looks so nice and compact and I love the soothing vibrations feature and the little star overhead.
Notmyyearoff recently posted…A little desk for big ideas – A review
We’ve used quite a few different travel cots on our travels but I really like the sound of this one. The bassinet feature and the toy bar sound great and always good when they’re easy to put up and fold back down again. I also like the integrated wheels – great idea for being able to move the cot easily, especially when you’re using it as a playpen.
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I love this, my daughter had a Graco travel cot when she was a baby and we took it everywhere, one of the most useful items we purchased.
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Fab looking travel cot and essential when staying away from home with babies and toddlers!
Jo @sitstillmonkeys recently posted…Keep The Kids Busy this Summer
Love that is has a soothing vibrate function. Could have done with that when my girls were babies. It looks like a lovely travel cot and I like how small it folds down. #triedtested
Emily aka Twin Mummy recently posted…5 Life Lessons to Share with your Kids
This looks lovely – I never found a travel cot that I liked!
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I like the idea of the soothing vibration
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That looks great, a really nice size too! Our travel cot is an absolute nightmare to put up!! #triedtested
Lianne | TheBrunetteSays… recently posted…Our Family Holiday to Butlins
That looks and sounds fantastic! I really like the sound of the vibration feature….
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I love the look of this Travel Cot. Ours is an absolute nightmare to take down, I always have to get my other half to dismantle it as I can’t do it, this sounds relatively simple.
Love the extra features as well with the toy bar and the vibrating bassinet. Looks really sturdy.
Laura x
Love love love the vibration feature! What a fab idea!
Jenna Parrington recently posted…Peppa Pig Weebles Pull Along Wobbily Train – Review
Sounds like a winner if you don’t have to break your back to carry it! On our recent camping holiday someone had a 1 year old using a travel cot, but when I popped back into their tent, the 4 year old brother and N were playing in it!
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What a great added extra to have the vibration