A baby travel cot is like a crib and can be easily folded for easy portability. There are many brands of travel cots and prices vary widely. Some travel cots are easier to install and remove than others. Most likely, the baby travel cot comes with a bag to store the folded crib for easy portability. Sometimes baby travel cots come with a bassinet for very small babies. These bassinets typically hold babies up to 15 pounds (6.8 kg). The bassinet makes it easier for the baby to fall asleep because the parent does not have to bend over, but it is used after the baby can sit up on her own. When your baby outgrew the bassinet, the cushion in the bassinet can be placed on the bottom of the travel cot. Older children can sleep in a travel cot and will struggle to climb out

A baby travel cot is very convenient when the baby is staying with the babysitter. Parents may provide other features found in a portable crib including a diaper pile and a cell phone. The diaper stack is convenient because the diapers will be within easy reach. Cell phones are a great feature to keep toddlers entertained. Sometimes baby travel cots come with a tent with a zippered shell. Some travel cots are completely open. Parents often travel in cribs when they are away. Some hotels may offer cribs that do not meet safety standards, so in such cases a portable crib can be reassuring. This kind of comfort and portability is ideal for parents who are always on the go. Some parents use baby travel cots at home. For example, if a home has two floors, it may be easier to let your baby take a nap downstairs rather than putting him in the upstairs bedroom. Some parents prefer to have their baby sleep in the bedroom rather than in the nursery. Baby travel cots are smaller than standard cribs and fit better in small bedrooms. It is also convenient for baby to sleep with grandparents at night or at babysitter's house during the day. Some parents use baby travel cots for small bedrooms