Compare our range of portacots with this easy to follow guide. We get lots of enquiries about which is the 'best'! In reality, which is best depends on what you'll use it for most. Here's a summary to help you decide which travel cot is best for you. Watch the videos to see how quick and easy assembly is.
Our travel cot selection features options designed for use with babies and toddlers up to around 2.5 years, 89cm tall (check each portacot for specifics) or when they attempt to climb out of the travel cot, whichever is earlier.
Travel Cot Comparison Chart
| Drift Travel Cot | Quest Portacot with Bassinet | Quest Solo | V5 Traveller | Journey 2-in-1 Travel Cot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | The Sleep Store | The Sleep Store | The Sleep Store | Phil & Ted | BabyRest |
| Model | Drift Travel Cot | Quest Portacot with Bassinet | Quest Solo | V5 Traveller | Journey 2-in-1 Travel Cot |
| Mattress Type | Foam | Foam | Foam | Self-inflating | Foam |
| Time to Assemble | 1-5 mins | 10 mins | |||
| Meets AUNZ standards | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breathable Full Mesh Sides | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Suitable for Newborn to Toddler (see weight limits below) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fitted Sheets Included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Additional Sheet Available | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Zip-Down Side Panel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Quilted Wool Topper Available | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Waterproof mattress protector available | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Includes bassinet height setting | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Specifications | |||||
| Weight | 5.0 kg | 13.4 kg | 13.4 kg | 3.5 - 5 kg depending on mode (i.e cot, bassinet etc) | 8.25kg |
| Packed-up Size | 48 x 67 x 15 cm | 26 x 25 x 78 cm | 26 x 25 x 78 cm | 68 x 22 x 22 cm | 13 x 61 x 75 cm |
| Assembled Size | 110 x 75 x 66 cm | 107 x 79 x 78 cm | 79 x 78 x 106cm | Bedside bassinet: 130 x 77 x 63cm; Cot & bassinet: 113 x 90 x 63cm | 100 x 61 x 75cm |
| Mattress Size | 103 x 70 cm | 96 x 72 x 1.5 cm | 96 x 72 x 1.5 cm | Bassinet/bedside co-sleeper: 70 x 45cm; Cot: 92 x 70cm | 94 x 52.5 cm |
| Use restrictions | Suitable up to 89cm or when child attempts to climb out, whichever is earlier | For children up to 15kg, 90cm tall or when they attempt to climb out. Stop using bassinet when baby is over 9kg, 4 months+ or can roll or push up on their hands. | For children up to 15kg, 90cm tall or when they attempt to climb out, whichever is earlier. | Stop using bassinet when baby is over 9kg or can roll or push up on their hands. | For children up to 15kg, 90cm tall or when they attempt to climb out. Stop using bassinet when baby is over 9kg, or can roll or push up on their hands. |
| Colour Options | Navy | Grey | Grey | Black | Black |
| Why we love it | Lightweight to carry and fast to assemble | Raised off the floor with a bassinet height to place your newborn down for sleep with no awkward bending/reaching down. | Great value for money. Sturdy, raised off the floor. Ideal for older babies who may stay regularly at a relatives house. | Lightweight to carry with a handy zip-down side. | Raised off the floor with a bassinet height to place your newborn down for sleep with no awkward bending/reaching down. |
| Shop Drift Travel Cot | Shop Quest Portacot with Bassinet | Shop Quest Solo Portacot | Shop Traveller v5 | Shop BabyRest Journey 2-in-1 | |
Watch our Videos: Travel Cots
Drift Travel Cot
Our Drift Travel Cot has been designed with parents in mind. Quick to assemble and easy to pack down, the Drift takes away some of the stress of holidays with babies! It comes with legs attached, you just need to open and click the legs into place. The mattress has a firm base and lightly cushioned top, just pop it into the travel cot. There are 6 velcro tabs to secure the mattress in place to make it extra safe. The sides are mesh to the ground, which is a requirement of the safety standard to ensure it is fully breathable. The Drift meets the NZ/AU Safety Standard for travel cots.
The Quest Portacot with Bassinet
Our very stylish Quest, it's a Portacot & Bassinet in one! It has been designed with parents in mind...quick to assemble and easy to pack down, the Quest takes away some of the stress of holidays with babies and toddlers. The mattress has a firm base and lightly cushioned top, just pop it into the portacot - there are velcro tabs to secure the mattress in place to make it extra safe. Designed for use with children up to 15kg, 90cm tall or when they attempt to climb out of the portacot, whichever is earlier. The sides are mesh to the base of the Quest, which is a requirement of the safety standard to ensure it is fully breathable. The bassinet is simple to set up - insert the support tubes in the sleeves, attach the bassinet into the cot with the zip then simply add the mattress (the same one used for the portacot) and secure it to the portacot using the velcro tabs.
Phil and Ted's Traveller V5
Assembly is still straight-forward and relatively quick with the V5 Traveller but give yourself an extra 5-10 minutes or so to get the Traveller unpacked. The Traveller packs up small and has the added benefit that you can choose to take just the bassinet or just the cot options, to lighten your load.
