Travel pickTravel & out and aboutBirth to ~3 years
BabyBjörn Travel Cot Light
A 6 kg portable cot that opens in one movement and meets the Australian folding-cot standard.
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If you travel overnight often — grandparents, holidays, flights — a light portable cot is worth it, and this is the one we would pick. It weighs about 6 kg including the bag, opens and folds in one movement with no loose parts, and the Australian version is listed as meeting AS/NZS 2195:2010, the folding-cot standard. Babylist's reviewers liked the thicker mattress and quick set-up. The trade-offs: it costs several times more than a basic portacot, the carry bag has handles rather than backpack straps, and it is deep for small babies. Use only the mattress it comes with — no extra mattress or padding — and keep it for occasional use rather than every night.
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Pros
- About 6 kg with bag
- One-movement set-up, no loose parts
- Listed as meeting AS/NZS 2195:2010
- Washable fabric and mattress cover
Cons
- Expensive compared with basic portacots
- Carry bag has no backpack straps
- Deep for young babies
Who it suits
- Frequent travellers
- Grandparents' houses
Who should look elsewhere
- Occasional use on a tight budget — a basic compliant portacot does the job
Price
> $450
Typically $495–$550 at our last check (8 Nov 2026). Prices change — check the retailer.
Specs
| Type | portable folding cot |
|---|---|
| Weight kg | 6 |
| Set up | one movement |
| Standard | AS/NZS 2195:2010 (listed) |
| Mattress | supplied, 60 × 105 × 3 cm — use only this one |
What to look for
- Look for AS/NZS 2195:2010 Folding cots (mandatory) on the label or in the product details.
- The AS/NZS 2195 compliance statement on the label
- Only the supplied mattress
- Stop using when your child can climb out
Where to buy in Australia
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