Premium pickTravel & out and aboutBirth to ~3 years (to 15 kg)
Bugaboo Stardust Plus
A one-second-fold portable cot with a zip-in newborn bed, recommended in CHOICE testing.
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2 colours
- Black
- Desert Taupe
We researched the Stardust Plus for families who travel often and want set-up to be quick. It unfolds in one movement, has a zip-in raised bed for newborns up to 9 kg, then works as a cot to 15 kg, and CHOICE recommends it in its portable cot testing. Australian parents on Reddit say it folds easily and feels sturdy. The trade-offs: at about 8 to 9 kg it is heavier than the lightest travel cots, it costs about as much as our travel cot pick, and some taller parents find lowering a sleeping baby into the cot level awkward. Use only the mattress it comes with, no extra padding.
Researched, not used by us
Pros
- Unfolds and folds in one movement
- Zip-in newborn bed at a higher level
- Recommended in CHOICE testing
- Folds with the mattress inside
Cons
- About 8–9 kg, heavier than ultralight cots
- Expensive
- Low cot level can be awkward for taller parents
Who it suits
- Frequent overnight trips
- Grandparents' houses
Who should look elsewhere
- Flying with lots of luggage
- Occasional use on a tight budget
Price
> $450
Typically $404–$499 at our last check (11 Nov 2026). Prices change — check the retailer.
Specs
| Type | portable folding cot |
|---|---|
| Weight kg | 8 (Bugaboo), about 9 with bag |
| Set up | one movement |
| Newborn insert | Zip-in bed to 9 kg |
| Max weight kg | 15 |
| In use size cm | 67.5 x 98 x 85 |
| Standard | Folding cots mandatory standard (AS/NZS 2195) — check the label |
What to look for
- Look for AS/NZS 2195 Folding cots (mandatory) on the label or in the product details.
- Look for Infant Sleep Products Safety Standard 2024 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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Last checked 11 Nov 2026 · Report a problem with this pick