Travel Cot vs Bedside Crib: Which Sleep Solution Fits Your Baby

Quick answer

Choose the Slumber 3-in-1 Travel Cot if you need a versatile sleep-and-play space that grows from newborn to toddler. Opt for the Lunar Bedside Crib if you want a dedicated bedside sleeper with a drop-down panel for easy nighttime access.

Trade-offs to consider

• Longevity vs. specialized early use: The Slumber 3-in-1 lasts up to 3 years and doubles as a playpen. The Lunar is optimized for the first 6 months (up to 9 kg or when baby can sit unaided) but offers bedside-specific features. If you want one product that grows with your child, choose the Slumber. If you prioritize bedside convenience for the newborn stage, choose the Lunar.
• Portability and storage: The Slumber is designed to pop up and down in seconds and comes with a waterproof carry bag for easy transport. The Lunar includes a spacious storage basket but is less compact for travel. Frequent travelers will appreciate the Slumber's lightweight, compact design. Home-based families may prefer the Lunar's storage and bedside setup.
• Safety and comfort features: The Slumber includes a newborn insert for a snug fit. The Lunar offers a drop-down panel, 7 height positions, and an incline setting for reflux relief, plus a natural bamboo-lined cot and mattress protector. For babies with reflux or parents who want adjustable bedside positioning, the Lunar provides more targeted comfort features.

Product facts

• Slumber 3-in-1 Travel Cot Carbon: The Slumber 3-in-1 Travel Cot includes a newborn insert and can be used from birth to approximately 3 years as a travel cot, co-sleeper, and playpen. This means you buy one product that covers multiple stages, saving you the cost and hassle of purchasing separate sleep and play items.

  

• Lunar Bedside Crib Oatmeal: The Lunar Bedside Crib features a drop-down panel and bedside attachment for safe side-by-side sleeping, plus 7 height positions with an incline setting to aid with reflux. These features make nighttime care easier and more comfortable for both parent and baby, especially during the early months when frequent feeding and soothing are common.

  

Which one fits your family?

Best for

• Families who need a versatile sleep-and-play solution that adapts from newborn to toddler (Slumber 3-in-1 Travel Cot)
• Parents who want a dedicated bedside crib with drop-down panel and incline settings for the early months (Lunar Bedside Crib)

Not ideal for

• Parents who only need a bedside sleeper for the first 6 months and don't require a playpen or toddler cot (Slumber may be more than needed)
• Families who plan to travel frequently with a compact sleep setup (Lunar is less portable than the Slumber)