Will a travel cot fit in a small nursery?
Short answer: The Lullaby Trust suggests a travel cot if a full cot will not fit in your room. Leave space to walk round it and open drawers and doors.
- Use only the mattress made for that travel cot. Never add folded blankets or a quilt underneath.
- Practise putting it up and folding it before you travel.
- Check the weight and height limits.
What the guidance says
- If a full cot will not fit, the Lullaby Trust suggests a travel cot, set up with the same safer-sleep advice.
- Place the cot away from radiators, direct sunlight and blind cords.
Related questions
What is a travel cot?
A folding cot with a rigid frame and base, used for trips, grandparents' houses or small rooms.
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Sources
- The Lullaby Trust: Baby mattresses and bedding (accessed 2026-10-21)
General information only, not medical advice. Always follow your product's instructions. If you are worried about your baby, contact your GP, health visitor or 111. In an emergency, call 999.