It would slot nicely into a cupboard or in the boot of the car, although it may be too large to take onto a plane as hand luggage. When it’s folded down, it’s compact and goes into a black carry case which makes it easy to transport and to store. But it would take less than a minute to set it up again elsewhere. It is a bit bulky to move around when set up so would need to be collapsed to fit through most doorways. Ruth's son slept in the Sleeptight when she went away with her family for the weekend and, although it was difficult finding a spot in the small hotel room, she managed to put it at the foot of the bed. This is definitely a cot that can be used as a place to nap if you are away on a family holiday or at a grandparent’s house. The white mesh creates a pleasant contrast with the classic black exterior so it doesn’t feel dark and oppressive at all – Ruth liked being able to see her son easily through the mesh too. It's wide frame may make placing it in a smaller room a bit tricky, but the up side of this is that is there is more space for your child to grow. While it does sit at the lower end of the price range, its sleek design and well-finished detailing still gives the likes of the BabyBjorn Easy Go and Joie Kubbie Sleep a run for their money. The material also comes in Blueberry, Raspberry and Grey if you’d prefer a lighter colour. The fabric is made mostly of cotton and is black in colour with white, breathable mesh that makes it easy for parent and baby to see in and out.
The frame is released by pushing the buttons, the centre comes up and the mattress wraps around the collapsed cot so it can be placed inside the carry case.Īlthough the Sleeptight is wider than other cots we tested and has no wheels for transportation around the house, it’s 8kg weight still makes it easy to carry around. The same level of assembly is needed every time and it is just as quick and easy to fold down. Ruth assembled the cot in less than a minute as it came in two easy parts – the cot itself and the mattress. Its simplicity means it is very easy to set up and put down.
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The manual can also be downloaded from the Red Kite website and it is well illustrated with diagrams and text. There is an instruction manual included with the cot although Ruth found she didn’t need to use it. The sides of the frame are each pulled up and locked, and the centre of the travel cot is pushed down flat before the mattress is put in place.
The Sleeptight uses a standard cot mechanism for assembly. How easy is the Red Kite Sleeptight to assemble? The cot is a bit wider than other cots on the market, such as the Joie Kubbie Sleep and the SpaceCot, so there is plenty of room inside for a child up until they are three years old – or until they can climb out.Īs with the other cots on test, our tester, Ruth's, 18-month-old put the Sleeptight through its paces to ensure it did not topple over or become easily damaged over time – he rolled around inside it, bounced up and down with gusto, and his older siblings also tugged at (and pushed against) the sides from the outside. The frame cannot be released until the buttons are pressed, which requires a good amount of pressure – more than any small child could manage.
Red Kite's Sleeptight is fire retardant and there is a locking system on each side of the frame which means that the travel cot is sturdy when upright. There are also no zips or choking hazards, and no gaps where a child’s fingers could become trapped. It is both durable and child-proof with the frame and corners covered well by fabric. The Red Kite Sleeptight’s simple design and thoughtful features, including padded rails and mesh side panels, ensures baby is safe at all times. While this travel cot is one of the cheapest on the market, it certainly doesn’t scrimp on quality.
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