If you’re going to buy a travel cot, then the internet is a great tool that can certainly help you. You can use the online world to actually purchase one and have it sent out, or, as most people do, perform research and price comparison before physically making the trip to the store of your choice.
There are many great price comparison sites out there that will help you decide on a store to go to. You’ll obviously want to look for something close. When you get there, you’ll know which model you were looking for online, and you can ask the sales assistant to demonstrate and answer a few questions for you: assembly (folding mechanism) – make sure that the unit can be assembled easily, and if you need to put it together yourself, that one person can do it; cleaning – look for removable mattress and frame covers for uncomplicated washing; any other things you may need more information about.
The size of a travel cot is usually specified for all sides on a product description page (along with video sometimes), but actually seeing it can be an eye-opener in many situations. The pictures just don’t tell the entire story all the time, so it’s good to observe the travel cot in person.
Some travel cots have wheels, which can be useful for moving it around after assembly. Try the wheeling motion out if this is going to be a feature you will make use of.
If the baby travel cot doubles as a playpen, it’s best that four side panels (instead of the usual two) are the mesh type, giving yourself a better view of baby’s activities from all angles. Some of the bigger models also include baby changing tables, but this obviously adds to the weight of the cot and affects portability.
Check out as many online stores as you can to find the best price, then decide on the nearest store in which you can inspect the travel cots you’ve given early preference. If you go to a different store and see a mark-up for $50 or more, you may want to just order online if it’s going to save you a lot of money. As long as you were happy with seeing it in person, you won’t be disappointed when it lands on your door-step. Best of luck with your search!
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