Travel Cots, surprisingly are not just for when you are traveling. They also make a great, compact and safe place for baby whilst in other rooms at home, but traveling is what they are really good at. It might be just an overnight stay at a friend or relative or a holiday abroad. The important things to consider are size and weight. Pop Up Travel Cots are convenient and fold down to a very manageable size, traditional folding travel cots tend to be bigger, bulkier and heavier but of course more sturdy.