Sleep Product Review: Traveller by phil & teds

I have been a mother for five years. During those five years, I have lugged around a heavy pack-n-play everywhere- onto airplanes, to grandma's house, to playgroups, to friends houses, to the beach- wherever sleep needed to happen I took that heavy piece of baby equipment. Many times I have been seen with a pregnant belly, toddler on hip, diaper bag on shoulder, pack-n-play in hand, and preschooler holding onto my leg. I could not have done as much as I have without that wonderful portable sleep environment, for which I am very thankful!

But, over the years I have also wished that it wasn't so heavy- that it wasn't something I had to "lug around", and could possibly cause a back injury (slightly kidding- I have a bad back and I am not that big of a person). Well, friends there is now something that is lighter, something that can lessen our load as mothers and fathers. It is called the Traveller by phil & teds . This sleep cot is made to travel with its compact size (it can easily fit in the overhead baggage compartment on an airplane or the storage space under a stroller) and light load- a mere 6 pounds when all is said and done. This really is the travel bed to buy if you are looking for a lightweight, easily luggable portable sleep environment.

What else does the Traveller offer you may wonder?

• A self-expanding mattress that fits in-between two pieces of flame retardant fabric (the seal is on the inside of the lining). Tip: you will need to help it along for the first few times by blowing into the valve. This mattress is a thermo-insulated pad- like a camping pad.
• Rip stop fabric- if you get a hole in the material it will stop right there.
• Easy to put together- honestly it is not as fast as a pack-n-play being opened by a seasoned user, but it is pretty dang quick.
• The fabric is easy to clean by just wiping it off. There is no option for a sheet since the mattress is in-between two pieces of fabric. You could use an infant sleeping bad, or place something like the Phil & Ted Cocoon or Snuggle and Snooze inside for young babies.
• There are breathable screens for closing it up if you choose, a UV screen option called Slim Shadee (for snoozing on the beach), and stakes for keeping it outside camping if you desire. It really is an inside and outside playpen/sleep option.
• It is very strong- don't worry about it not being as sturdy as its alternatives. It also includes the bonus of a Global Safety Certification
• And it fits through doors all set-up. Can you believe that?
  

So, as you consider the travel bed for you and yours, I would consider what you plan on using it for- if it is just going to sit in your house and never move by all means go with the standard travel bed. If you plan on travel, visiting, and the parental role of "lugging", you may want to consider the Traveller and lighten your load.

The Traveller comes in Black, Red, and a limited edition Graffiti print.
You can purchase it for $199.