TRAVELLING with little ones in tow can be challenging at the best of times, and a good night's rest will ensure everyone has a happy holiday.
A comfortable travel cot is a baby travel essential and a good quality travel cot mattress will ensure your baby's comfort and safety when you're away from home.
Children can sleep in a travel cot from birth until about three years old so a decent travel cot - and travel cot mattress - are a great investment.
If you're looking for a new travel cot, check out brands such as Hauck, Red Kite, Baby Dan, Joie, Graco and Cuggl.
Travel cots come in a range of sizes and so do travel cot mattresses so ensure you check measurements before making a purchase.
Also, check the mattress you choose is British Standards tested to ensure your little one's safety while they kip.
Read on for our round up of the ten best travel cot mattresses available to buy now.
Some travel cots come with a decent mattress included but the mattress of many travel cots are quite thin and flimsy.
Depending how fussy or sensitive your baby or toddler is, you might decide you need an additional mattress topper or proper mattress for your travel cot. Most parents would agree you can't put a price on a good night's sleep!
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Mother Nurture Premium Foam Foldable Travel Cot Mattress, White, 95 x 65 x 2.5cm, £31.54 at Amazon - buy here
This comfy travel cot mattress is lightweight and foldable with a carry bag so perfect for when you're staying away or on the move.
It's made from soft, hypoallergenic fabric and is firm and supportive so your baby can sleep comfortably and safely.
It's also temperature regulating with a breathable fabric cover, which can also be removed and machine-washed if needed.
Tested to the highest British standards, this travel cot mattress is ticking all the boxes. If you have a Red Kite travel cot, this mattress is the perfect fit.
With safety in mind, this travel cot mattress covers all bases with a hypo-allergenic, non-toxic foam filling.
The bottom of the mattress is also made from a non-toxic, water proof PVC material so it can easily be wiped down if there are any accidents.
The head section is made from a breathable mesh, which encourages airflow throughout. Plus, it's designed to fold so its super easy to take on your travels.
If your baby doesn't need a thick cot mattress, this hauck travel cot mattress sheet might be all that you need.
The soft quilted mattress sheet can be fitted over a cot mattress or you can just fit it over the padded base of the hauck travel cot.
It's lightly quilted for extra comfort as well as breathable and temperature regulating.
Baby Elegance Foldable Travel Cot Mattress - 100 x 70cm, £30 at Argos - buy here
This comfy mattress folds without leaving an uncomfortable seam to ensure an undisturbed sleep.
It's fully breathable and prevents overheating by helping your child regulate their temperature while sleeping.
It's suitable for a wide range of travel cots and comes complete with a travel bag so it can be easily transported.
Trifold Travel Cot Mattress Topper 95 x 65cm, £34.19 at Amazon - buy here
This could be just what you need if you're looking for a compact but comfortable mattress topper for your travel cot.
As well as folding up nicely to transport it has a removable waterproof cover that can be washed if needed, and an anti-slip rubber printing on the back to help it stay in place.
BabyDan Extra Thick Deep Padded Travel Cot Mattress (60 x 120cm x 5cm) Black, £31.94 at Amazon - buy here
This BabyDan travel cot mattress is 60 x 120cm and ideal for larger travel cots.
It's also 5cm thick for extra comfort and support, but still folds down, unlike many thicker travel cot mattresses.
The mattress complies to all UK safety regulations and has a wipe clean surface, plus a handy travel bag so it's super easy to transport.
BABY REX® New Travel COT Mattress FIT 119 X 59 x 6 cm, £14.99 at Amazon - buy here
If you're looking for a bargain, this Baby Rex travel cot mattress fits Baby Dan and hauck travel cots, and is just £15 at Amazon.
Made from eco-friendly polyester, the mattress is hypo-allergenic and free from toxins.
The quilt cover is water resistant and it can be turned over and used on either side, plus it can be removed and machine-washed as needed.
Cuggl 95 x 65cm Foam Cot Mattress, £25 at Argos - buy here
Looking for some extra comfort for your Cuggl travel cot? This mattress is the perfect addition to your Cuggl travel cot.
The cover is hypo-allergenic and the filler is a new baby safe foam, free from harmful chemicals.
The cover is fully breathable and water resistant. You can also remove it and machine wash it if needed so you don't need to worry about any accidents or holiday hiccups.
Great quality and useful features, all at a reasonable price - what's not to like?
Another well priced option, this thick and supportive travel cot Mattress from George at Asda is lightweight and easy to transport, but also super comfortable.
The hypo-allergenic, water-resistant cover is fully breathable and can be removed to wash at 60 degrees.
The nursery foam has an open top structure, which allows for good air movement, keeping your baby cool, and it's also extremely thick and dent resistant so this mattress is made to last.
Looking for a bit of luxury for your baby? This handmade travel cot mattress is a lightweight quilt filled with organic lambswool for softness and insulation.
It's also portable and rolls up into a cotton duffle bag for easy transporting and storing.
The cover is pure cotton for breathability, and has been treated to protect against bed bugs, dust mites, mosquitos and moths.
It's also chemical free, non-toxic and naturally fire retardant to ensure your little one's safety while they sleep.
The most standard travel cot - and therefore mattress - size in the UK is 95 x 65cm.
However, you can get bigger travel cots such as the Baby Dan, which is 120 x 60cm, which is more in-line with cot bed dimensions and ideal for toddlers.
Check your travel cot dimensions carefully when choosing your mattress.
Most travel cot mattresses come with removable, machine-washable covers.
Some mattresses are also waterproof and you can wipe them down as needed.
As babies often have nappy leaks and spit up milk, we would recommend looking for waterproof, wipe-clean or machine-washable covers when choosing your travel cot mattress.
Amazon has a great selection of travel cot mattresses to choose from, with styles to fit the main travel cot brands such as hauck, Cuggl and Red Kite.
We also found some great value travel cot mattresses at Asda and Argos.
We particularly liked the Mother Nurture and Baby Dan travel cot mattresses from Amazon - both are foldable so easy to transport.
There are a range of prices for travel cot mattresses but the average price for a quality mattress is around £30.
As with everything, you can spend more or less than this - consider what works for your baby and how you can recreate the sleeping set up you have at home to ensure a good sleep when you're away on holiday.
And always check the mattress you choose meets the required British safety standards.
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