Graco FoldLite LX Travel Cot Review: pop, click and go
With two different ways to fold, the Graco FoldLite LX Travel Cot offers parents a lightweight, compact bed for little ones on-the-go. Mum-of-two Anna put it to the test on a weekend break away with her family.
By Jenny Wonnacott | Last updated Jul 1, 2024
Price on writing: £85 | Buy now from Argos
Very easy to fold up and down
Lightweight at just 6.78kg
Includes removable infant bassinet
Very compact, which is ideal for smaller rooms
Due to being very compact, our tester didn't feel like it would last as long as other travel cots
Mattress could be thicker
Price on writing: £85 | Suitable from: Birth to three years (or able to climb out) | Weight: 6.78 kg
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How we tested the Graco FoldLite LX Travel Cot
Mum-of-two Anna tested out the Graco FoldLite LX Travel Cot over a weekend break away. During this time she used it primarily as a sleeping cot for her nine-week-old baby, taking extensive notes on the cot's portability, size, ease of assembly, comfort, safety, sturdiness and overall value for money. She then provided an overall verdict on the travel cot based on her experiences of the above factors.
How is the Graco FoldLite to use first time?
According to Anna, the travel cot came in four parts including the bassinet attachment.
I was very impressed with how compact it was and how simple it looked to assemble.
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How easy is the Graco FoldLite Travel Cot to put up and down?
Buy now from ArgosIt is incredibly easy to put up - it just pops up and clicks in! There are instructions but I actually didn't need to use them as it's very simple.
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How big is the travel cot?
The dimensions of the Graco FoldLite LX Travel Cot when put up are: H68, L105, W65cm.
"The cot is smaller than other travel cots I've used,' explains Anna. "This is great for a small room, however it means I don't think it will last as long. I don't feel like the cot would work as a playpen for this reason."
How heavy is the Graco FoldLite LX Travel Cot?
The travel cot weighs 6.78kg and, according to Anna, "is lightweight and easy to carry."
We had no problems with transport of the cot. It fits in the car easily and we were able to carry it around without any trouble.
-parent-tester Anna
How sturdy is the Graco FoldLite LX Travel Cot?
Buy now from ArgosThe cot structure is sturdy and works well. The bassinet part of the cot hooks onto the cot - we put out pram bassinet into it (my baby is a fussy sleeper!) and it fits perfectly - I wasn't worried that it would break.
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How long can you use the travel cot for?
Although it is marketed as being suitable for babies weighing up to 15kg (approx. age 3) Anna didn't think it would last her youngest this long.
"My daughter is two and I don't think she would fit into it comfortably. I think it is more likely to last my baby until he is 12 - 18 months."
Does the Graco FoldLite LX Travel Cot represent good value for money?
At just £85, the Graco is one of the more reasonable travel cots on the market. Anna said she thought it represented very good value for money.
Overall verdict
Based on her use of the Graco FoldLite LX Travel Cot, Anna said her favourite features of the cot were "how easy it was to put up and down and its compactness." However, the cot lost some points for the thinness of the mattress and its lack of longevity.
Finally, we asked Anna to rate the Graco FoldLite LX for the following:
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Jenny Wonnacott is a Content Editor for Mumsnet, specialising in writing, editing and optimising pregnancy, baby care and general parenting-related content. As a parent of three primary school-aged children, Jenny is passionate about making Mumsetters' lives easier through rigorous research of all items recommended in reviews, features buyers' guides.
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