As with the other cots on test, our tester, Ruth's, 18-month-old put the Sleeptight through its paces to ensure it did not topple over or become easily damaged over time – he rolled around inside it, bounced up and down with gusto, and his older siblings also tugged at (and pushed against) the sides from the outside. It passed our tests with flying colours. How easy is the Red Kite Sleeptight to assemble? Although the Sleeptight is wider than other cots we tested and has no wheels for transportation around the house, it’s 8kg weight still makes it easy to carry around. How does it look?

While it is fairly no frills in terms of overall aesthetic and the covers aren't machine-washable, it offers good longevity and, in our opinion, great value for money. Final verdict? It’s also spacious enough when assembled to be used as a playpen for a younger child as they would have room to play with toys and move around. The main thing that could be better is the mattress which feels a bit too thin (you may have to buy an additional), although Ruth's child had no trouble sleeping on it. How easy is it to clean? It is a bit bulky to move around when set up so would need to be collapsed to fit through most doorways. But it would take less than a minute to set it up again elsewhere.The cot is easy to fold away and store and has padded top rails to ensure your child is protected from any sharp/hard materials. Fully padded with easy clean fabrics. While this travel cot is one of the cheapest on the market, it certainly doesn’t scrimp on quality.

Unfortunately the covers aren’t removable and the mattress doesn’t come with a sheet so everything needs to be spot cleaned with mild detergent and warm water before left to air dry. Ruth's son slept in the Sleeptight when she went away with her family for the weekend and, although it was difficult finding a spot in the small hotel room, she managed to put it at the foot of the bed. Stored in a carry bag, the Sleeptight Travel Cot is lightweight and compact folding it is the perfect choice for holidays, visiting friends and family or for your own home.The mattress is thinner than some other travel cot mattresses on the market, such as the SpaceCot Alfa and the Joie Kubbie Sleep Its simplicity means it is very easy to set up and put down. Ruth assembled the cot in less than a minute as it came in two easy parts – the cot itself and the mattress.