We really liked the "pod" shape and size of this travel cot. Its a plain colour so suitable for both boys and girls. This was the easiest of the 3 to put together, very simple and quick. Total time to build 45 seconds! It comes with very clear instructions printed on the base, not only to erect, but also to dismantle so you could never lose them. Size-wise it's smaller than the other two travel cots tested, so in terms of how long you could use it for I'd say it would be less time than the other two. Ruby seemed very comfortable in it. It was easy to put up and down, light and easy to manoeuver. We used it with the Sleep Safe Mattress which is an extra £25 purchase on top of the £70 price of the cot (its not essential, but we thought as Ruby is little it would make her even more comfortable). Even with this additional cost I think the Mamas and Papas offers great value for money and exactly what we were looking for in a Travel Cot.

I liked the modern design of this cot - the only downside was it was a bit 'boring' as there was no colour to break up the design. Very, very easy to put up - I could easily do it on my own and the instructions were good and clear. The size was fine for Amy, but I don't think it would last much beyond 18 months as she would be too big. Its a really good lightweight cot though and ideal for travelling in the UK (didn't take up all my boot space!) and abroad.

I liked the design of this cot, especially the way you can see into all the sides. I think this is great as I like to keep my eye on my daughter! It is very plain in terms of design and extras/accessories but this is fine. Nothing for baby to look at though. It was very, very easy to put up and I thought it was a great idea printing the instructions on the base. I would not need to use the instructions again though as it was so easy to put up. Chloe was very comfortable in it and I would definitely be happy to travel abroad and in the UK with this cot. Its light and easy to move around and doesn't take up all the room in my boot!

Very good design, clips rather than velcro is a lot easier. Suited Ruby very well. We liked the Disney branding. In terms of putting it up you needed to really get to grips with how the legs needed to be positioned but then quite easy. The basinette clips to the sides rather than velcro, this was very easy and felt very secure. Full assembly with the changing station took 14 minutes. It came with paper instructions (these could be easily lost), the instructions detailed packing away as well as putting up which was helpful. Ruby seemed very happy in it and enjoyed looking at the toys that hang over the cot too. It was a good size and could be easily used as a playpen too. The main downside for this cot was that it's heavy and and the straps were quite thin so uncomfortable over a period of carrying. I would travel with it abroad, but not if I had to carry it for any long period of time. Again I think it offers value for money, but wouldn't be my first choice.

I think this was Amy's favourite as it had a toy bar and she had plenty of room to wriggle! For Mum and Dad though this one was difficult to assemble and the instructions were not very clear, so it took us a long time to get our heads round it..not good if you have been travelling a long time! The instruction leaflet was poor in my opinion. Amy seemed comfy in it though, liked the toys and it was a good size. The changing unit was handy and I did really like the idea of the toys for Amy to look at - so good extras. I found it took us a while to pack everything away when we took it down, but was very compact when we'd got it back into its bag. It seemed heavy to lift and the bag didn't seem that sturdy. I thought it seemed a bit expensive for what we got.

Best design in terms of providing Chloe with something to look at. It looks great when up with the toy bar. The disney pictures are lovely. Nice and bright and plenty to look at. We struggled to put this up because of the leg positions, and the instructions were ok, but I'd have found it helpful to have more illustrations. Chloe seemed happy and comfortable in the cot and I think she liked looking at the toys. It was a good size and could easily be used as a playpen too. It took us a while to dismantle and get back into its bag. It felt heavy to move around and didn't have the benefit of wheels or anything to help move it. I felt in terms of value for money a lot of the price was for the Disney branding rather than the actual Travel Cot and so I felt it was overpriced.

Design was good with storage underneath. It was a lovely bright red colour, perfect for Ruby! It seemed very big with a 4month old in it so there's plenty of room and this cot would be suitable for bigger toddlers too. I found it a bit fiddly to get all the rods into the basinette and then line up with the corners, however once on very secure. We liked the way the chancing station could fold over the edge. It too us 20 minutes to fully assemble. The assembly instructions were very good, but there wasn't much information about how to put it down! Also the instructions were on a paper sheet so easy to lose or leave at home (this could provide lots of problems in the future - i.e. leaving Ruby at her grandparents and them trying to figure it out!). Ruby was very comfortable in this cot and it came with lots of great accessories like the mobile and the light. In terms of actually travelling with this one - it has 2 wheels built in so easy to drag along like a suitcase, so I would travel by car with it but not on plane or train as quite bulky. Good value for money for the good design, all the extras and the size.

This cot took us over 30 mins to put together, the instructions were clear but I'd have liked more pictures showing us what to do. However I really liked the end result! The bright red colour was nice and because its big it doesn't look just like a cot so I felt comfortable with it being a play pen as well. It came with good accessories - Amy liked the mobile and the changing mat/station was a handy extra. It would mean that you'd have to take less away with you when you travel. The cot took two of us to put up and down and it is quite big to move around. Easy to transport about though as it has wheels. When packed away this cot would take up most of the room in the boot of our car which could be problematic as we would need to fit our buggy in there too, so it wouldn't be an ideal travel choice for us. Having said that I think this cot offers great value for what you get.

I thought this was the most stylish of the 3 cots, being red it's perfect for girls or boys. It also doesn't look too much like a cot so looks fine as a play pen too. It had detailed instructions and I was expecting it to be easy to put up. However when trying to follow the instructions I found them too vague and would have prefered more illustrations. Once up I had to get my partner to help me put it down as it was a bit tricky on my own. The cot was large and came with a mobile which Chloe seemed to enjoy looking at it and a handy changing station which seemed sturdy. The cot was pretty heavy but the wheels offer some help. In my opinion this cot would be too too bulky to take on an aeroplane (and I'd probably end up paying extra baggage costs for it) and although it would fit in the boot of my car there wouldn't be room for much else! Overall though I think this is a great cot, it offers good value for money and for someone with a big boot on their car this would be great for holidays in the UK where you also wanted the added advantage of a roomy playpen.

I really liked the design of the bottle, it was easy to dispense - with a small hole to squeeze the right amount out. We really liked the smell, although it wouldn't be good for someone who didn't like lavender! The children liked having it applied and it rubbed in well and absorbed straight away. It was value for money, offers a high enough UV and protected the children's skin well. Our favourite cream we tested! - as it absorbed well, looked good and dispensed well. Only slight down side is the need to apply 30mins prior to going outside, which means a bit more forward planning.

Very eyecatching packaging, certainly the best out of the 3 creams we tested in my opinion. The cream smelt lovely of Lavender - so nice Ella wanted to eat it!! It rubbed in well, had a nice consistency and didn't make Ella look so pale that she looked unwell. It offered a good level of sun protection being SPF25. I liked this cream a lot, and would say its my favourite of all tested.

I liked the Green People bottle, it looked sturdy and the design was good. The smell was very strong however, and although this could have benefits (i.e. if you wanted your children to have a nap at the beach!) it was a bit too strong in my opinion. However the cream rubbed in well, had a good thick creamy texture and didn't leave a residue. It definitely offers strong enough sun protection of SPF25. The main downside for me is the smell is a little bit too strong and as it is at the higher end of the cost scale, for the price I much prefer a spray dispenser.

I didn't like the design of this suncream as much as the others as I found it had too large a hole, too much cream came out and was wasted. The smell was fine as it was quite neutral, but the children weren't too keen on having it applied because of the colour and texture and the cream left a residue for quite a while, which did not look good. It did offer good UV protection and most importantly did prevent the children from getting burnt in the sun, but it left a residue and wasn't easy to dispense. It was supposed to be green tea but it looked the colour and texture of hummus!! Plus needed 30mins prior to being effective in the sun.

I liked the colour of this bottle and thought the cream was easy to dispense. It had a pleasant smell and Ella was fine to have it put on. The main downside to this cream was the sticky consistency and it left a greasy residue that transferred onto clothes and furniture. However, it offered good sun protection and Ella did not burn in the sun.

This was my least favourite of the three suncreams. Although it had a nice smell the texture of the cream was more like a facial scrub than suncream and the children didn't like the grainy feel on their skin. It wasn't easy to rub in and left their skin white and ghostly looking after application. The SPF25 offered good sun protection and the children were sun safe with the cream. If I'd bought the cream in a shop I don't think I'd have thought I'd got value for money as its unlikely I'd have been able to get the children to have it put on again!

I liked the design and packaging of this cream. The spray dispenser was simple and easy to use. The smell was quite masculine but the children seemed to like having it applied and it offered good UV protection. When applied it leaves a residue so you can see where you've put cream and children looked pale for a few hours. I thought it worked very well and was good value for money - the main downside was it didn't absorb as well as my favourite and didn't smell as nice, but was effective immediately in the sun - ideal for taking on a day out!!

Average packaging, not particularly eye catching and wouldn't make me pick it up from a shop shelf. The spray dispenser was very easy to use and it has a nice fresh scent. Ella was fine about having the sun cream applied although she seemed a little put off by the colour at first, and I feel this could have become an issue. It was quite difficult to rub in although not particularly messy or greasy and it dried quickly. It offered an excellent level of UV protection and and no sunburn from 9am - 6.30pm with 3 applications. Had been on the beach, in the sea and out for walk. No redness. Although I liked this suncream I feel there are some better known brands out there that do the job and are cheaper.

I'm a big fan of spray dispenser suncreams as they are easy to put on, dispense a set amount and my children seem to be happiest with me using them, so the Lavera was a hands-down winner for us! The smell of the cream was really nice and floral, it was easy to apply and didn't leave the children's skin sticky and it rubbed in well. I was very happy with the SPF25 and the cream protected the children all day in the sun, we were camping right by the sea and I didn't feel like I needed to keep re-applying the cream. Good value for money - I'd buy this product again!