It folds up to an easily transportable, small travel bag and has lovely extras such as the hanging toy bar and night light which are well thought out. The mattress is very firm and complies with the recommended safe sleeping guidance; when you press your hand into it there is resistance – it doesn’t sink in. MFM parent tester Hannah found it more straightforward, saying, ‘The cot is relatively easy to set up and attaches well to our bed. It started very well as I laid out all the pieces, and it was obvious from the images which bits I needed to begin with, but putting it together proved a bit more challenging. Using one hand, you press the button on the side of the crib and you can lower the whole side up and down.

In fact, many parents will tell you their child is unique; it is not just something they say but the truth.Seriously though, the tent-style Arc 2 has a lot going for it, especially if you travel a lot because (and this is a stroke of genius) the Arc 2 packs-up into a small lightweight backpack.

Travel cot mattresses are often the feature that parents are least satisfied with, as they are often thin and flimsy.A versatile product that makes night-times that little bit easier and keeps babies safe by parents’ sides.