{"id":6515,"date":"2023-04-14T11:43:04","date_gmt":"2023-04-14T11:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parent.guide\/?p=6515"},"modified":"2023-04-14T11:43:04","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T11:43:04","slug":"toddler-travel-bed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parent.guide\/toddler-travel-bed\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Toddler Travel Beds for Young Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"baby<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

So, you are going on vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wooo!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just one problem\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your tiny angel (or terror, depending on mood).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You would think<\/em> that given their small size, toddlers would be perfect to travel with. After all, anything that takes up less space is a good thing, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s hard enough getting a toddler to sleep in a strange new place, let alone on an uncomfortable surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And you know what that means; don\u2019t you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your toddler doesn\u2019t sleep then neither do you!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why cant I just use a regular travel crib, like a pack \u2018n play?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

If your toddler still fits then you may very well be able to\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your big kid<\/strong> now sleeps at in a bed without rails at home then you had better be prepared for tantrums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because who would want to go back to baby jail?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once your toddler gets a taste of freedom there is no going back. I can\u2019t say I blame them. It\u2019s like saying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are a big boy at home but on vacation you are just a baby<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Talk about sending mixed messages!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you can provide jail free experience when on vacation then your toddler will love <\/em>that you are respecting his newly found independence. And that\u2019s the whole reason why we raise kids, isn\u2019t it? For love<\/em>\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because it definitely isn\u2019t for money (just ask my accountant).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And for those of you on the fence about whether you need another piece of baby gear floating around your home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portable toddler beds have lots more uses than just going on vacation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Camping<\/li>
  • Spare bed for toddler sleepovers<\/li>
  • Daycare bed<\/li>
  • Daytime nap bed<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    So you have decided that a portable toddler bed is just what you need?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Good, let's take a closer look at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The different types of portable toddler beds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Have you ever packed your car so full only to discover that closing the trunk is like trying to squeeze into a pair of jeans that is half a size too small?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Whether you are going on a road trip or camping, trunk space is precious. Fortunately, toddler cribs designed for traveling shrink down to a fraction of their size when not in use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fold up toddler bed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    You know those fold-up camp chairs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The ones that are little more than canvas stretched over a foldable frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Well, it turns out that design works very well for travel toddler beds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fold ups are by far the easiest type of toddler bed to set up. In fact, you could probably have one unfolded by the time you have finished reading this sentence!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If only if only you could get your toddler to sleep that quickly!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A huge advantage of fold up toddler beds is that they can be used anywhere. Anywhere<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Seriously\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n