Star Kidz Vivo Portacot

Small, light and comfy – Only used the bassinet so far but baby likes it. Set up was easy on the whole but the Velcro attachments for the mattress are finicky and I expect will be very frustrating for my wife with her shorter arms. I’m not sure if they are really necessary. The bassinet, but not cot uses two tent style poles that are pretty easy and quick. The Velcro… Read more

attachments mean you must use the custom sheets, I bought two pairs. (Different sizes for bassinet and cot). Having to do the Velcro bits every time the sheet gets wet or dirty is a bit annoying, but worth it for the light easy set up. There’s no cover on the mattress and sheets are thin, but the mattress is hydrophobic so far we’ve been able to wipe it down success with a wet cloth, but it is accumulating stains.

With the bassinet set up, the bag, spare sheets etc can be easily stored underneath, which is handy. Haven’t packed it down yet, but looks easy. The bag is small and the whole kit is very light.

I’m a bit worried the mesh is too big to keep mozzies out, so a mozzie net that just covers the top won’t be sufficient for protection if using outdoors.

Pro tip: putting the mattress in and taking it out, fold into a Z-shape first, only way it fits easily (will make sense when it’s in your hands).

Incredibly difficult and frustrating – Yes it is quick to set up the frame but that’s about as far as the ease goes. The effort and patience required trying to hook the mattress onto the annoying hooks attached to the legs is massive. And you have to do it otherwise the baby’s weight pushes the sides up causing unsafe sleeping conditions. The mattress doesn’t sit flat due to the folds.… Read more

Then there’s the painful process of trying to collapse the legs. I’ve injured my thumbs attempting to push down the levers and the only way I can do it is with a hammer which is ridiculous. This is NOT a quick easy installation as promised and if I could get my money back I would.