I thought this travel cot would be a hassle – I was so wrong
I quickly found out this travel cot is easier, cosier, and more practical than I ever expected.
When the Joie Roomie Go arrived, I won’t lie—I panicked. The box was huge, and I instantly imagined a long, frustrating assembly process.
As a first-time mum, I already had enough on my plate without adding a battle with an instruction manual. But within minutes, I realised I had completely underestimated this travel cot.
Having struggled with flat-pack furniture in the past, I braced myself for fiddly parts and complicated steps. But to my surprise, the Roomie Go came in one piece—no tools, no stress.
The setup was almost effortless, and I had it fully assembled in just a few minutes, and folding it down to transport it was just as simple. Are you thinking of travelling abroad during pregnancy? Find out ways to keep safe and protected when travelling and how airline policies can affect your decision on when and where to go. Discover our Air travel during pregnancy guide, safety tips and what to expect.
Attaching it to my bed was slightly trickier. The manual didn’t explain how to secure it to a divan base, so after some frantic Googling, I figured out a workaround.
Once in place, though, it fit snugly and securely, making it feel like a proper bedside crib rather than just a travel cot.
Before using the Roomie Go, I spent my nights leaping out of bed at every whimper from my baby’s Moses basket.
With this cot positioned beside me, I could simply reach over, soothe him, and even manage night feeds without fully getting up. I slept better, he slept better—it was a total game-changer.
At 9.5kg, it’s not the lightest travel cot on the market, and I wouldn’t attempt to take it on a plane. But for car journeys? It’s ideal.
It folds down into a slim, easy-to-carry package that fit neatly in my car boot. The included travel bag was a thoughtful touch, making it even more practical.
It’s not perfect—the wheels only roll in one direction, which made moving it around a little awkward.
One of the drop-down sides also became a bit sticky after a few days of use. But these minor flaws were far outweighed by its ease of use, spacious design, and handy tilt function, which helped with my baby’s reflux.
Would I recommend it? Absolutely. If you want a travel cot that feels as close as possible to a full bedside crib, the Joie Roomie Go is worth every penny. It’s easy to set up, comfortable for baby, and makes night-time parenting that little bit easier—something every sleep-deprived parent will appreciate.
The Joie Roomie Go is available from John Lewis, Boots and Natural Baby Shower.
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About the author
Allie D'Almo is a freelance journalist and first-time mum. She tested the travel cot as both a standalone and bedside crib with her newborn in her small London flat. She also tested it on a short stay at granny’s house, a 2-hour drive away, and awarded it 4.5 stars in her in-depth Joie Roomie Go travel cot review.