Hmmm I do understand what u mean Taurean....how old is your dd? My ds only sleeps in the double bed when he stays at mils twice a week...at home he sleeps in his cot for day naps. Do you find it eady on your back putting bubs in from the top? Is the height of the p & teds travel cot lower than the standard portacots? Ill probably head out to check them out this weekend but I did read their spacious enough to use till 4 years of age?