The SlumberPod Portable Privacy Pod is a portable blackout sleep tent for babies and toddlers. It fits over your portacot, mini crib, toddler cot, or compatible inflatable mattress to create a cosy, dark, and well-ventilated sleep space - at home or while travelling.
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What's in the Box
- 1 x SlumberPod Portable Privacy Pod
- Built-in baby monitor pocket (baby monitor sold separately)
- 4 x adjustable ventilation panels
- 2 x pockets designed to hold a mini fan (fan sold separately)
Why Parents Love It
- Share a room without disturbing sleep - no tiptoeing in the dark, no light leaks waking your child
- Blocks 95%+ of light - supports better naps, earlier bedtimes, and more consistent sleep
- Bottomless design - fits over most portacots, mini cribs, toddler cots, and compatible inflatable mattresses without lifting or repositioning
- Built for airflow - 4 adjustable ventilation panels plus 2 fan pockets let you manage temperature and circulation
- Carry-on friendly - packs down small enough to fit in carry-on luggage
- Machine washable - handles real-life travel messes
- Recommended by sleep consultants - widely used and trusted by infant sleep professionals
Size and Compatibility
- Suitable age: 4 months to 5 years (age range depends on sleep setup used)
- Use: Indoor use only
- Maximum sleep space size: 111.8cm x 76.2cm x 96.5cm
- Fits over: many portacots and playards, most mini cribs, plus select toddler cots and compatible inflatable mattresses
- Features: baby monitor pocket, 4 adjustable ventilation panels, 2 fan pockets
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How to Set Up
- Set up your portacot, mini crib, toddler cot, or compatible inflatable mattress.
- Place the SlumberPod over the sleep space - the bottomless design makes positioning simple.
- Open the ventilation panels to suit your room conditions.
- If using a mini fan, place it in a fan pocket (sold separately) and check that airflow is not obstructed.
- Position your baby monitor in the monitor pocket and zip it up.
- Settle your child to sleep. When done, pack down for storage or travel and machine wash as needed.
Perfect For
- Hotel rooms and holiday rentals - keep bedtime calm and consistent
- Naps at grandparents' or relatives' houses
- Early bedtimes in bright or shared rooms
- Babies and toddlers sensitive to light changes
- Creating a familiar sleep cue when away from home
Compatible Portacots and Playards
SlumberPod fits portacots up to 111.8cm x 76.2cm x 96.5cm, including but not limited to: 4moms breeze playard, Baby Trend Nursery Center, Baby Trend Portable Playard, BABYBJORN Travel Crib Light, Bugaboo Stardust Portable Playard, Cosco Funsport Play Yard, Dream On Me Portable Playard, Evenflo Portable Deluxe Playard, Foundations Essentials Portable Travel Yard, Graco Pack-n-Play, Guava Family Lotus Play Yard, Ingenuity Smart and Simple Playard, KidCo Travel Pod Portable Playard, Maxi-Cosi Swift Playard, Monbebe Playard, Nuna SENA Aire Travel Crib, Pamo Baby Nursery Center, phil&teds Traveller Portable Crib, UPPAbaby Remi Playard.
Also fits most mini cribs, including: Babyletto Mini Crib, Bloom Alma Mini-crib, DaVinci Emily 2-in-1 Mini-crib, Delta Children Mini Crib, Dream On Me Aden 4-in-1, Delta Children portable crib, and LA Baby The Original Bedside Manor Mini Crib.
Compatible toddler cots and inflatable mattresses include: SlumberTot by SlumberPod, Regalo My Cot Portable Toddler Bed, Ozark Trail Kids Camping Airbed, and Joovy Foocot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The SlumberPod is designed with safety as a priority. It features a bottomless open design (not an enclosed tent), 4 adjustable ventilation panels, and 2 fan pockets to support airflow. It is recommended for babies aged 4 months and older, and for indoor use only. Always ensure ventilation panels are open and airflow is not obstructed during use.
The SlumberPod is designed with ventilation in mind. It has 4 adjustable ventilation panels and 2 pockets that hold a mini fan (sold separately) to help manage airflow and temperature. Always keep ventilation panels open when in use and monitor room temperature as you normally would.
The SlumberPod is recommended for ages 4 months and older. It can be used up to around 5 years old when paired with compatible toddler cots or inflatable mattresses.
No - the SlumberPod is not recommended for newborns. It is suitable for babies aged 4 months and older.
Yes. The SlumberPod is recommended for indoor use only.
The breathable fabric blocks 95%+ of light, helping create a darker sleep environment even in bright rooms or when sharing a room with others.
SlumberPod fits portacots up to 111.8cm x 76.2cm x 96.5cm. This covers many popular models including the BABYBJORN Travel Crib Light, Graco Pack-n-Play, phil&teds Traveller, Bugaboo Stardust, and Nuna SENA Aire. See the full compatibility list on this page.
Yes - that is one of the most popular uses. The SlumberPod packs down to fit in carry-on luggage and is designed for exactly this situation. Pop it over your portacot or travel cot in a hotel room and your child gets their own dark, familiar sleep space.
Yes. SlumberPod fits most mini cribs, including Babyletto, Bloom Alma, DaVinci Emily, Delta Children, and more. It is a popular option for home use as well as travel.
Yes. The SlumberPod is machine washable, making it practical for everyday use and travel.