My Babiie Travel Cot Setup: MBTC1 vs MBTC2 Air-Light
By My Babiie | Published: 2026-11-03
Category: Guias Práticos
A step-by-step setup guide for the My Babiie MBTC1 Quilted and MBTC2 Air-Light travel cots, with the common mistake to avoid at each stage.
Quick answer
Set up either My Babiie travel cot by unfolding the frame fully before locking the rails, then press the centre hub down until it clicks. The MBTC1 Quilted and MBTC2 Air-Light share that core sequence, but the MBTC2's lighter build makes it the one to practise first if you'll be assembling it away from home.
What changes between the two cots
The MBTC1 Black Quilted is the simpler, heavier-feeling option: it assembles quickly, doubles as a playpen, and comes with a carry bag with handles. The MBTC2 Air-Light is the one designed around portability, folding down into a compact travel bag for weekends and holidays. In practice, that means the MBTC2 rewards a slower, more deliberate setup because its lighter frame is less forgiving if you rush the rail locks.
Neither cot lists a full set of setup specifications in the product information supplied, so treat the steps below as the general sequence for both and check the printed instructions in your own box for anything model-specific.
Why the order of steps matters
Travel cot frames are designed to lock in a set order: base down, rails out, then centre hub. Skipping ahead and pressing the hub before the rails are straight is the most common cause of a cot that looks set up but feels unstable. The mesh sides on both My Babiie cots are there for ventilation, so keep them clear once the cot is up rather than tucking bedding over them.
Step-by-step setup for both cots
- Unpack and check the parts: Lay the cot flat and confirm the frame, base, and carry bag are all present before you start. Common mistake: assembling on a soft bed, which lets the frame twist as you push down. Work on a firm, clear floor.
- Unfold the frame: Hold the cot by the top rails and pull outward until the frame opens fully. Common mistake: forcing a rail that is still folded, which can bend the locking joint. If a rail resists, stop and check it is fully unfolded before pushing.
- Lock each rail: Press down on each top rail until you feel and hear it lock. Common mistake: locking only the two side rails and leaving the ends loose. Run a hand along every rail to confirm none lifts.
- Lower the base: Push the centre hub down until it clicks into place, then press the base flat. Common mistake: pressing the hub before the rails are locked, which leaves the cot unstable. The base should sit flat with no rocking when you press a corner.
- Check the mesh and bedding: Make sure the mesh sides are clear and the mattress or sheet sits flat inside the frame. Common mistake: tucking bedding over the top rail, which blocks ventilation. Keep the mesh unobstructed on all sides.
- Pack down in reverse: Release the centre hub first, then unlock the rails and fold. Common mistake: folding the rails before releasing the hub, which strains the frame. Rehearse the pack-down once at home before your first trip.
Product facts
- MBTC2 Air-Light 2-in-1 Travel Cot - Black: The MBTC2 Air-Light folds down into a compact travel bag. Practise the fold and setup at home first so the compact pack-down is quick when you're travelling.
MBTC2 Air-Light 2-in-1 Travel Cot - Black - MBTC1 Travel Cot - Black Quilted: The MBTC1 Black Quilted is quick to assemble, doubles as a playpen, and comes with a carry bag with handles. If the cot will stay up for daytime play as well as sleep, the MBTC1 is the more versatile choice.
MBTC1 Travel Cot - Black Quilted
