Quick answer
Choose the Teal Bear if you want published dimensions and a stated age range to check against your child and your travel space. Choose the Blue Raccoon if the lower catalog price and the raccoon design matter more, and you are comfortable confirming fit without those listed specs.
The spec gap that shapes the decision
The two My Cot Pals beds share the same portable cot concept and the same removable pillow and fitted sheet setup. The practical difference is in the published details: the Teal Bear listing includes dimensions (46.5” L x 24” W x 9.5” H), an age range (2 to 5 years), a weight limit (children up to 75 lbs), and a note that it sets up and folds down in seconds. The Blue Raccoon listing does not include those specifications.
That gap does not mean the Blue Raccoon is smaller or less capable. It means you have less information to check before buying. If your child is near the top of the 2-to-5 range or close to 75 lbs, the Teal Bear gives you a clear way to confirm fit. If your child is comfortably within that range, the missing specs on the Blue Raccoon are less likely to change your decision.
Price and design: the honest trade-off
At catalog prices, the Blue Raccoon is listed at USD 29.19 and the Teal Bear at USD 29.59, both against a USD 39.99 comparison price. The difference is small, so price alone is not a strong reason to pick one over the other. The bigger factor is whether you value the Teal Bear’s published fit details enough to pay a few cents more.
The design choice is straightforward: a blue raccoon or a teal bear. Both include a fitted sheet and removable pillow in the matching character theme. For a toddler who is excited about one animal over the other, that preference can matter more than the spec sheet—especially for sleepovers or naps away from home.
Trade-offs to weigh
- Fit certainty vs. lower price: The Teal Bear gives you dimensions, an age range, and a weight limit to check against your child. The Blue Raccoon costs slightly less but leaves you to confirm fit without those specs. If your child is near 5 years old or 75 lbs, start with the Teal Bear.
- Character preference vs. spec sheet: Both beds include a matching fitted sheet and removable pillow. If your toddler is set on the raccoon design and is comfortably within the age range, the Blue Raccoon is a reasonable pick.
- Travel storage and setup: The Teal Bear listing states it sets up and folds down in seconds for storage and travel. The Blue Raccoon listing describes the cot as designed for portability but does not give setup details. If setup speed is a priority for frequent trips, the Teal Bear’s published detail is the safer bet.
Product facts
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My Cot® Pals Portable Toddler Bed - Blue Raccoon: Model #5510 with a Blue Raccoon fitted sheet and removable pillow; no dimensions or age range listed. You get the full sleep setup and the lower catalog price, but you will need to confirm fit another way before relying on it for travel.
My Cot® Pals Portable Toddler Bed - Blue Raccoon
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My Cot® Pals Portable Toddler Bed - Teal Bear: Model #5511 with dimensions 46.5” L x 24” W x 9.5” H, for ages 2 to 5 years and children up to 75 lbs. These published limits let you check your child’s size and age against the bed before you buy, which is useful for travel planning.
My Cot® Pals Portable Toddler Bed - Teal Bear
Which bed fits your child and your trips
Best for
- Parents who want published dimensions and an age range before buying a toddler travel bed
- Children aged 2 to 5 years and up to 75 lbs who need a portable bed for travel, sleepovers, or naps
- Families who prefer the teal bear design and want setup and folding described in the listing
Not for
- Shoppers who need the lowest catalog price and are comfortable confirming fit without listed specs—consider the Blue Raccoon instead
- Children outside the 2-to-5 age range or above 75 lbs, who should use a different sleep solution
- Toddlers who strongly prefer the raccoon design and are within the age range—the Blue Raccoon may be the better emotional fit