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  "question": "How long does it take to set up or take down a travel cot or playpen?",
  "answer": "Bugaboo Stardust: The reviewer timed the first setup from bag to usable cot at about 32 seconds and the bassinet zip-in at about 36 seconds. Bugaboo says the Stardust unfolds in one second and folds in three seconds.\nVeer Basecamp XL: The store page says the playard deploys in one motion with one hand and collapses in seconds by squeezing the top yellow bars with both hands.\nAeroMoov Instant Travel Cot: The blogger found unfolding extremely quick and, after watching a demo, was able to fold it and put it in the bag within about a minute.\nThe California Beach Company LLC (The California Beach Co.) Pop 'N Go® Playpen: Setup takes seconds: unhook the clip, let it drop open, push down and insert the safety catch.",
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