Hiccapop vs Intex Kidz Travel Bed: Best Kids' Travel Bed for a New Zealand Road Trip

The short answer: both are inflatable kids' beds with raised sides, and the choice comes down to your child's age and how you'll inflate it in New Zealand. The Hiccapop Inflatable Toddler Travel Bed starts younger (the listing gives a manufacturer's minimum age of 18 months) and has bumpers on all four sides, but its included electric pump is for US use only. The Intex 66810FL Kidz Travel Bed Set is for ages 3 to 6 and kids up to 50 lb, and it comes with a hand pump, so it needs no power at all. For an under-3, it's Hiccapop with a non-US inflation plan. For a 3-to-6-year-old on an NZ road trip, the Intex's hand pump takes the power question off the table.

Why this matters on an NZ road trip

On a road trip you may sleep somewhere new every night or two. NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) warns visitors that travel times are often longer than you think on narrow, winding roads, so you may arrive late with a tired child. How quickly a bed goes up, and whether it needs a power socket, matters more than it would for a single hotel week.

Power is the other factor. Tourism New Zealand says NZ runs on 230/240 volts (50Hz) with Type I plugs, and that motel bathroom sockets at 110 volts are for electric razors only. A US-only electric pump can't simply be plugged in with an adapter.

Side-by-side comparison

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Hiccapop Inflatable Toddler Travel Bed

What it is: an inflatable bed with four bumpers (both sides plus head and foot) around a flocked sleeping surface. It measures 62 x 39 inches outside, and Hiccapop's FAQ gives the sleeping area as 49 x 26 inches. It fits standard crib sheets, weighs 8 lb, and comes with a travel bag and electric pump.

The NZ catch: Hiccapop's FAQ says the pump is for use in the USA only, and that using it internationally, even with a power converter, could be dangerous. The Amazon listing says the same.

Other ways to inflate it: a battery-powered pump avoids NZ mains power altogether. The FLEXTAILGEAR Tiny Pump is a USB rechargeable pump you can try. Its listing says it runs on a built-in 1300mAh battery, charges over USB-C, and comes with five nozzles. We can't promise any of those nozzles fits the Hiccapop's valve, so test it at home before you fly. Or skip the problem with a hand-pump bed like the Intex below.

Warranty note: Hiccapop's lifetime guarantee covers replacements shipped to US addresses only.

What reviewers say: many like how portable it is, how fast it inflates, and that kids enjoy sleeping in it. A noticeable number report air loss or holes over time, and several say Hiccapop replaced the bed.

Hiccapop Inflatable Toddler Travel Bed on Amazon

Alternative pick: the OGERY Travel Toddler Bed with Tent is also listed for 18 months and up, with bumpers on all four sides, a mesh tent over the top and a cordless rechargeable pump. The listing doesn't state how the pump charges, so check that it's safe to charge on NZ power before you rely on it. It's a newer listing with far fewer reviews than the Hiccapop; for ages 3 to 6, the Intex 66810FL is the more established, widely reviewed option.

Full details in our Hiccapop Inflatable Toddler Travel Bed review.

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Intex 66810FL Kidz Travel Bed Set

What it is: a kids' air bed (model 66810FL) with raised sides around a removable inner mattress (28 x 52 x 4 inches). The listing describes a plush surface and a double support structure. Overall it's 66 x 42 x 10 inches and 8.4 lb, and it comes with a hand pump, a repair patch and a carry bag. When deflated, you fold the frame and mattress into the bag.

Who it's for: the listing says ages 3 to 6 and up to 50 lb. That's an older range than the Hiccapop's 18-month minimum, so it isn't the one for a young toddler. The listing also says never to leave children unattended while using it.

The NZ advantage: it comes with a hand pump, so there's no voltage to worry about and no socket to find.

What reviewers say: many describe it as comfortable, easy to inflate and deflate, and handy for travel and visits to grandparents. Reviewers are mixed on whether it holds air overnight: some say it stays inflated, others say it went soft by morning. A few mention a plastic smell at first.

Intex 66810FL Kidz Travel Bed Set on Amazon

Which one should you choose?

Choose the Intex Kidz Travel Bed if:

• Your child is 3 to 6 and under 50 lb
• You'll change accommodation often and want a pump that needs no power
• You're happy to top up the air if it softens overnight

Choose the Hiccapop if:

• Your toddler is between 18 months and 3 years
• You want bumpers on every side, including head and foot
• You want to use a standard crib sheet
• You've tested a safe, non-US-mains way to inflate it

Either way: ask your motel or Airbnb host whether they can provide a travel cot or child's bed, and check the room is warm and dry before you set a bed up on the floor.

A quick note on car seats

If you're planning the bed, you're probably planning the car too. NZTA says children must be in an approved child restraint until their 7th birthday, and US-standard seats need the New Zealand "S" mark to be legal here. Check the NZTA child restraint rules and ask your rental company about hiring seats.

FAQ

Can I use the Hiccapop pump in New Zealand? No. Hiccapop says the pump is for US use only and could be dangerous internationally, even with a power converter.

What age is the Intex Kidz Travel Bed for? The Amazon listing says ages 3 to 6 and up to 50 lb.

Which is better for a toddler under 3? The Hiccapop. Its listing gives an 18-month minimum, while the Intex starts at 3 years.

Does the Intex need electricity? No. It comes with a hand pump.