Design Dua

“The cradle provides a smooth, natural transition and adaptation to new developmental conditions. A child in the cradle is less likely to suffer from hypertonicity, colic, fears, and, accordingly, develops more harmoniously. In addition, the cradle, due to its small size, is easier to move and makes it possible to be near the child more often, which also has a positive effect on the psychological state of the child and parents, ”says psychologist Ksenia Smorodinskaya.

Elena Ambrosimova

There are also arguments against overcrowding: the cradle cannot be hung on the loggia for winter sleep. A child in overalls and a warm envelope itself resembles a large cocoon. That is why the dimensions of the strollers are so large: they are designed for winter walks and the sleep of a six-month-old, rather large baby. And hanging cradles - no. For children whose first six months fall in May-October, and even in the southern regions of Russia, it is strange to think about a winter envelope, a cradle would be the best option. And if you have a "winter baby" - then no cradles for sleeping on the terrace: only a stroller. nine0006

Tip: Look for a bassinet with seat belts and a hammock to prevent tipping over when you wake up. There are, for example, Amazonas Koala (pictured above).

Cariboo

Maria Gladysheva

Argument 7: by cradles will fit into places where there is nowhere to put a crib
There are situations when there is not enough space on the floor to put a full-size crib for a newborn. And a ceiling-mounted cradle or a sleeping basket is the solution to the problem. nine0006

However, we must not forget that wooden baby cribs are produced more compactly than standard ones (they are called “cradle beds”). In fact, it will be the same cradle, only not suspended, but on legs with rollers or runners for motion sickness.

Enjoy Home Studio

BUT you can leave a baby in a crib - no in a cradle
This phrase may seem like blasphemy: how is it to leave a baby? One? In the crib? Unattended?

Olga Shangina | Photography

But you will most likely have to do this dozens of times a day: no one canceled the shower and toilet.

A child over three months old learns to roll over from side to side. Indeed, leaving him alone in a rocking cradle is much more dangerous than in a crib. The alternative is just a playpen.

Arca design

BUT the bed can be moved close to your own
Usually, in this case, the side is removed from the crib and moved close to the parent: there is no risk of accidentally crushing the baby in a dream, as if laid on an adult mattress (this is done by supporters of joint sleep). nine0006

Unfortunately, this is convenient in theory - until you start joining two beds in height (it is almost impossible to make them flush). And if an adult bed also has a protruding frame, the hole on the “border” will have to be plugged in a completely artisanal way. Or keep the sides raised, and the crib "assembly" (as in the example in the photo above).

LUCIA BARTL

In the cradle, hanging next to the bed, you can also reach out your hand - put it on the child's tummy to calm night colic. nine0006

You still have to get up (wake up) to change a diaper, there are no options here. Putting a fed baby to bed and rocking half asleep (your) is sometimes more valuable than just sleeping next door. And due to the length of the mounting suspension, you can hang the cradle to the ceiling at any height you need.

BUT "in the kitchen" it is easier to put a chaise longue - a cradle why
The chaise longue is a child seat with an adjustable seat. Unfortunately, it cannot replace a stroller or a cradle: it is an accessory for a sleepless child. Sleeping (and lying down for a long time) in a sun lounger is bad for a newborn's spine. nine0006

Elena Ambrosimova

Pictured: Stokke's new 2018 Tripp Trapp® Newborn Set (growing high chair and superstructure bed for a newborn). If the Norwegian - insanely expensive - high chair already has a lot of analogues, like the Russian growing high chair kotokoto or "Humpbacked Horse". That cradle-superstructure for a newborn can only be bought in the original version.

Cariboo

BUT I'm not gonna rock baby
Don't download. Like beds without runners, cradles are also “fixed”: they look like a large basket with a mattress - with or without a support. This can be put on any free surface like a chair, table, bedside table. There is tightness and psychological comfort from co-sleeping - there is no rocking. The second option is a wooden cradle in the manner of a reduced bed.

So, we advise you to buy a hanging cradle for newborns:

Maria Gladysheva

1. If you have a spring or early summer child. And you plan to spend a lot of time outdoors with him.

2. If you want your newborn to always be “where mom is”. And you have free hands.

3. If you have a small apartment or room, there is nowhere to put a regular bed.

4. If furniture cannot be rearranged. Unlike a traditional crib, the cradle can be hung anywhere.

5. If you have a multi-storey building, you need a second bed downstairs.

White Fox Styling

You don't have to buy a bassinet:

1. If you don't want to hang it up. There are floor options for "hammocks" made of textiles and carrying baskets - they are just as compact and designed for sleeping.

2. If you are not financially ready to buy for three months. Take a used "cocoon" - it's cheaper.

3. If you lead an active social life - take your child to visit, to a cafe - a reliable car seat will be much more useful. Especially one that can be mounted on a wheelbase and turned into a stroller. nine0006

4. A second carrycot can replace the baby carrier. In a few months, you can sell it too.

YOUR TURN…
Do you think the cradle - is an excess or a necessity? What exactly, in your opinion, is the use of the bassinet? Share your ideas on how to properly hang a baby bassinet in your home for both mom and baby

Sponsored

Ihr Ansprechpartner für Komplettsanierungen & Neubau | Düsseldorf

do-it-yourself wicker basket for a newborn made of wicker, baby carriers

The baby sleeps a lot during the first months of his life. Up to two months, the newborn is awake only 6 hours a day, the remaining 18 hours he rests.

The duration of sleep is gradually reduced: by six months to 16 hours. That's most of the day! So, the baby's sleeping place should be comfortable and safe. nine0006

After being in the womb, the baby will be more comfortable in a small enclosed space. This requirement is best met by a cradle. It is also called a cradle, basket, carrying.

In the old days, hanging cradles were used to make the baby easier to rock. The wicker version, made from natural materials, is absolutely safe and will not cause allergies.

Contents

• 1 What a wicker cradle looks like
• 2 Features of the children's basket for infants
• 3 Popular brands
• 4 How to make yourself
  • 4.1 Material Choice: Roang or IVO for newborns

    The cradle is a small baby cradle. It is designed for babies up to 6 months old. A wicker cradle for babies, unlike a bed, is a one-piece product. nine0243

    ComfortBaby Home

    It does not have removable, adjustable sides, a bottom that can be set to different heights. The mattress is placed in the basket. Some manufacturers upholster the cradle from the inside with soft fabric and make a hood, like in a stroller. The cradle may have handles for carrying or hanging.

    It can be placed on a special stand in a stable position or on skids to rock the baby. Depending on the manufacturer, the stand may or may not be included. There are models with wheels to transport the baby from room to room. nine0006

    Caprice Royal

    Baby basket features

    Compared to a regular baby crib, the basket has a number of advantages:

    • Small size. The size of a bed in a standard baby cot is 60 cm wide and 120 cm long. The height of the baby at birth is on average 50 cm. Therefore, the length of the bed in the cradle ranges from 75 to 100 cm, and the width is from 40 to 55 cm. Obviously, it is much more compact. nine0223
    • Mobility. The wicker carrycot is very light and does not take up much space. Therefore, it can be placed anywhere. If she has handles, then the cradle is also used as a carrying cradle for newborns: they take it with them to the kitchen, into the car, put it on the floor, on the parent's bed.

    The main disadvantage of the cradle is a short period of use. A few months after birth, the baby will grow up and no longer fit in it. In addition, he will learn to roll over and sit down. Staying in the cradle will become unsafe for him. nine0006

    The wicker cradle will not cause allergies in the baby, since a minimum of varnish and paint is used in its manufacture.

    Environmental friendliness is the main advantage of wicker cradles (photo)

    Popular brands

    Wicker baskets for carrying babies are produced by different manufacturers. Price will vary depending on what is included. The cheapest wicker cradle will cost in the form of a basket with handles without additional accessories. nine0243

    The presence of a stand, mattress, blanket, pillow increases the cost of the cradle.

    Expensive cradles are equipped with cotton bedding and bedding made from natural materials with antibacterial fillers. Lingerie made in delicate shades is often decorated with author's embroidery and fine lace. For canopies, thin tulle is used.

    Cuccioli model from Italbaby brand

    Let's take a closer look at cradles from different manufacturers. nine0243

    All baskets for newborns by Italian company Italbaby are made of rods, upholstered inside with soft cotton fabric with a delicate pattern. Cheap models have a folding fabric hood, more expensive ones have a tulle canopy.

    Regardless of the price, the set includes the cradle itself, mattress, blanket with pillow. In more expensive models, bed linen is made of high quality fabric with delicate seams. Such cradles are equipped with large rubberized wheels. nine0006

    Baskets for newborns of another Italian brand Pali are made of natural rod. They are equipped with handles, many of them have a fabric hood. The set includes a cradle, mattress, bed linen.

    Funnababy (Turkey) sells carriers made from rattan. The set includes a mattress, a sheet, a duvet with a duvet cover, a pillow and a pillowcase. The cradles of this manufacturer are easy to carry. Optional stand can be purchased. nine0006

    Greek manufacturer HPA offers bassinet made of wicker. Like most cradles, this company's cradle has handles and can be used as a carrier. A mosquito net is also included with the standard set.

    HPA Kikirikoo

    The Polish brand ComfortBaby represents indoor prams. This is a cradle on wheels. These strollers are easy to move around the house. Blanket, pillow, duvet cover, pillowcase, canopy and soft side are included. nine0006

    The Russian company Pletenny Dom presents a classic rattan cradle. It is sold without bed linen and mattress.

    Factory MOZHGA (Russia) offers cribs from split vines. They come with handles and a stand is included. Bed linen is not included.

    For the production of expensive cradles, specially processed materials are taken that do not require varnishing and paint.

    Caravel product from MOZHGA

    Table - Models of cradles and their main characteristics

    nine0345 willow vine

    Name, country of origin	Material	Dimensions cm	Handles	Stand	Mattress	Blanket
    Pali Moses Basket Gigi Lele, Italy	palm leaves	44x84	+	not included	+	+
    Carrying basket Italbaby Cuccioli, Italy	rattan rods	50x86	+	not included with	+	+
    Cradle “Barney”, Russia	rattan rods	40x80	–	not included with	–	–
    Room stroller ComfortBaby Home, Poland	45x85	–	included with	+	+
    Caravel Cradle MOZHGA, Russia	willow vine	47x85	–	not included with	–	–

    Snow-white set for sleeping and resting a newborn

    Barney

    How to make it yourself

    You can make a wicker basket for a baby yourself. nine0243 To do this, stock up on the necessary materials and patience. Those who have ever made wattle in the country or in the village will find it easier, because the weaving technology is the same. For beginners, it will take more than one evening to create a cradle.

    Material choice: rattan or willow

    Wicker carriers are most often made of rattan or willow.

    Rattan is dried rattan stems. It grows in tropical Asia. The tree has even stems: the diameter may not change for four meters. nine0006

    Because it grows in humid climates, it bends easily. The structure of the wood is slightly porous. This ensures the stability of the finished product in a humid environment. Since the rods are long and even, the rattan cradle looks very neat.

    Willow loves moisture too. The wood of its rods is more dense, homogeneous, but also less flexible.

    Willow twigs have more knots. But this is not always a drawback: thanks to the knots, the willow cradle looks more interesting and looks like an old one. nine0006

    Willow benefits: It has antiseptic properties and is inexpensive.

    Leipold Amadeus

    How to make a wicker bed

    Since rattan grows in Asia, you need to buy it in a store to make a basket.

    Willow twigs can be prepared by yourself. This should be done in autumn, before frost, or in spring, before buds appear. Cut off thin twigs that bend but do not break. Quality raw materials have a thin core. nine0006

    Prepared twigs are boiled for one hour on high heat and one hour on low heat. And dark rods need to be boiled for three hours. It is easier to remove the skin from boiled branches.

    Here's a miracle you can do with your own hands

    To create a cozy basket for your baby, follow these steps:

    1. The first step in weaving a basket for a newborn is making the bottom. To do this, take 3-4 long rods and 7-8 short twigs. Short rods are split and long ones are inserted into them, as in the figure. To make the rods bend better, they are pre-soaked. For beginners, the rods can break, but over time, you can learn to feel the rod. nine0223
    2. The next step is to insert the uprights. The bottom is placed on edge and racks are inserted every 5 cm. They put the bottom on the table, and connect the racks at the top together to make it more convenient to weave.
    3. Then weaving. Between the racks lay twigs. They should go around the racks in a figure eight. To make the product look neat and complete, they make an edging. To do this, use the type of weaving "braid". When the edge is finished, the racks are not cut off, but tucked into the edge.
    4. At the very end, they make pens. To do this, use a thick stick that can be bent into an arc. The stick is inserted between the intertwined twigs of the basket. If the weaving is tight, then it will not be easy to do, but the reliability will be higher. nine0223
    5. A baby mattress and bed linen are placed in a handmade carrier.

       ---

       Learn more

       • 
         Thumbsucking in the womb
       • 
         How to help a child with mucus cough
       • 
         Hiccup cure for infants
       • 
         Giving up child
       • 
         Gestational sac but no baby
       • 
         Cure a head cold
       • 
         Numbness in hand after pregnancy
       • 
         How to make your child respect you
       • 
         How do you know your baby is constipated
       • 
         How is epidural done
       • 
         8 months pregnant with triplets