 Believe
it or not, choosing a bed for your newborn may be one of the
most important decisions you will make as a parent. In the
first 12 months or so of life, a baby spends considerable
time in bed. It therefore stands to reason to ensure that
the environment he or she will call "home" for the next 12
months is safe and will encourage the correct type of development.
There has been much research in recent years on how the
sleep environment may affect a baby. These studies clearly
evidenced that with the right type of environment and stimulation,
the following benefits were found: 
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Increased weight gain
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Better neurological development
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Increased awareness
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Heightened hearing and visual functioning
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Decreased irritability
Most importantly, it is now accepted that some of these improvements are
not temporary, but long lasting, developmental decisions.
This new research has been utilized in the creation of the AMBY
NATURES NEST BABY HAMMOCK to provide a perfectly balanced,
safe and secure sleeping environment.
So what are the features of the AMBY NATURES NEST BABY
HAMMOCK that make it so special?
 The
entire design of the AMBY NATURES NEST BABY HAMMOCK
centres on creating an environment in which your baby will
be the most comfortable. Research (and common sense) tells
us that this best achieved by reproducing the conditions
that your baby experienced whilst is was in the womb. Recent
clinically controlled studies confirm that by providing
physical contact, enclosure and rhythmic movements, young
babies showed significantly improved physical and psychological
development. These studies teach us that having some
spatial restriction around the baby whilst it sleeps provides
tactile security and sensory stimulation. These make your
baby feel safe and comfortable, and encourage neurological
and physical development.
Your baby hammock simulates the conditions of the maternal womb. This is
because it the hammock design is unlike any conventional cot.
Firstly, the use of soft material and the close fit act as a "pouch" providing
the security and sensory stimulation your baby is used to in the womb.
Secondly, the hammock is uniquely designed so that your baby is slightly
elevated at the head end. This feature is important in helping babies with
chronic reflux.
 Thirdly, the
hammock is designed to so that that the natural motion of a restless baby
will create a rocking motion, which rocks them back to sleep. Waking up will
be a slow and pleasurable thing, as his or her stirring activates the hammock
into motion, often lulling him or her back to sleep. But unlike conventional
"rockers" the motion created by this natural movement is vertical and not
side-to-side. Vertical motion best replicates the movement of the womb as
the mother walks, producing feelings of suspension and floatation which greatly
pacifies an infant.
Although not referring specifically to the AMBY NATURES NEST
BABY HAMMOCK, Sheila Kitzinger (well known author of
baby related subjects) wrote in her book "The Crying Baby"
(1990) the following comment;
"The essence of it all is movement. Babies like to be moved. …Babies
seem to be striving for movement. Vertical, rather than side to side rocking
is likely to be especially effective and resembles the up and down movement
the baby felt when rocked inside the mother's pelvis before birth…Some
women find that a vertical rocker…helps babies relax and sleep"
 Finally,
the design of the hammock means that babies will naturally
lay on their backs. Some side to side rolling within the
hammock is possible, but the shape of the mattress means
that babies will find it very difficult to roll onto their
fronts. The soft mattress that is integral with the mattress
cups your baby, making rolling difficult. It also means
that there are no specific pressure points on the back of
the skull, so the risk of "flat head" is reduced.
The design of the AMBY NATURES NEST BABY HAMMOCK
(replicating the womb environment) means that it is ideal
for supporting the continued development of premature babies.
Experiments with "hammock incubators" in hospital intensive
care units have shown that premature babies nurtured in
a hammock within the incubator have better weight gains,
general maturity, better auditive and visual functions,
and are generally less agitated. Today, the AMBY NATURES
NEST BABY HAMMOCK can be found in neonatal intensive
care units, nursery and burn units, and is safely relied
upon by medical professionals in leading hospitals throughout
the world, even for the most fragile babies.
Designed for comfort and safety. It meets all available safety standards
and has been fully tested by independent safety laboratories and hospitals
(and of course thousands of happy parents).
The hammock comes with a fully quilted mattress and machine washable bed.
There are no hard surfaces, no electronic parts, just the natural balance
of comfort and sensory stimulation. The baby's weight is distributed evenly
with no pressure points.
 There is free
flow of air around the unit, making it light and fully breathable. Studies
at the Medical School at the University of Otago showed non dangerous levels
of carbon dioxide build up even when the baby's face was fully against the
side of the cot. (Using a model replicating a 3 month infant). The studies
also tried to measure carbon dioxide build up when a baby is face down in
the hammock but found it difficult to do so as the design of the hammock
meant the model naturally rolled back onto its side or back!
In addition, the hammock safely suspends your baby only 20cm from the floor,
so that you will be free from the concerns of your baby falling from the
height of a full cot.
Designed for practicality. The tough metal frame which suspends the hammock
is scratch resistant and can be assembled in minutes. The hammock can be
placed in any room quickly and easily, and is easily packed away into its
carry bag to double as a portable bed for travel. (The manufacturer recommends
that for safety, the hammock never be suspended from anything other than
its frame, so you should always use the hammock as a total unit.)
All in all, it is the most logical and natural transition from the womb to
the outside world during the critical first year of life. Colin Rose, author
and world expert on learning, recently wrote this endorsement of this hammock.
"The natural rocking motion and the soft womb-like feel
of a AMBY NATURES NEST BABY HAMMOCK can actually
enhance the intellectual, physical and emotional development
of a baby sleeping soundly within it. Since the hammock
costs less that a conventional crib or cot it is surely
a must for newborns. I only wish it had been available for
my children".
For more information on the AMBY NATURES NEST BABY HAMMOCK,
safety testing or uses, please visit www.babyhammocks.com.
Product options:
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 Product
Summary:
The AMBY NATURES NEST BABY HAMMOCK comes
complete with washable mattress, hammock, sturdy suspension
frame and spring and carry bag.
This product is designed for premature through to
12 months of age.
Sling is 100% cotton with a choice of white, raw or
blue colours.
Price: $445.00
Postage and handling: $25.00
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NOTE: Waiting on replacement stock
Amby Natures Nest accessories:
- Amby Baby Jump Jump
- Amby Baby Snuggler
- Amby Baby Matching Fitted Sheets
- Amby Mosquito Net
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Also Amby Natures Nest Hammock individual parts are available.
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