Choosing the Perfect Baby Hammocks as Alternative to Cribs

Baby hammocks are alternative to crib or bassinet, and is often credited with providing safe, comfortable place for babies to sleep.

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One of the first details to consider before buying is the weight or age maximum of the product, as each hammock tends to have different limit. You should also think about whether you prefer Baby Hammocks that hangs from the ceiling, or comes with stand. In addition, since the material makes up the bulk of this baby item, you should consider which type suits you best, as the fabric available ranges from cotton to breathable mesh.

The typical Baby Hammocks on the market comes with stand from which the material hangs.

This feature usually makes it easy to travel with the product since you can place it nearly anywhere without having to uninstall the hammock swing, but the stand does take up some space. On the other hand, some hammocks are made to hang from the ceiling instead, which is known for saving room. Fortunately, there are some Baby Hammocks that allow you to choose whether to use stand or the ceiling so that you can take it with you on trips if desired.

Another consideration to make is the type of material that you prefer for the baby hammocks. Many come with standard cotton or polyester, both of which are usually comfortable for the baby and familiar to most parents. On the other hand, mesh might be preferred if you live in warm climate and wish to allow the baby to get breeze when you place the hammock swing outside.

Just like most baby products, the typical hammock has weight limit, which you should heed in order to both keep your baby safe and avoid breaking the item. Some baby hammocks are tailored to newborns and very young infants, with weight limit of 15 pounds (6.82 kg), while others accommodate babies up to 45 pounds (20.45 kg). Thus, most baby hammock do not suit toddlers or particularly heavy infants.

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