WHAT MAKES A MIYO HAMMOCK DIFFERENT FROM A CRIB OR MOSES BASKET?
In a 2008 survey of 63 families using the Miyo Hammock for up to a year: • One third of babies slept through the night by 6 weeks old. • Four out of five were sleeping through by 16 weeks old. The main difference between a hammock and cribs or Moses baskets is the way the baby is held and supported. Before a baby is born, they are held very tightly in the womb and experience a lot of movement as the mother moves around. Once they are born, flat and static surfaces such as a Moses basket are completely unknown to babies – they are used to being held and supported with something around them combined with their mother’s movement. The hammock has been designed specifically to mimic the environment of the womb by holding the baby so they feel secure. The spring reproduces the movement of the mother, gently rocking the baby and giving them the sensation they love. These two design features give the baby a sensation of security and comfort, enabling them to relax and to sleep.
