Cocoon for newborns Cocoonababy

While waiting for the baby, future parents are trying to learn more about things that will help in caring for the baby in the first months of life. One of these things is the cocoon mattress, and the leader among the cocoons of this type can be called Cocoonababy - a mattress produced by the French company Red Castle.

Cocoonababy cocoon mattress is designed for babies from birth to 4 months of age and is often used with prematurity or low birth weight. The pose of a baby in Cocoonababy resembles intrauterine - the crumb lies on the back, its spine and shoulders are slightly rounded, the head is slightly raised, the position of the hands allows you to touch the face or grab different objects. This contributes to the correct psychomotor development of the baby and a more relaxed state of the crumbs.

At one time babies who were born prematurely were placed in special “nests”, trying to ensure the baby the comfort and safety that the crumb felt in his mother's belly. However, such "nests" were created in an artisanal way, so they had to be constantly refined, and the device itself was unstable. At that time there was no such easy and simple alternative for use in medical institutions and at home as Cocoonababy.

The creation of such a cocoon led to many years of research and observation of medical personnel on the development of newborns, in particular premature babies.

Nowadays, such cocoons are found in maternity hospitals and children's hospitals (in neonatology departments), as well as purchased for home use.

A stay at Cocoonababy helps:

• Reduce the risk of developing changes in the shape of the skull (plagiocephaly).
• Reduce gastroesophageal reflux and prevent colic.
• Reduce muscle tone.
• Reduce the startle response of newborns.
• To improve sleep, and the duration of sleep, and its quality.
• Stimulate the development of general motor skills and develop coordination of movements.
• It is convenient to feed the baby.

Separately, we note the advantage of cocoon from Red Castle, as mobility. The mattress is light enough (weighs only 1 kg) and is equipped with a zipper cover, so the mother can easily carry it around the apartment or transport it to another housing. In addition, in addition to Cocoonababy, quality accessories are being sold - spare cotton sheets of different colors and a sleeping bag.

• The use of such a mattress is limited, because as soon as the baby starts to try to roll over, it is no longer recommended to put him in a cocoon.
• Many mothers say that babies lying in a cocoon are hot. This is a significant advantage for early born babies for term babies, which is a disadvantage.
• The cost of the mattress cocoon is quite high. On average, such a product is sold for 10-11 thousand rubles.

• The filler for Cocoonababy has long and carefully been developed by physicians. They tried to find its consistency, density and elasticity, so that the baby felt like in his mother's womb. This mattress cocoon is not very dense, but also not very soft. However, it does not include balls that interfere with the movements of the child, and also does not have the effect of "memory". Thanks to the elastic base and the “receiving” surface, the crumb easily adapts to the new life in the air environment.
• A large number of studies have confirmed that the vital signs of a child in Cocoonababy are close to perfect. The use of cocoons-mattress allows you to slowly go through the process of adapting the crumbs to the new environment, and also reduces the risk of the appearance of especially common problems in newborns with sleep, digestion, muscle tone, and skeleton formation.

Cocoonababy mattress is available in three different sizes:

• Size 1 products are used only in medical facilities. In such a cocoon is laid a baby, previously residing in the incubator. The use of this cocoon mattress is recommended for babies weighing from 1200 g.
• Size 2 models are also used predominantly in hospitals instead of the traditional mattress. In such a cocoon stack kids who grew up from the first size. Both premature crumbs weighing from 2000 g and full-term babies can stay in it. The use of cocoons of the second size at home is possible only for babies who were born prematurely. The model is equipped with a safety net.
• Size 3 cocoons buy for home use. In such a cocoon can be a baby weighing 2800 g. Also, models of the third size are installed in medical institutions for examination or vaccination of infants of the first months of life. In a cocoon of this size, the doctor may examine both a newborn baby and a child older than 4 months, but the crumb must not remain in Cocoonababy without supervision.

After removing the pillowcase from the cocoon, place the baby on the mattress on the back. In this case, the baby's head should be near the upper tapering part of the product. Look at the limiter and, if necessary, change its position - it should be located right under the baby's booty to prevent the baby from sliding down. In this position, the feet of the crumbs will be slightly raised, and the baby will not be able to push off from the edge of the mattress. Next you need to remove the baby from the cocoon and put a pillow on the mattress.

A special belt in Cocoonababy surrounds the mattress and the child, not holding down the movements of the baby, but at the same time insures his position, thereby reassuring parents.

To put a belt on the product, you need:

• Arrange it around the cocoon so that the short part (for girdling the child) is open in your direction.
• Connect the ends of the belt on the mattress using velcro.
• Lay the baby in a cocoon and put together the Velcro short parts.
• Make sure that the belt is correctly located on the body of the baby, referring to the image in the instructions.

• The manufacturer recommends wearing only such underwear for such a cocoon. When the pillowcase is put on the product, you will see the brand name next to the baby’s feet at the bottom of the mattress. Do not cover the cocoon with a towel or other fabrics, as they can affect its inclination.
• As the child grows fast enough, the position of the limiter should be rechecked from time to time and adjusted, moving downwards. In this case, the baby's head should always be located near the top of the mattress. After some time, the baby will grow so much that his legs will go beyond the mattress. This is normal and does not interfere with the use of the cocoon.
• To stop using the cocoon of this brand should from the first attempts of the baby to roll over on the tummy. Typically, such attempts begin at the age of 3-4 months.
• Remember that a child in such a cocoon will be warmer than on a regular mattress, so do not wear a baby too warm. If you are interested in sleeping bags, you can purchase a cocoon-compatible model offered by the manufacturer Cocoonababy - Cocobag.
• To stimulate the development of the crumbs above the bed in which the cocoon is installed, you can hang the mobile with bright toys. At the same time, the mobile should be suspended at the level of the baby’s feet. If the child pays attention to the source of light or sound, change the position of the cocoon so that the baby does not constantly turn its head in one direction.

• Installing Cocoonababy mattress in crib for a child, make sure that the top of the product fits snugly to the crib. The sides of the bed must be at least 20 cm above the cocoon.
• The child should lie in a cocoon on his back, and there should be no objects near his face. Cover the baby with a blanket or blanket is not necessary.
• Do not put your child in Cocoonababy if you notice that some part of the product is torn, broken or lost.
• It is not recommended to put a cocoon with a child in a wicker cradle, stroller or carrycot. Also you can not put the mattress on a high surface. If the cocoon is used outside the crib, it is best to lay it on the floor with carpet.

Cocoonababy's removable pillow case and belt can be machine washed at + 30 ° C. To clean the cover with a zipper, you can use a mild detergent. In this case, remove the cocoon from this cover is not advised.

Should I buy such a cocoon, see the video of Tatiana Starikova.