Cocoonababy Nest Bundle with Fitted Sheet Plus Spare Sheet - White

The Cocoonababy nest was originally developed for premature babies on the neonatal ward of the North Hospital (Hôpital Nord) in Marseilles, France.

As time went by, the medical team realised that if full term babies were to lie in a similar nest they would also benefit from the advantages gained by the preemies. So, working closely with the medical team, Red Castle France created a larger version of the Cocoonababy nest for full term infants to use for the first four months of their lives. This model is available throughout France and abroad in shops and on websites which sell Red Castle products. In the Cocoonababy nest, your baby lies on his back in a semi-foetal, “contained” position. Whilst conforming to the medical recommendation that newborns should sleep on their backs, in the Cocoonababy nest, a child feels as safe and secure as he did when in his mother’s womb.

The semi-foetal position helps him to sleep longer and better. It also helps to avoid startle reflex (when a peaceful, sleeping baby suddenly throws his arms outwards and wakes up crying). It limits the risk of your baby getting a flat head, suffering from reflux and, by enabling your baby to touch his face and mouth, it helps him learn to control his movements (liberate and direct his motricity). The semi-foetal position also helps your baby develop relationships with those around him whereas lying flat on his back he would be looking at the ceiling or would invariably have his head turned to the same side (which is the position he adopted latterly in the womb).

This newborn version is for children weighing 2.8kg (6.2 lbs) and more. The Cocoonababy nest includes:

• an adjustable wedge which can be moved down the nest as baby grows, during his first 4 months.

• a white Fleur de Coton fabric fitted sheet.

• a Tummy band which maintains the child in an ideal position without impeding his freedom of movement.

During the first few months of a newborn baby’s life, the ergonomically shaped Cocoonababy will reassure your baby and help him or her adapt as well as possible to their new life. Lying in the nest, the baby, having left the boundaries of his mother’s womb, feels ‘contained’ and comforted.

The Cocoonababy allows your baby to adopt a semi-foetal, cradled posture with his or her shoulders and spine slightly rounded. This has many advantages including:

* It allows your baby to touch their face and mouth like he or she did in the womb giving them reassurance.

* It can help reduce gastric reflux.

* It can limit the risks of cranial 'flat head' syndrome, commonly caused when baby sleeps on his back on a traditional mattress.

* It frees and directs the baby's movement, which can help hand eye co-ordination development.

* It can improve the interactivity between the baby and those around him/her.

* It can be used to co-sleep with your baby

It is not recommended to put it outside in the sun to air it and let the sun “sterilize” it, because the sun may discolour the foam.

Suitable for 0-4 months

Dimensions: 69cm long x 39 cm wide x 17cm deep (at the top - approx 14 cm for the rest)
Weight 1800grams

International Shipping:
We ship your cocoonababy by registered post to all destinations including USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. You will receive a tracking number for your parcel and international delivery can take 5-10 days depending on where you are based. In general registered mail costs from €49 and is slightly more if you are buying extra sheets etc. Contact us if you have any further questions.

Ireland deliveries:

Free delivery on orders over €75!

We use DPD Couriers who usually provide next day courier delivery from Monday to Friday. Delays can sometimes occur beyond our control so we advise you to always include postcode if you live in a rural area and always return missed calls if you are out and about on the day of delivery. Usually the driver can leave the order with a neighbour or behind the fence etc on your instructions. Delivery cost is €4.50 nationwide for up to 20kgs. You can check your parcel through your unique tracking number anytime at: DPD.ie Track & Trace

Midday is our cut off for next day delivery but sometimes we can still include your order after this time. 

You can also choose to have your order delivered by An Post Parcel Post for €5.95 up to 10kg (the advantage of this is it can be left at the local sorting office for you to pick up at your convenience if you know you aren't going to be home for your delivery) or regular post for small items. 

UK and Europe deliveries:

Shipping to the UK and Europe costs from €7.50 and takes 2+ days depending on your location - we ship through DPD Couriers & An Post

Worldwide deliveries:

We use An Post Registered Post to ship around the world. Prices vary depending on weight and can be calculated from your shopping basket. Prices start from €8.80. Orders are usually delivered within 5-10 working days. Cocoonababy nests cost €44 to ship by registered post. 

Returns Policy:

You may return new, unopened items within 14 days of delivery for a full refund.

We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within one week of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (2 to 4 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (1 to 2 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply send us an email telling us what the item is and why you wish to return it. We will then email you instructions on how to return it to us to get your refund. Alternatively call us on +353 1 839 7637.