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Okoa Hammock: The Perfect Sleep

The leap from the womb to the real world is challenging for most babies and can result in sleep issues for the entire family. The natural swinging and rocking motion of the hammock induces sleep in babies and keeps them asleep longer.

✮ Assembled Dimensions: 43”L x 60”H x 42”W
✮ Assembled Weight: 30 Pounds 

• Design
• Features
• Care
• FAQs
• Delivery

• The Okoa Stand is made from European Beechwood, known for its excellent physical properties is designed for beauty and function.  Our Hammock fits perfectly within the moon-like crescent shape of the stand.  The solid aluminum die castings hold it all in place and provide a perfect finished detail. 

• Hushamok babies fall asleep fast and stay asleep longer.  Our hammock cradles baby from the sides by maintaining the natural primary curvature of the spine and gives baby the feeling of being back in the womb.
  includes:
  ✮ Okoa Stand, Hammock, 2 organic cotton sheets, 1 mattress, EVA insert, innovative leafspring unique to our hammock (it’s the motion in Hushamok)
  ✮ Designed for newborn sleep
  ✮ Harvested European Beechwood is often described as "the most sustainable forests on the planet"

  Did We Mention It's Organic & Sustainable?
  ✮ All natural, 100% organic cotton, no flame retardants used, ever.
  ✮ The aluminum castings get top marks for durability, recyclability and sustainability. 

• Safety:
  ✮ Hushamok Hammocks must always be used with a Hushamok stand.
  ✮ US & EU Safety Certified.
  ✮The stand has been tested to hold some serious weight but be sensible use only with authorized Hushamok products.
  ✮ Stop using Hammock when baby begins to roll over or has reached maximum a weight of 22 pounds.

  Care:
  ✮ Hammock is machine washable.
  ✮ If you would like to enhance the natural beauty of the Okoa Stand simply use a damp cloth and wipe down with linseed or olive oil.

• Why should my baby sleep in a Hushamok Hammock don't I need a crib?

  In the beginning you don't need a crib, in fact one of the worlds most respected authorities on infants, Dr. William Sears (M.D) recommends the use of a baby hammock as the natural swinging, rocking and bouncing motion induces sleep and keeps babies asleep longer. Unlike adults, babies are triggered to sleep by motion; haven't you noticed how your baby during pregnancy sleeps while you're active and then loves to kick you in the ribs when you're lying down at night.

  The difference between a baby hammock and other nursery furniture, including cribs or a baby bassinet, is the way the baby is supported. Before a baby is born, they are cozy and squished in the womb where they experience a lot of movement. Once born, sleep in flat and static surfaces such as cribs and baby bassinets can be challenging for babies since they are accustomed to a warm womb-like environment. Hushamok's baby hammock has been designed to mimic this womb-like environment for newborn sleep. Our innovative leafspring is unique to Hushamok and provides a gentle rhythmic rocking motion that helps newborn babies sleep better and longer.

  Are Hushamok Baby Hammocks Safe?

  We believe they're even safer than cribs. A study on carbon dioxide rebreathing in infants from the University of Otago in New Zealand shows that baby hammocks have virtually no carbon dioxide build up which is what it believed to be one of the causes in SIDS. Because of the natural motion of the hammock, carbon dioxide does not become trapped around the baby, which when re-breathed is said to cause the deadly acidosis. The 100% organic cotton contributes to a healthy sleeping environment for newborn sleep. For optimum results we recommends baby is swaddled while in the hammock. Hushamok use is in line with the recommendations in the prevention of SIDS that babies should ALWAYS be placed on their backs.

  I'm concerned about exposure to toxins, is the Hushamok treated flame retardant chemicals?

  The Hushamok baby hammock has not been treated with any fire retardant chemicals. Our mattress cover is made from cotton. The natural cotton is un-dyed providing the most natural eco-friendly sleep for your baby.

  Can my baby move in the hammock?

  Hushamok baby hammocks offer a natural soothing motion, it is an undulating movement that gently rocks babies to sleep. This movement helps babies fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer . Hushamok does not recommend using any pillows, wedges or positioners in the baby hammock as these may pose a suffocation risk to baby. Hushamok recommends swaddling, and if that doesn't agree with your baby that's not a problem. Our four-point leafspring means that the hammock cannot tilt so you and your baby can explore to find the perfect sleep spot.

  Can the Hushamok Baby Hammock be used in the day and night?

  Yes, our baby hammock is designed for both day and night sleeps. The more a baby uses the hammock, the more they learn to self-soothe and go to sleep unaided.

• ✮ Carton Dimensions: 34” x 20” x 10” (ships in 2 cartons)
  ✮ Assembled Dimensions: 43”L x 60”H x 42”W
  ✮ Assembled weight: 30 Pounds