Just before the appearance of the baby in the family, parents tirelessly think about how to ensure the most comfortable and safe living conditions for their child. This issue is especially relevant for babies who were born prematurely. Cocoonababy Red Castle will help in this difficult task.
Cocoon for sleep - a unique development of doctors
Since the early 2000s, unique mattresses for children began to appear on the markets. Products for newborns are presented in a huge assortment, but this development instantly attracted great attention of parents.
A unique mattress in the form of a cocoon for the smallest is the brainchild of French scientists and doctors. Cocoonababy Red Castle is a development of Marseille doctors specializing in neonatology. The main function of this mattress is to maximize the approximation of the position and actions that the child can perform to those that were possible in the womb. This is especially beneficial for those babies who were born prematurely.
Initially, Red Castle Cocoonababy mattress was made manually by doctors for premature babies. After numerous observations and studies, it was found that these cocoons are useful not only for premature babies, but also for those who were born nine months old.
Varieties
So, initially the Red Castle Cocoonababy cocoon was made by doctors of the Marseille hospital manually and was used only for premature babies. Now, after numerous observations and identifying the benefits of the product, they began to recommend and use it for all kids.
Cocoonababy mattress, reviews of which in most cases are positive, can be of three sizes.
- The first of the cocoons is recommended for use in all neonatology departments for children weighing 1.2 kg or more. In this case, you do not need to do any additional tilt for the crib, because Cocoonababy should be installed only in a horizontal position.
- Size No. 2 will be optimally used for children starting from 2 kg and approximately until they reach 4 months. In hospitals, Cocoonababy Red Castle No. 2 Cocoon for Newborns is used instead of the classic mattress, from the moment the child grew out of the previous product option. The crib in which this device is installed must not be tilted. When used at home, this type of cocoon is recommended mainly for premature babies who have already been allowed to leave the maternity ward.
- Size No. 3 is suitable for those babies who are born on time. It is used from the moment of discharge from the hospital. Also, it can often be seen in examination and vaccination rooms in hospitals. In general, it is used for babies weighing from 2.8 kg and until the baby learns to roll over (up to about 3-4 months).
Cocoon Secrets
Red Castle's unique sleep cocoon has two secrets. First of all, the doctors who dealt with the development of this mattress paid attention to the density of the filler. In its consistency and elasticity, it reminds the baby of the sensations to which he is accustomed to in the womb. At the same time, Cocoonababy Red Castle is created in such a way that its surface is unusually soft and delicate, which is very good for the baby’s skin, and inside the mattress remains elastic.
The second secret of the cocoon is the pose that the child takes while in it. It is the stay of the baby in this position that relieves him of anxiety and fear, trembling. A child can touch his face and put a pen to his mouth, as he often did in his mother’s stomach. Also, this pose allows you to reduce the risk of developing diseases such as plagiocephaly, gastroesophageal reflux.
Equipment
Cocoons, depending on size, have no differences in configuration. Each of them is equipped with the following elements:
- limiter, which makes it possible to adjust the size of the cocoon;
- pillowcase made of quality cotton;
- case with hidden zipper.
The limiter ensures the safe stay of the child in the cocoon. Due to the presence of strips with Velcro, it does not allow the baby to slide into the bottom of the mattress or push off from its surface. It also provides such a position of the child’s body when the legs are constantly raised.
The pillowcase that comes with the cocoon is made of high-quality Fluer de Cotton. The manufacturer also provides a wide range of spare parts.
The cover, the zipper of which is securely hidden, meets all sanitary and hygienic standards not only in France and Europe, but also in Russia. If necessary, it can be removed for cleaning or washing. It can also be treated with disinfectants.
Baby Benefits
Products for newborns do not always bring the result that you expect from them. A cocoon for sleep, which was originally intended only for premature babies, was incredibly useful for babies who were born on time.
First of all, it is worth noting that due to the baby being in Cocoonababy Red Castle, he maintains proper blood circulation and eliminates the possibility of blood stagnation, minimizes the chance of gastroesophageal reflux, plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome), and ensures the best development of visual and motor coordination.
Lying in such a cocoon, the baby is in a slightly bent state, while the head is on the same level with the body, and the chin is pressed to the chest. In this position, the child is not embarrassed, he can turn the head to look around.
If the baby lies on a regular mattress in a horizontal position, he may experience fear and anxiety, as well as problems with sleep. Cocoon helps to get used to the environment in the first months of life.
Benefits
In general, if we analyze the reviews of those parents who have already used Cocoonababy Red Castle cocoons, we can highlight the following positive points:
- kids behave very calmly, they are much less worried about fears and anxieties;
- quality and duration of sleep improves;
- thanks to the cocoon, it is easier to cope with problems of premature babies such as cranial deformity (plagiocephaly); after using the product in many babies, the existing defects were smoothed out;
- often mothers observe that babies are much less trembling (Moro's reflex) ;
- a separate advantage of the cocoon is its mobility and low weight, so it can be moved around the apartment so that the child is calm and watches his mother; also a mattress can be taken with you to bed or set in a crib;
- Many mothers are pleased with the availability of a removable cover and the opportunity to purchase spare sheets.
disadvantages
Since the cocoon is more focused on premature babies who have problems with blood circulation, one significant drawback that many mothers noticed is that it is hot in it. This is especially noticeable if a child who was born on time sleeps in it.
Also a significant minus is the short time of use of the cocoon. Cocoonababy Red Castle is designed for children up to four months, which can not but upset parents. Also, many are confused by the cost of this product, because on average about 10-11 thousand rubles will have to be spent on such a purchase.
Customer reviews
Cocoonababy, reviews of which are generally positive, is an indispensable thing for a modern mother, who must, in addition to caring for a child, have time to do millions of things. Parents unanimously say that the baby is comfortable in the cocoon, as evidenced by a good dream and the absence of constant crying. For premature babies, this thing is indispensable.
The only doubt that parents have when considering Cocoonababy Red Castle is the price. But since you can use it not as long as we would like, and the cost is quite substantial, many people think about the advisability of acquiring this thing.
On the other hand, if the issue is not the price, then this cocoon will become an indispensable tool for parents. Moreover, since its period of use is rather short, it can be left if a second child is suddenly planned.