Baby Hammocks # 2

[nic]

Cass,
No haven't got it as yet. We were planning on ordering one in the next week or so. Thanks for the tip about it being a pain to get bubs in and out of. Will go have a look at them online again.
Nic

[Ozziehoffy]

Nic, where in Qld are you? If you are near me then maybe you could have a look at it and give it a go? Pm me if you like

[nic]

Cass, Thanks so much for your kind offer, but I live about 1000k's from you...bummer!

[numa]

Hello any experienced Amby Natures Nest hammock users! I have just set up my hammock and have a few questions - these all relate to using it for a newborn:

• The instructions says to use a Cuddle Snuggler for infants. I was going to buy one from the shop I got the hammock from, but the lady said I wouldn't need it. Any suggestions?
• Sheets - I didn't buy Amby sheets as I read someone's post saying the quality wasn't great. But bassinet sheets are too short. Did you use anything under bubs?
• The instructions says not to use plastic lining on mattress - does that mean don't use a mattress protector of any sort?
• I've read its good to wrap /swaddle bubs but the instructions says to wrap loosley with cover or quilt (leaving arms free). What did you do?

I've set up the hammock beside the bed and am hoping bubs loves it!

Cheers

Numa

[~Trish~]

Yay for getting an Amby! I'm sure you and your bub will love it . I hope I can help answer your questions!

1. I never used a snuggler for my DS, but he was 10 weeks old when we started using it. I still think you could get away without one, you wouldn't be using it for long.

2. I didn't use Amby sheets, I just used the cover that's already on the mattress and washed it frequently. If I needed to use something else, I just used a cot sheet folded around it.

3. I didn't use a mattress protector, I think that's what they are referring to? You can wash the entire mattress if you need to. I used to put a cloth flat nappy under DS's head because he used to be very spewy.

4. I'm not sure why it says not to wrap your bub? I used to fully wrap DS all the time in his Amby when he was little! Maybe it's incase they accidently roll over? By then you'd stop wrapping your bub anyway.

I hope this helps!

[sweetpea678]

My bub started in mine at 8 weeks with no snugglers. She never liked being wrapped so never did, i only use the cover that came with it, i also made one myself. I also wrap a cloth nappy around the top bit where bubs head is as she dribbles and is sweaty.

She is 6 months now and still going in it realy well. She can roll on the floor but does not do it in the hammock.

[thepixie]

I used a snuggler with DD but she grew out of it ... maybe around 12 weeks?
used the Amby sheets but I rarely need to wash them cause I use a cloth flat nappy under her and then a folded wrap over that. nothing has ever got through the defences yet, touch wood! And DD has been wrapped every night and still is (although she has one arm out now).
As for the jump thing I thought it was a bit of a waste.... tried it at 3 months because she seemed to want to stand all the time, she was far too little for it. Tried it again yesterday, she enjoyed it for a few minutes and then wanted to get out. As someone else mentioned its a PITA to get bub in and out of. so I wouldn't bother.