Hey Mel,
I have 'The Baby Hammock' (see my ad in the Classifieds because I'm selling it) & I used to put Claudia to sleep in there during the day & the cot at night time. HOWEVER, if she had a really fussy day, I'd leave her in the hammock for night time & it helped her rest easier if that makes sense? I found the hammock great for when she was having a fussy time like she didn't want to be held or fed but was so tired & miserable & grumpy I'd just wrap her up, put her into the hammock & give it a little bounce or swing & she'd be out in seconds.

I don't know the SIDS recommendations on the hammocks for fact, but I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that they are recommended because baby isn't able to roll over onto their side or their tummy in the hammock, therefore their face was always free from the blankets, wraps, etc... I'm sure there are also girls on BB who have put those heart rate monitors under the mattress of the hammock though.

I hope this helps. It's a great investment that's for sure & if you want The Baby Hammock & stand, I"m selling mine!

Love Jayne xox
PS _ Where abouts in Freo are you? I'm in Waikiki, are you having bubs in Kaleeya?