Cradle

When you choose BABYBJÖRN Cradle you get a cradle with a unique rocking action that cannot get stuck in any position. It is lightweight and easy to move around from room to room. Your baby can breathe through the airy mesh fabric and it is easy for you to keep an eye on your baby, even when you are lying in bed. Assembly is very easy and the covering can be washed. 

BABYBJÖRN Cradle has been developed to be used by a newborn baby until he or she can sit unaided (approx.6 months) or weighs 8kg. 

BABYBJÖRN Cradle is easy to assemble, use the two screws and the Allen key that are included and follow the instructions in the Owner’s Manual. 

Assembly only takes a few minutes. The Allen key is a standard type.

The cradle’s outer fabric is easy to remove by opening three zips. Machine-wash the fabric separately at 40° C. The mattress is machine washable at 60°C. You can either remove the mattress fabric or leave it on during washing. Please use a gentle, bleach-free detergent. Do not tumble dry. The cradle framework and other details can be wiped using a cloth and gentle, all-purpose cleaner.

The mattress in BABYBJÖRN Cradle complies with existing mattress standards and has been developed in consultation with pediatricians. A thin mattress is safer than a thicker one.

Please note: Only use the mattress included with this product.

Mesh fabric has two major advantages. The first is that your baby can breathe through the mesh fabric. The second is that you can see through the mesh fabric. This makes it easy for you to keep an eye on your sleeping baby.

The movement is similar to that of a pram with spring suspension. The cradle is easy to rock in all directions. You can rock the cradle with gentle hand or foot movements.

BABYBJÖRN Cradle is set in motion by your baby’s movements and a baby who wakes up may be lulled back to sleep. Some sleep experts claim that children do not sleep as deeply when they are in motion. But Cradle stops rocking once your baby falls asleep, so he or she does not get accustomed to constant movement while asleep.

Cradle Harmony has been developed in consultation with experts, including American physician and child safety expert Mark Brandenburg. Doctor Brandenburg is convinced that BABYBJÖRN Cradle does not have any of the risks commonly associated with cradles. In his book “Child Safe” he writes:

“Injury occurs when a baby rolls so far to one side that the cradle fails to rock back in the other direction. If the cradle becomes angled to a degree that prevents an infant from moving off the railings, pressure against her chest can become great enough to prevent breathing.”

Doctor Brandenburg objects to cradles because they may get stuck at an angle which can be dangerous for the baby. But he confirms that there is no risk of this happening with BABYBJÖRN Cradle, as it stands firmly on the floor and does not rock in the traditional way and so cannot get stuck in one position. 

Furthermore, all sides of the cradle are made of a mesh fabric that your baby can breathe through, even if your baby’s face is very close to the side of the cradle.

The cradle weighs just 6kg/13lbs.
Height/length/width in transport mode: 13 x 79 x 58 cm
Height/ length/ width when unfolded/standing: 65 x 79 x 58 cm
Mattress measurements: 36cm x 72cm

Mattress cover: 100% cotton 
Mattress filling: 100% polyether 
Fabric around cradle: 100% polyester
Legs: Wood (beech) and steel, feet are made of TPE plastic
Canopy: 100% polyester 

Fabrics are tested and approved in accordance with Oeko-Tex Standard 100, class 1 for baby products. They are guaranteed harmless to children’s sensitive skin and will not trigger allergies. 

The compact size of BABYBJÖRN Cradle makes it easy to move, as well as snug and cozy for your baby, just like being in Mummy’s tummy.

Babies old enough to sit unaided should not be using a cradle – they can start to climb and at worst fall out of the cradle. That is why we have made BABYBJÖRN Cradle small – your baby should grow out of it when it is time to move on to a larger bed.

BABYBJÖRN sold an earlier version of BABYBJÖRN Cradle called Bassinet. BABYBJÖRN Cradle is a modified version with a number of improvements, which we also sell at a lower price than its predecessor. The basic design is unchanged.

The canopy is an accessory for BABYBJÖRN Cradle which is sold separately. This provides a cozy shelter for your baby. The canopy can also be used as a mosquito and insect net, as you can wrap it all the way around the cradle. 

The canopy fabric should be washed separately at 40°C. Please use a gentle, bleach-free detergent. Do not tumble dry.

Please note: Remove the fabric from the frame before you wash the canopy. 

It is easy to attach the canopy to the cradle by clipping it to the edge – no tools are needed.