Rocking cradle. Simplicity Cradle - “The beautiful but dangerous Simplicity Cradle. We bought it because we fell for an advertising ploy. The electronic motion sickness system is a myth." The best electric bassinets and mechanical rocking cradles

Rocking is the most effective way to calm and put a baby to sleep. Therefore, cradles - sleeping places for infants that can rock, have long been considered the best option for a bed for a little person.

Modern furniture manufacturers offer parents a lot of options - from classic cradles, designed like a pendulum, to complex multifunctional designs with an electronic control system.

Features and benefits of electronic bassinets for babies

An electronic rocking cradle is a sleeping place for newborns, equipped not with a mechanical, but with an electronic rocking system. That is, parents do not need to exert physical effort to rock the crib - just press a button on the control panel or remote control. It is recommended for babies up to 6 months to sleep in such a cozy bed.

Compared to the classic cradle, the electric cradle for newborns has the following advantages:

to calm the baby, you don’t need to be near the cradle, you can move away;
many models are equipped with an automatic activation system - they react to a child’s cry and begin to rock the baby themselves;
electronic cradles allow parents to free up precious time, which can be spent on equally important matters - for example, preparing food for the child;
additional options significantly expand the functionality of the device.

The only drawback of the electronic cradle is its high cost compared to the traditional model.

Even the best technology cannot completely replace the mother’s hands, so the child should not constantly be in the cradle without parental supervision. The optimal time for continuous rest in a rocking chair is no more than 2-4 hours.

Types and design of cradles with an electronic swing mechanism

The design of electric cradles is more complicated than that of mechanical models, but the general principle remains the same - structurally, such a crib is a rocking system, the bed of which is installed on a fixed stand.

There are several types of rocking cradles:

floor It is a cradle fixed between two support posts. The vast majority of models are equipped with wheels for easy movement around the apartment;
portable. In such a cradle the sleeping place can be removed. This allows you to move the crib to any place right along with your child. At the same time, the bed stand remains in place;
transformable cradle. This model can be transformed into another type of rocking chair: a rocker, a chaise longue or a baby chair.

The frame is the basis of an electric cradle, usually made of aluminum. This metal has high performance properties: strength, reliability and durability.

Check the presence of belts to secure the baby in the cradle - this is a mandatory element of electric bassinets - a fastened child will not be able to fall out of the cradle until the parents are nearby.

Electronic cradles motion sickness modes and functionality

The electric rocking cradle for newborns has a wide range of functionality. First of all, it is necessary to evaluate the available swing modes. As a rule, their number varies from three to eight.

The most popular are:

swing (classic) – this is a traditional swing mode, in which the cradle swings up and down along a semicircular path;
wave – the cradle makes wave-like rocking movements;
dance – “reverse swing” mode: the cradle moves in a semicircle from bottom to top;
kangaroo - jumping movements of the bed.

There are other additional modes that will help not only put the child to sleep, but also entertain him: for example, “car” or “nervous dad”.

When buying an electronic cradle, be sure to try all the modes - some of them may be too noisy, which will prevent your baby from falling asleep.

You can also find rocking chairs with a vibration mode, but you should understand that vibrating movements are very different from rocking movements and can be perceived by babies differently: they calm some, while others can be very frightening.

In some models, in addition to the standard motion sickness function, there are other options:

Cry response system that automatically starts rocking to calm the baby;
turning on soothing music or nature sounds;
ability to record parents' voices;
the presence of USB ports for connecting a smartphone and playing any tunes;
a night light with soft light is an ideal solution if a child is afraid of the dark;
the ability to change the swing speed and tilt of the cradle back;
Availability of a remote control system with a remote control.

As a rule, the cost of a specific model of electric cradle for a baby directly depends on its functionality. Therefore, when purchasing, it is advisable to decide in advance which options you are willing to overpay for and which are unnecessary.

Power supply system for electronic bassinets for newborns

One of the main criteria for choosing an electric rocker is its power supply system.

There are three options:

from a household electrical network;
from batteries;
from the battery.

In the first case, the rocking chair is connected to an outlet and is ready for continuous use. However, such convenience borders on low safety - no matter what precautions the manufacturer implements, no one is immune from interruptions in the operation of the household electrical network. It is better not to risk the child's health.

Battery-powered devices are not only safe, but also convenient - after changing the batteries, the cradle can be used immediately. The only downside is that you will always have to have a spare set of batteries on hand.

The most popular are battery-powered models, which are charged using a special electrical adapter.

Design and dimensions of the bed

It is important that the sleeping place is as cozy and comfortable as possible for the baby.

The standard size of a bed for a baby is:

width – from 70 to 90 cm;
length – from 30 to 50 cm.

It is best to choose a wider cradle so that the baby can easily roll over in his sleep. Pay attention to the interior decoration of the stock. It should be made of natural material - cotton or linen fabric. Inside there is an elastic mattress, which usually comes with the cradle.

To protect the baby from bright light, there is a dome-hood at the head, which can be opened and fixed in the desired position.

A baby cradle differs from a crib in its compactness and mobility. The crib is installed permanently in the nursery. It cannot be moved to another room without extra effort. It’s different with a deep, cozy basket. It will easily fit in the narrow space between the parent's bed and the wall and will become a carrier for the child in the first months of his life. Modern multifunctional options, such as electronic models from the Japanese manufacturer Combi, are suitable for sleeping, waking, feeding and even studying - the furniture is equipped with two tables.

Pediatricians note that in a small crib with high sides, a baby feels protected in the first six months of life. The tight space inside helps the baby take a position similar to the one he was used to when he was in the mother's womb. This helps reduce your baby's anxiety during sleep.

Choosing a cradle

When purchasing, the main focus should be on the functionality and design of the product.

Laconic models in modern or classic style can be classified as items whose popularity does not depend on fashion trends. Examples include products from the brands Micuna, Bambolina, and HPA.
Cradles for children with removable bases are convenient. You can take such a cradle with you to the clinic or to the country.
Models with musical carousels, electronic motion sickness systems, and hanging toys are popular. They introduce the baby to the world around him and develop his desire to learn new things. The LiderKids brand has such models.
An interesting option is a crib that is not placed on a base, but is suspended from the ceiling. Take a look, for example, at the hammock from the manufacturer Leander.

The Simplicity cradle was the first thing we bought. We paid 6000. We were very pleased with the built-in mobile phone with toys. After all, a mobile phone purchased separately can cost as much as this entire crib.

The whole appearance of this beautiful cradle is designed to instill in your fevered pregnant brain the thought “I want this, no matter what happens!” And your poor husband, if he decides to get in your way...)))

Many children's things and toys are designed for this, which will accumulate in pyramids in closets. And as they grow, these pyramids will become larger because often what parents like leaves the child completely indifferent. They are made so that we have time to finish playing what we ourselves did not have.

The advertisement said that the cradle had an “electronic rocking system.” And we proudly told our friends that while they were jumping up at night and had already earned themselves sciatica and arthritis from rocking their children with their arms and legs, we would rest. Wow! Our bed will rock itself!

And even though it is designed for such a short period of time, some people write in reviews that it served them for up to 8 months.

And if not, then so be it. But all the guests will think that you gave birth to a person of royal blood. But for many parents, this is how it is))).

After washing all the removable parts, we packed it up and didn’t even try to turn it on until our baby girl was born.

Imagine our surprise when we discovered that it did not swing.))) We examined it all, hoping that we had come across a defective copy, but everything was in place.

Electronic motion sickness is vibration. You can use the twist wheel to set the maximum speed. It will make the child scream like crazy. Try it yourself fall asleep on the Tractor.

Remote control You can turn on the melody, but you cannot turn the volume down. I still have to make my way to the bed.

Melody suitable for falling asleep, one. After that, the next one turns on, which wakes up the child.

Mobile There are models with sheep, but they are too plain, so we chose one with a mobile that had a bear, a giraffe and an elephant on it. That's very beautiful. But the child is indifferent to them.

In addition, it is located in such a way that you either have to place the child directly under it and he will be left without a hood to protect him from light, or under the hood, but far from the mobile.

Backlight Very useful for turning it on at night and rummaging around there in search of diapers and all sorts of things necessary for the child that “slept” there instead of him.

You can move the crib to yours. It was possible, but our own bed turned out to be so low that it was of no use. In the lowest position of the cradle, you still had to stand up to look at the baby.

Attention! Models made before 2010 are dangerous. If, as in the advertisement, you move the crib closer to yours and unfasten the fabric, leaving one iron bar remaining, the child can stick his head into the free space. And this means it is possible risk of suffocation. A lot has been written about this on American websites. These cribs have been discontinued, but on Avito you can find them in used condition.

Everything in the crib is secured with simple Velcro.

Linen. It is very difficult to choose underwear for it. There are only a few sets that are not very diverse and are quite expensive. However, it will not be possible to completely change the design. I saw on sale only a sheet with an elastic band + a pillow, which is not suitable for babies of this age + a blanket.

And of course, as soon as the child starts to roll over, this crib is no longer for him. She is not there to leave him there alone and mind his own business.

Our bed pleased our eyes for 3 months. At the same time, it served as a place where diapers were put, because as soon as we put our fallen asleep girl there... she woke up screaming and did not calm down.

If you have extra 6000 and the desire to show off and feel the overwhelming level of “cuteness” in the body, then the Simplicity Cradle is for you.

One of the modern devices that can make life easier for parents of a newborn baby is a mechanism for rocking a crib. Various manufacturers offer a large selection of products. To understand which one is better, you need to take a closer look at the description of each of them.

Sleep is very important for a small child. Its quality depends on how comfortable the conditions are. The Bayu-Bai device is designed to automatically rock the crib smoothly, so the mother gets the opportunity to rest.

The device is easy to operate. Almost all models have several swing modes and many other useful features. It is controlled remotely and operates silently; these are some of the most important advantages of the device.

There are many other advantages that will help you make the right choice.

The device is equipped with a microphone that is sensitive to crying. Sensitivity can be adjusted. As soon as the baby starts crying, the rocking program starts.
The device starts the rocking program at the moment when the child begins to toss and turn.
There is a timer. Parents themselves regulate the swing time. The minimum is 10 minutes, but you can program the swing for up to an hour.
There are 6 speed modes. Therefore, adults themselves choose which swing the baby likes best.
The device operates absolutely silently and will not wake up the child.

Many models are equipped with similar functions and have this characteristic.

The device fits almost all cribs with a longitudinal, transverse or universal pendulum. The safety of the device has been confirmed by research.

Numerous reviews indicate the reliability and usefulness of the product. There is no need to get up in the middle of the night to rock your baby. During daytime sleep, mom has a lot of time to do housework, cook food, or just relax.

Maria, 27 years old

“My friends gave Bayu-Bai a miracle device, and that same evening my husband installed it on the crib. The first thing I noticed was that the mechanism does not make noise. My daughter loves to wake up early in the morning when she is so sleepy. She started whimpering and moving. I pressed a button on the remote control and the crib began to rock, the baby immediately fell asleep, and I didn’t even have to get up. Now my daughter is two years old, but I still use the device.”

Quiet Wi-Fi mechanism

The Tikhonya Wi-Fi device is easy and convenient to control via any device where the Internet is connected. For example, a tablet or phone will do. You can connect to a Wi-Fi network or the device itself will find the network, as there is a built-in special access point. No need to install additional programs.

After installation, you are prompted to select a mode. If there is Wi-Fi, then the station mode is suitable; if it is not, the access point mode is selected. Then the intensity and time of swing are programmed, and the desired level of microphone sensitivity is set.

There are 6 speed modes, the swing starts when the child cries or tosses and turns, and there is a convenient remote control. You can independently adjust the sensitivity of the built-in microphone to external stimuli. The timer allows you to program the required time for swinging, the minimum interval is one minute.

The mechanism operates without creating any sound, there are no moving parts, and it does not take up much space.
Model Sonya
The device with an automatic pendulum mechanism Sonya works silently and copes with its tasks without difficulty. The device is easy to install; no additional skills are required. The package includes detailed instructions.
Characteristics of the model.
The device allows you to set any of 6 swing speeds. This will allow you to choose slow or fast motion sickness.
A timer will help you set a time limit for motion sickness. You can adjust the time from 10 minutes.
The motion sensor and cry response sensor automatically starts the rocking mode when the baby moves or cries. An additional function is to adjust the microphone sensitivity.
The device does not make any sounds during operation.
The set includes a convenient remote control with a screen and feedback. There are five buttons on the remote control. The response radius is 9-10 meters (concrete fences in the apartment are taken into account).

The device operates from the mains via a power adapter, which is included with the motion sickness device.
First, the mechanism is attached to the crib, then the power is connected to the network, and after that you can begin to set the desired modes on the control panel.

Model Goody
You can opt for the Goodie model, which also has a lot of positive aspects.
The device provides 6 swing speeds, which will allow you to choose the most convenient and enjoyable swing speed for your baby.
A remote control in the form of a key fob with buttons: start, stop and speed control allows you to control the mechanism remotely.
The device operates quietly, so it will not interfere with your baby’s healthy sleep.

The mechanism is easily installed on the crib; the kit contains all the necessary parts for assembling the structure.
Malyutka mechanism
The Malyutka mechanism is simple and easy to operate and has one swing speed, which can be set without remote control. In order to start the mechanism you need to rock the crib slightly. It also stops manually. Suitable for most cribs that have a pendulum mechanism.
Installation is easy and does not require any special skills. A magnet is fixed on the moving part, and a drive unit is installed on the stationary part of the crib. The device operates from the network.
Sovushka device
The modern model is the Sovushka swing mechanism. Works silently and safely. Includes many features to make parents' lives easier.

The mechanism has 6 different swing speeds.
There is a sensor that responds to the baby's crying and movement.
The timer allows you to set the desired time for swinging from 10 minutes.
The model includes a control panel with backlight and feedback, as well as a web server. But you can stop the crib manually.
The range of the remote control is up to 10 meters.

The device can be connected to a Wi-Fi network or it will find an access point itself if there is none.

Every day more and more devices appear designed to help a young mother care for her infant: sling scarves and, of course, rocking cradles for newborns.

It is an ergonomically shaped crib that can swing smoothly, simulating motion sickness for a baby in a mother’s arms. The oscillating movements calm the child and he falls asleep.

Features of a cradle for a newborn baby

Babies under 6 months require increased attention from their mother. To prevent a woman from spending hours with a baby, even the most dear and beloved in the world, furniture manufacturers and representatives of toys and other gadgets for children annually produce a huge number of rocking beds and their automatic “brothers.”

Cozy gadget from Tiny Love (photo)

If the cradle is automatic, then it must have seat belts. Belts secure the baby in a certain position.

The rocking chairs have different sizes. For example, standard cribs with a pendulum driven by parents have the following dimensions: 60 cm width and 120 cm length. These sizes will definitely be comfortable for a baby up to 6 months.

In addition, there are other options for rocking a baby. This rocking chair and rocking chair. Despite the fact that these devices are also intended for infants, they are best used from 6 months of age, when the baby begins to sit down.

Even the most capricious baby will like the model

In order not to buy several options for motion sickness devices, you can buy one transformer. It can easily transform from a cradle to a swing, and even a walker.

Review of beds for motion sickness

As mentioned above, rocking chairs for newborns can be divided into mechanical devices and electronic ones.

Mechanical rocking cradles swing either from the movement of the baby himself or from the influence of an adult. They can be supplemented with bright educational toys suspended above the child.

Cribs with a pendulum must have a swing amplitude lock so that you don’t accidentally swing the cradle more than necessary!

This type of cradles is considered the most reliable, since it does not contain electronic elements that can fail.

They require the constant presence of an adult, so the child will always be under control. This will eliminate any possibility of the baby falling out of the rocking chair.

Elegant rocking cradle

Modern electronic rocking chairs are driven by a special mechanism that is triggered by the baby's cry.

The rocking is complemented by the playback of children's melodies, and in some models it is possible to record the soothing voice of the mother on a voice recorder.

Many of them have several speeds for rocking the baby. There are types of electronic rocking chairs that can simply be set for a certain time (15, 30 minutes), after which the process of rocking the baby is completed. These devices operate on batteries or mains power, depending on the specific model.

Do you need a rocking chair? The question of how important various rocking devices are in caring for a baby arises for most mothers.

Automatic swing for newborns

The child grows and the load on the mother’s hands increases significantly. And if, moreover, the child is restless and active, then the mother has almost no time left for household chores. Then various rocking chairs for children come to the rescue.

Everyone decides for themselves how useful rocking devices are specifically for a given family. But the fact that these devices make a woman’s life much easier is indisputable.

The device will make mom's work easier

Safety and convenience

All rocking devices for babies are generally safe. They consist of a lightweight aluminum frame that is safe for the health of the child, plastic parts and a fabric base.

Mattel by Fisher Price “Growing Together”

Some models have additional removable covers that can be washed if necessary. The cradle can be easily moved around the apartment.

When choosing a rocking cradle model, choose those manufacturers who can provide a quality certificate for their products and the materials used!

Security measures:

The rocking chair's fastening straps must be fixed in a position that is comfortable for the baby, but so that the child cannot free himself from them.
Rocking devices can only be installed on high surfaces if there is constant adult supervision of the baby.
The child should not be in the cradle for more than 4 hours without a break.
Carrying rocking devices with a child lying in it is strictly prohibited.
You should not use the device when the baby’s weight has already exceeded the extreme weight limit specified by the manufacturer for this type of device.

Model Paola by Giovanni

The best electric bassinets and mechanical rocking cradles

Rocking cradle by Giovanni “Paola” (GL 2000)- an excellent electric bassinet for fans of mechanical models. It has a beautiful appearance and a folding, removable hood. Can perform bed functions.

It turns into a rocking chair with one press of a button. There is a basket for storing things. A mattress and a sheet with an elastic band are included. Minus - the size of the cradle does not exceed 85 cm. There is no mobile included.

When choosing the type of rocking chair, please note that electronic ones are not suitable for a baby’s long stay.

Giovanni Elite 4 in 1 Lilac- one of the best options for electric rocking chairs. It retains the properties of a mechanical rocking chair, but adds the function of electronically rocking a child.

The package includes soft night lighting and. Plays built-in lullabies. The downside is that the electric cradle runs exclusively on batteries. No network connection provided.

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Rocking chair Mattel Fisher Price brand “Growing together”– intended for children from birth to 3 years and weighing up to 18 kg. With retractable legs. Can be used both as a rocking cradle and as a rocking chair.

Tiny Love bouncer “My Princess”– a children’s room with a built-in vibration mode, educational toys and arcs. Designed for children from birth to one year. Withstands loads up to 11 kg. There are safety belts. Cannot be used for prolonged sleep.

Bouncer from Tiny Love “My Princess”

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