In the Cocoonababy nest, your baby lies on their back in a semi-foetal, “contained” position. Whilst conforming to the medical recommendation that newborns should sleep on their backs, in the Cocoonababy nest, a baby feels as safe and secure as they did when in their mother’s womb. The semi-foetal position helps them to sleep longer and better. It also helps to avoid startle reflex (when a peaceful, sleeping baby suddenly throws their arms outwards and wakes up crying). It limits the risk of a baby suffering from reflux and, by enabling your baby to touch their face and mouth, it helps them learn to control their movements (liberate and direct motricity). The semi-foetal position also helps your baby develop relationships with those around them whereas lying flat on their back they would be looking at the ceiling or would invariably have his head turned to the same side (which is the position adopted latterly in the womb). This newborn version is for children weighing 2.8kg (6.2 lbs) and more. The Cocoonababy nest includes: an adjustable wedge which can be moved down the nest as baby grows, up until they are 3 months old. 2 white Fleur de Coton fabric fitted sheets a Tummy band which maintains the child in an ideal position without impeding his freedom of movement. During the first few months of a newborn baby’s life, the ergonomically shaped Cocoonababy will reassure your baby and help him or her adapt as well as possible to their new life. Lying in the nest, the baby, having left the boundaries of their mother’s womb, feels ‘contained’ and comforted. The Cocoonababy allows your baby to adopt a semi-foetal, cradled posture with his or her shoulders and spine slightly rounded. This has many advantages including: It allows your baby to touch their face and mouth like he or she did in the womb giving them reassurance. It can help reduce gastric reflux. It can limit the risks of cranial 'flat head' syndrome, commonly caused when baby sleeps on his back on a traditional mattress. It frees and directs the baby's movement, which can help hand eye co-ordination development. It can improve the interactivity between the baby and those around him​/​her. It can be used to co-sleep with your baby.