

Its online reviews contain comments like “ my newborn baby loves it and sleeps 5-6 hrs straight in it!” and “ridiculously expensive but worth it… it’s the safest way to co-sleep.” (Safe sleep rules-such as keeping pillows and blankets out of the crib-are much more lax for babies and toddlers over 12 months of age.) Despite this, many parents are using it that way. Study: "Crib bumpers are killing babies"The DockATot’s website is clear that the Deluxe version, which is made for babies up to nine months old, isn’t for unsupervised sleep or nighttime sleep. We do not promote our products to Canadians as intended for sleep accommodation.” “We subscribe to Health Canada’s guidelines for the promotion of our products to Canadians. “The DockATot is used by many for supervised lounging, chilling and play time,” she says. Food and Drug Administration released a statement advising parents not to use sleep positioners, which are intended to keep a baby in a specific position while sleeping.Įlina Furman, director of marketing at DockATot, explains that her company’s product isn’t intended to be used for baby sleep.

Putting a baby nest product on soft surfaces like mattresses or couches increases the risk of suffocation.

“ We are aware of open investigations in another jurisdiction regarding baby nest incidents,” says Gary Holub, spokesperson for Health Canada. He adds that “ there have not been any incidents involving baby nests reported to Health Canada.” Health Canada’s statement warns against leaving babies unattended in those products (this includes letting babies sleep in them while a parent sleeps nearby), putting the nest inside a playpen or crib for sleep, or using the product as a co-sleeper in a parents’ bed.
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They define a baby nest as any portable infant bed with soft padded sides. Recently, Health Canada released an advisory warning parents that letting babies sleep in baby nests, or “baby pods,” puts them at risk of suffocating. (The smaller “deluxe” size for babies under nine months will cost you about $270 new and the “grand” size runs about $470.) But parents who are considering adding the increasingly popular cushioned baby lounger-or another similar product-to their registries should be aware that using it as a place for infants to sleep can be dangerous. The DockATot came to Canada in the spring of 2016 and is available in two sizes. Cannot be shipped to a post office box.It’s no wonder this stylish, relatively new baby gear product is lusted after by many new moms: The DockATot has over 280,000 Instagram followers, plenty of devoted mom bloggers plug it in their feeds, and celebs like Kim Kardashian and Lauren Conrad are fans. *This item can only be shipped to the United States. All filling materials are sourced from world-leading suppliers with hygienic and non-toxic properties. It's also ideal for transitioning into a bed when your little one is ready, thanks to the rounded sides that help children settle more easily and reduce the risk of falling out of bed.ĭesigned with love in Sweden and made in Europe. Multitasking, the DockATot Grand is perfect for cuddling, playing, lounging, resting and everything in between. The Grand dock is the ultimate multifunctional station for your growing little one. Meet our multitasking stage 2 dock for babies age 9 – 36 months. Gender-neutral, soothingly chic and the perfect complement to any décor, this lighter shade of grey is a solid choice for every family.

Machine washable.Ĭloud Grey is the shade you’ve been asking for. Compatible with all DockATot Grand Docks. On backorder for estimated late April shippingĬOVER ONLY - Grand Dock sold separately.
