Agathe, physiotherapist:
“In the early stages, babies need to be curled up to be reassured and to begin to discover their environment. The birth cocoon soothes and encourages baby to fall back asleep; it can even be used in summer thanks to the thermoregulatory properties of merino wool. This is a soft swaddle, since it does not hinder baby's movements, and allows him access to his hands, to relieve his little aches. The permanent contact it provides helps prevent startled awakenings (Moro reflex), while guaranteeing optimal safety for baby during the waking and sleeping phases.”
Cocoon, slippers and adjustable hat pattern:
Patterns made by Agathe, early childhood professional, tested and approved by many knitters.
The cocoon is preferably knitted with 6mm circular needles, whereas the slippers and the hat are worked using 4.5mm needles.
When baby grows up:
To lengthen your cocoon when baby is 5 months old, we suggest you order an additional ball (“I lengthen my cocoon” option), all you need to do is unravel the bottom of the cocoon and work using the twe ends of the new ball.
Baby in the cocoon
The Ma Petite Laine birth cocoon allows baby to return to his favorite position, the one he had in his mother's womb, and gives him a feeling of permanent contact. This position also facilitates digestion and reduces colic. Usable from birth, it grows with baby until he is approximately 6 months old. Merino wool, suitable for the most fragile skin, does not itch. Newborns often have difficulty regulating their temperature, merino wool allows thermoregulation, the cocoon can be used in winter and summer.
Refill You won't knit the cocoon just once!
We have thought of everything, and offer the "cocoon kit refill" for those who already have the pattern!
Consider recommending Ma Petite Laine wool, it’s thanks to this that our company lives, and that your babies are soothed :-)
Recommendation for safe sleep : The cocoon replaces the sleeping bag and can be used while sleeping.
It is smaller than the baby and its rolled edge is naturally positioned at the level of the baby's elbows.