Its good to have friends with babies living all over the world. In this case The Netherlands, which is how I found out about this ingenious little cradle called Knoppa. Adapted from the Swedish colloquial word for the verb "to sleep", Knoppa is an appropriate name for this unique hanging cradle that has the ability to dangle anywhere: attach it to a ceiling hook in your bedroom, hang it from the wall on a bracket in your living room, or bring it outside and suspend it from a tree (should you be so lucky), or deck to enjoy some fresh air. Perfect for the parent who likes to sail. Literally keeping your baby within arms reach wherever you plan to sleep or rest with an easy to adjust pulley system allowing the cradle to be raised and lowered to your desired level.
Conceived by Swedish designers (and parents) Anna Häggblom and Ola Stålhammar. Their inspiration was drawn from imagining a solution to hang a cradle above them that would rock their little one with a soothing and calming motion. Once they had made one for their son, they quickly realized how simple but effective it was and thus Knoppa was born.
Knoppa offers real space-saving appeal especially to those living in a standard New York City or other inner-city dwelling. It's practical and attractive, even the most interior savvy parents will love this bassinet for its ability to fold flat and pack in the car or suitcase (weighting 4lbs), making it an ideal option to a travel cot.
Knoppa comes complete with mattress and hanging hardware. You can buy it online at funktionalley.com For more information about international vendors, visit knoppa.com