When a little
baby is born, it has for nine months been used to the swaying
movements from the mother. These movements have soothed the
baby, stimulated its senses and given it optimal conditions
for intellectual growth. After birth, the soft and slow rhythm
of the swaying has been programmed into its cells as being
safe and comforting. The desire for the swaying rhythm never
leaves us. We cradle the baby in our arms and we carry it
in a sling. It falls asleep to the movements of the pram or
the car and later the swing in the park takes them all the
way to the sky. When we grow up, it is still part of life
as we listen or dance to music, or as we enjoy watching the
waves reach the beach. To sway is to feel secure and alive.
The idea of the Leander Cradle came to life,
as designer Stig Leander Nielsen’s sister-in-law expected
twins. While she was feeding one twin, the other also needed
to feel safe and secure. The Cradle proved a great help. The
sister-in-law, who is a health nurse, loved the idea and could
see the need for a modern cradle that could meet the expectations
of the latest knowledge regarding infants.
In Denmark and Northern Europe, where the Cradle
came onto the market in mid-2002, it has been highly sought
after both from parents and institutions working with premature
babies. Professionals agree, that the swaying motions of this
single point suspended cradle, give both security and stimulation
of the senses.
The Cradle is not a new invention but the Leander
Cradle combines design and function in a new and interesting
way. The simple and sculptural design is beautiful and of
the highest quality as well as very practical. It takes the
traditional cradle into the new millennium; timeless and modern.
The Leander Cradle excels by having several applications.
It can be suspended from a hook in the ceiling or in a tripod
which allows you to move it around the house. The tripod as
well as the fabric canopy are accessories. When unclipped,
the Cradle can be used as a mobile bed.
The baby’s safety is a priority. The
fabric and the mattress are made of allergy tested cotton
and are machine washable at 60 degrees Celsius. The oval shape
has no sharp edges and the fabric is soft to the touch
Stig Leander Nielsen says: “It is important to
me to create high quality products at reasonable prices because
I strongly believe that quality enhances the joy of living.
A cradle can obviously not replace the parents’ physical
contact with their child but I hope, it can be a great help
in their busy lives.” |
