Merino Wool Nesting Pod 3-in-1 with Milky White covers

Your baby wants to be held. Your arms need a rest.

Babies spend nine months curled up and held. We named KO-COON after that feeling. Every parent knows the moment: baby finally asleep on you, and they wake the second you put them down. The pod gives them a snug, held space of their own, in merino that feels and smells familiar.

Because it's modular, every part works on its own from day one. Border in, it's a snug nest. Border out, the base is a firm, flat merino mattress that fits your Moses basket, and the border makes a soft roll for tummy time. In the cot, the border tucks under the fitted sheet to make a cot nest. Later it becomes a bolster for their first bed, and the base their pillow. Handmade in our Cape Town studio, in milky white cotton covers.

"It was a total game changer! Our bubs is so settled." — Jen, ★★★★★

At a glance

• What it is: a modular merino wool baby nest, also called a nesting pod or baby lounger
• Age: newborn to a year and beyond as a nest, then the parts carry on for years
• In the box: merino base (also your Moses basket mattress, about 82 × 50 × 5 cm, medium-firm), 1.9 m detachable merino border, newborn cover (0–4 months), 4 Months+ cover, cotton carry bag
• Materials: merino wool inside, 100% cotton knit covers
• Made in: our studio in Cape Town, South Africa
• Care: wool cycle, cold water, no tumble drying

Will it keep my baby comfortable?

The contoured border gives your baby a soft edge to feel against, like being held. When the newborn startle reflex flings their arms out, they meet the border instead of open space, which can help them settle back down. Merino regulates temperature, warm in winter and cool in summer, and gently holds a familiar scent, the cue a newborn looks for when settling.

Why is overnight sleep in a baby nest not recommended?

Safe-sleep guidance from bodies such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the UK's Lullaby Trust says babies should sleep on their back, on a firm, flat surface, with nothing soft around them. The concerns with nests are that a baby's face can press into soft sides, a baby can roll or slip off onto soft bedding, and enclosed spaces can trap warm air.

How the pod is designed around these: the base is medium-firm merino with no loose fillings. The tied newborn cover holds a snug shape that supports back sleeping for the first 4 months, and you switch to the 4 Months+ cover once your baby can roll with control. Every layer is breathable merino and cotton. On an adult bed or sofa, use the pod only while you're awake and right beside your baby.

If you'd rather follow the guidance to the letter overnight: take the border out, and your baby sleeps on the firm, flat merino mattress in a Moses basket or bedside bassinet. Put the border back for daytime rest, cuddles and tummy time.

Not for every baby: if your baby was born early, at a low birth weight, or with a health condition, we don't recommend the pod unless your paediatrician says it's suitable.

The choice is yours. We've given you both options, the nest and the flat mattress. Whichever you choose, put your baby down on their back and keep the pod clear of loose items.

How long will we use it?

Years. From around 4 months, the 4 Months+ cover opens the nest into a roomier U-shape that works well up to a year and beyond. In the cot, the border under the fitted sheet is an easy way to wean your baby off the nest.

Is it easy to care for?

Yes. Machine wash the wool parts on a wool cycle with wool detergent, cold water and the lowest spin. Don't tumble dry. A Merino Puddle Pad protects the base, and a spare nest cover means one is always on while the other is in the wash.

What's it made of?

Merino wool and soft cotton knit throughout. Wool is naturally resistant to dust mites, mould and mildew, and naturally flame-resistant, so there's no chemical flame retardant against your baby's skin. It was designed with input from paediatric physiotherapists and occupational therapists for even, medium-firm support. Cover colours: Milky White, Grey Marl, Navy, Fudge, Sky Blue and Blossom Pink.

Read how our nest was designed on our blog · More questions answered in our FAQ

1. Delivery Charges

Ko-coon.co.za offers free shipping for the orders above R3000. If your order is below R3000, you will be charged a flat fee of R150.

For more information on delivery please contact customer services by email on hello@ko-coon.co.za or telephone +2782 411 8977.

PLEASE NOTE: Nursery furniture ships flatpack and require self-assembly.

2. How long will my order take to arrive?

We aim to delight our customers by delivering our orders in the quickest possible time. Orders ship directly from our Cape Town warehouse.

For in stock products, most of our deliveries to major centres take place within 4 working days via courier. *Things do happen that are outside of our control, so please always allow up to 5-6 working days for your delivery to reach you. Kindly allow more time for these items to reach you.

For Made To Order products please allow +- 3 weeks manufacturing lead time. There-after 4-6 days courier delivery to your home.

Delivery hours are between 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday. WEEKENDS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: Special Rates Apply (please email hello@ko-coon.co.za for a quote)

Please note that orders are only dispatched once we have received confirmation of your payment and the payment has cleared. The manufacturing time is calculated from payment clearance date.

3. 7 Day Returns

Right to Cancel

You are entitled to return your order for goods which are kept in stock, within 7 days of the goods having been delivered to you.

In such an event:

• You will receive a full refund of the purchase price within 7 days of the date of cancelling this agreement less shipping fees in both directions.
• You undertake to return the goods in their original packaged condition, unassembled and unused and in sellable condition.
• You inform us within 7 days of receiving the goods of your intention to cancel the order and obtain a Return confirmation email from us as per Returns Policy below.
• Goods which are custom-made to-order cannot be cancelled after having been delivered to you.
• If you wish to cancel your order, please contact us at hello@ko-coon.co.za
• As we try to process orders immediately it may not always be possible to prevent an order from being dispatched. If your order has already been dispatched you may return the items to us in accordance with our Returns Policy.

4. Returns policy
   
   1. We will accept returns on in-stock products according to the Right To Cancel Policy.
   2. Products which are made to order may not be returned unless the product is defective, damaged or if the product you have received is not the same as the product you have ordered.

All returns are subject to the following conditions:

• ALL returns are subject to pre-approval on a case-by-case basis.
• Products must be in their original condition, unassembled, unused and returned in their ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
• Products that have been Made To Order cannot be returned. (non-stock items).
• Custom designs or specific colour choices cannot be returned.
• Flat pack items can only be returned if they have not been assembled or removed from the original packaging.
• You will be liable for the full transport costs (round trip – outgoing and incoming) as well as for the commissions charged by the payment gates which will be deducted from your refund. Please note that this may differ from your original invoice as we offer free shipping on completed sales and sometimes subsidise, discount or absorb additional costs.
• Please report any shortages or damages within 24 hours from the time of receiving your merchandise in writing via e-mail. Please explain the problem or defect and include any photographs if possible so that we may best assist you. It may be that only a replacement part is required instead of shipping the complete product back to us, which will be issued at our own discretion.
• Any returned items must be in the original condition with packaging and literature intact or in suitable similar packaging if it came in un-labeled boxes. Please e-mail us first to obtain your return authorisation, should you wish to return goods with defects or that have been damaged in transit. Include your initial order number and write (“RETURN”) on the shipping label only please. Please do not write on the box or deface the product packaging.
• We will take responsibility for booking the collection with our couriers. Replacements can only be made once we have determined that there was a manufacturer defect or damage caused during transit. Items that are received with shipping damage will be replaced with the same or similar item at no charge, subject to stock availability.
• If it is subsequently found that the returned merchandise is not defective or damaged, the customer will be liable for all shipping costs.
• For the returns or exchanges of the orders collected from our studio, you will take responsibility for the transport costs.

All custom made orders are made especially for you and are therefore final sales. We cannot accept returns, cancellations or exchanges on custom orders unless there is a manufacturer flaw.

Goods: All our items are completely handmade. There might be slight variations in the patterns, size or color as seen. Our products are handmade and are really for those who enjoy the uniqueness of that. Slight variations are not deemed as errors or defects. This includes size variations of 1–5cm. If you are unsure about any part of the item you wish to order, please email us at hello@ko-coon.co.za. We are ready to help you prior to your selection and get the order right.

In the unlikely event that you have a problem with a product, please contact us.

Should you experience any problems please contact hello@ko-coon.co.za