The Kanoe is a 100% organic cotton hammock with a unique canoe shape that safely cradles and comforts a baby.   A specialized weight-calibrated hanging assembly enables the hammock to bounce and sway, mimicking the sensation of being held and rocked by a parent.  Parents and daycare providers are finding that the Kanoe is especially effective when bounced and rocked by hand, producing an enhanced level of motion that soothes and calms restless babies.

The Kanoe is the only certified organic and fair trade baby hammock available.   Its contemporary design, superior materials, and versatility set it apart.

Parents have always known that babies love to be cradled, rocked and bounced.   Now we know that babies need cradling and motion for healthy development.  The Kanoe is a motion sensitive baby hammock that rocks and sways in response to your baby's subtle movements, providing, a safe and comforting place where babies can rest better and sleep more soundly or where they can just enjoy the calming bounce and sway of the hammock.   

Movement is essential to life...

Motion is known to be highly beneficial to a child's development, happiness, and well-being.  The Kanoe provides infants with gentle, 3-dimensional swaying and bouncing motion, offering a range of motion that is exquisitely fine-tuned to your baby's smallest movements.  Even the smallest child can easily learn to create soothing, joyful movements.

The Kanoe is a 100% organic cotton hammock with a unique canoe shape that safely cradles and comforts a baby.   A specialized weight-calibrated hanging assembly enables the hammock to bounce and sway, mimicking the sensation of being held and rocked by a parent.  Parents and daycare providers are finding that the Kanoe is especially effective when bounced and rocked by hand, producing an enhanced level of motion that soothes and calms restless babies.

The Kanoe is safe, durable, and babies love it!

Adjustable straps extend above the hammock & attach to the bottom ring of the specialized spring assembly.  The entire assembly attaches to an eye lag (eye screw) which can be screwed into any solid structure, such as a ceiling joist, beam, or tree limb.  This high attachment point allows a wide range of motion.  The Kanoe can be moved anywhere around the home by simply unhooking the hammock from one eye lag and hooking it to another that's been installed elsewhere.

All of the Kanoe's straps are adjustable to accommodate different ceiling heights, and to set the hammock at a tilt for babies with reflux or colic.

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FAQ:

How old can a child be to use the Kanoe?  How much weight can the Kanoe support?

In general, we recommend the Kanoe for newborns and children up to 2 years of age. This will of course depend on the weight of the child. The spring (item KS-002) is most responsive for children weighing between 10 and 30 pounds. The heavy-duty spring (item KS-003) is available as an alternative or replacement and is most responsive between 30 and 50 pounds.  Once the child is too heavy for either spring, we recommend that the spring be removed and the straps be adjusted so that the Kanoe is just a few inches from the floor.  At this point, children are probably able to climb out of the hammock on their own and can be taught to do so safely.

How large is the Kanoe?  How much space is needed to hang it?

The hammock portion of the Kanoe measures 36 inches long by 16 inches wide.  For freedom of movement it needs to be positioned at least 28 inches from any nearby wall or object.

Can my child sleep in the Kanoe?

Yes.  Children tend to fall asleep as fast as if they were being rocked in your arms.  Children who have a difficult time getting to sleep are often quickly soothed by the gentle 3-dimensional motion of the Kanoe.  The adjustable lower straps on all four corners of the Kanoe allow it to be set at an incline to help comfort colicky babies.  Close attention must be paid to children who are strong enough to climb out of the Kanoe by themselves, it is important to lower the Kanoe to within a few inches of the ground and teach the child to enter and exit safely.

How is the Kanoe installed?  Is there a stand?

The setup of the Kanoe is designed to be quick, easy, and allow for maximum flexibility.  Eye lags can be placed in several locations around the house or outdoors (i.e., in the nursery, next to parents' bed, in the garden).  The hammock can then be easily unhooked and quickly relocated elsewhere, eliminating the need for a cumbersome stand.  Proper installation of the eye lags is essential for the safe use of the Kanoe.  Complete installation instructions and two eye lags are included with the hammock; additional eye lags are sold separately or can be picked up at a hardware store (they must be stainless steel.)

We do realize that it is not always possible to hang the Kanoe from the ceiling, stands that are sold to hold hanging chairs are available on the market.  Most should work fine -  make sure you choose a stand with a high anchor point for best results.

Is the Kanoe washable?

Yes.  An essential design element of the Kanoe is that the hammock is easily taken apart for washing.  Simply unclip the four corners where the support straps meet the hammock, remove the two internal wooden support rods, and wash!  The 100% organic cotton Kanoe is extremely durable and colorfast and is completely machine washable.

Can I use the Kanoe outside?

Yes. The 100% organic cotton canvas is very durable and is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.  As always, proper installation of the Kanoe as outlined in the installation instructions is essential for the safe use of the product.  There is an extension strap, available upon request, for looping over a beam or tree limb, or for use with high ceilings.

Safety Precautions:

Please read our FAQ And All Instructions For Proper Use Of The Kanoe Baby Hammock.

PROPER INSTALLATION IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE SAFE USE OF THE KANOE!

Your Guide To Green & KANOE LLC will NOT be held responsible for the unsafe use of this product.