What kind of hammock do you use?
- Suitable from birth
- Made from the best materials
- Manufactured by a renowned company known for its expertise and quality
- Backed by years of testing
- Has a safe spring and ropes
Adamo is a brand that is the most popular on the baby hammock market. It has plenty of positive feedback from users. For decades, Adamo has been producing high-quality and safe developmental swings that are comfortable and entertaining for babies and children.
But why is the Adamo hammock so good for babies and toddlers?
1. Expertise, experience, and reliability:
The Adamo brand has been producing comfortable and safe developmental swings for babies and children for several decades. The design and development of these swings have involved several conductors, midwives, and children’s hospitals.
2. Safety and comfort:
Thanks to its safe and ergonomic design, the Adamo baby hammock provides a comfortable and stable resting place for babies. It features a 5-point safety harness that can be converted into a 3-point harness as per the baby’s age.
3. Exceptional and exclusive material usage:
The Adamo baby hammock is safe and stable, made of special textiles that are dimensionally stable. Creating the proper microclimate to prevent overheating and ensuring proper support are important considerations in material usage.
4. Developmental effect by age:
Thanks to the original design, special material composition, and properly calibrated components, the original Adamo hammock has an extraordinary developmental effect on babies.
5. Natural rocking motion:
The bouncing of the Adamo baby hammock is extremely gentle and sensitive, so it activates immediately in response to the baby’s movement or crying. The gentle motion of the cradle is similar to what babies experience in the womb, thus helping to keep the baby calm and balanced.
6. The Adamo baby hammock is portable and easy to use:
Due to its small size, the baby hammock is portable and easy to use anywhere, whether at home or while traveling. The cradle is foldable and easy to store, so it doesn’t take up much space.
7. Environmentally friendly:
The Adamo baby hammock is made sustainably, from environmentally friendly materials! The Adamo baby hammock offers a comfortable, safe, and natural solution for rocking the baby, which can help promote the baby’s calm, balanced rest. Additionally, the hammock is portable, easy to use, and eco-friendly.
Develops by playing!
We rigorously test and refine all our products for years before they hit the market. Our company’s motto is “the best” which is why we take pride in the fact that our baby cradle is now recommended by several motor development centers, conductors, and developmental centers due to its positive effects on children. We’re not only present in motor therapy but also achieve significant success in helping premature babies gain weight at the Heim Pál Children’s Hospital through the use of our swing.
The benefits of rocking and swinging have been recognized since ancient times. Our grandmothers understood that rocking calms, relaxes, and helps children fall asleep. Today, several reputable scholarly works discuss the positive effects of swinging. It’s important to highlight that a child’s vestibular system (located in the inner ear) is directly connected to their nervous system, and its development can be influenced by rocking. A.J. Ayres spent years researching areas of sensory integration, of which this system is a part. She developed therapy based on this, which can address behavioral, movement, and learning problems.
A child’s balance develops when they sway away from the midline and then find their way back. During this process of seeking balance, the child engages certain muscles while simultaneously relaxing others. The coordinated movement of these small muscles is necessary for the child’s movement coordination. These early stimuli greatly influence our child’s later harmonious development of movement, speech, and abilities.
ADAMO has been proving itself for 19 years. It not only assists in motor development but also helps get through critical periods such as teething and colic. The ADAMO baby hammock is the best choice. Choose the ORIGINAL!
When we started our business in 2005, we never imagined that the hammock we dreamed up and named after our child would become a globally recognized brand.
After our son, Ádám was born, we also experienced the critical points of infancy, such as endless nights, colic, teething, growth spurts, and restlessness after vaccinations. We diligently sought the secret to soothing and balancing babies. We searched for the reasons and solutions rationally and scientifically.
As a result of our extensive research and experience, we have created a baby product that innovates to solve the everyday problems of parents with young children and simplify family life.
In the beginning, the Adamo hammock started as a completely unknown product, both in terms of its appearance and use. However, today, millions of parents rely on the “magic” of our cradles, whether it’s for soothing, development, or entertaining their children.
We are committed to preserving our nature, so we strive to create a balance between the expectations of the age, regulations, and the protection of nature. We believe it’s important to produce high-quality and safe products that can be passed down from generation to generation without any deterioration in quality.
The success of our products greatly contributes to their unparalleled quality and trendy, all-encompassing appearance. This is not only due to excellent materials but also to the outstanding expertise and dedication of our employees.
A heartfelt recognition for us is the support and appreciation of Hungarian mothers and families towards our company, as we regularly receive letters from mothers and grandmothers thanking us for creating the Adamo hammock. This is the greatest gift for us!
We welcome you to our website and hope to soon welcome you into the Adamo family as well!
With warm regards,
Ádám and Csilla
The Physiotherapy Team of Heim Pál Children's Hospital
As physiotherapists at the Heim Pál Children’s Hospital in Budapest, we treat children suffering from various neurological and musculoskeletal disorders. During their therapy, our goal is to track the healthy development of children’s movement, establish and restore their body’s normal functions. It is crucial for us to do all this in the most playful manner possible.
Our hospital had the opportunity to try out the Adamo hammock. Due to its design, the child can be placed in it both sitting and lying down. With its single-point suspension, it can be pushed and rotated in any direction. With the adjustable rope length, the child’s feet can also reach the ground, encouraging activity.
Through a few examples, we would like to demonstrate how the Adamo hammock can be used as a supplementary treatment during physiotherapy:
Infants and young children who are forced into bed rest for several months due to conditions such as neurological injuries, severe accidents, or intensive care needs are often unable to sit independently due to their illness. However, the vestibular (balance) stimuli necessary for the functioning of the nervous system can be safely administered in a lying position.
Damage to the central nervous system (such as hypoxia during birth or accidents) can result in a disturbance in muscle tone regulation. As a result, the back muscles and neck muscles may become tighter (known as increased extensor tone), causing the spine to bend backward. The child is placed in the soft sitting area of the hammock with their legs pulled up to their abdomen. During gentle rocking, the tense muscles relax, and the spine bends in the appropriate direction. This can be beneficial for children with congenital deformities of the feet (e.g., clubfoot) or after lower limb surgery, when the child cannot yet bear weight on their legs correctly or fully. The hammock is adjusted so that both of the child’s legs reach the ground. The physiotherapist or parent can then push off while supporting the child’s legs in the correct position. This creates controlled muscle activity in the lower limbs and provides an enjoyable movement for the child through the rocking motion of the hammock.
Apart from these few selected examples, there are countless other possibilities for the use of the hammock. It provides entertainment for both healthy and injured, sick children, but also serves as a supplementary therapeutic tool. I encourage every parent to engage in creative play, or to use it therapeutically with the help of a doctor or physiotherapist.
Tímea Bősenbacher, conductor-movement developer
In Development Centers, we also use the Adamo hammock for specific purposes. In our mom’s movement development groups, we examine the neurological development of children from a very young age and teach parents what is needed individually for the development of their child, how quickly, and how many times the family should swing the little one.
The specialists at the Development Center also put together therapeutic programs for children with various problems or developmental delays (such as speech-initiating movement therapy). However, it is very important in such cases to seek advice from a sensory-motor development expert! The planned sensory-motor training can also be applied at home using the Adamo hammock, as most mothers are alone with their children during the day and cannot execute swinging tasks with blankets in any other way.
If you choose a hammock for your baby, then choose based on the above! Remember that the hammock can greatly benefit your child’s development, but it should only be used wisely, paying attention to your child’s needs, motivation, pace of motor development, and the length of time spent in the hammock. As the head of the Újbuda Development Center Child Development Center and a mother of three children, I wholeheartedly recommend this thoughtfully designed hammock!
Dr. Zsanett Tajti, pediatrician
While swinging, we experience the full range of emotions, from the soothing rhythm of back-and-forth motion to the excitement of rapid travel through space and time. These experiences evoke the unlimited movement, safety, and love felt in the pre-birth, intrauterine environment.
Swinging is an integral part of human evolution. Just think about the evolution of humans and our ancestors, the chimpanzees, who spent millions of years freely swinging in the canopy of trees. During this time, swinging stimulated their cerebellum responsible for motor coordination, developed their balance, cognition, and linguistic abilities, and improved the development of emotional regulation.
Nowadays, it is scientifically supported that swinging develops our body’s sensory system, namely our vestibular and proprioceptive systems. Vestibular stimulation occurs when we move in space and time. During this process, the three semicircular canals in the inner ear react to motion and acceleration in horizontal, vertical, and diagonal planes, directly stimulating our sense of balance. The proprioceptive system gathers information from our muscles and joints as our body moves in space, which is also enhanced by vestibular system stimulation through swinging. These pieces of information are processed by our central nervous system, prompting us to react to stimuli.
Inside the womb, the fetus can move freely in all directions, floating in the amniotic fluid. After birth, the child is confronted with gravity, and their limbs become “weighted” with sensation, plus their nervous system is still immature for coordinated movements. A rapid developmental process begins, with obvious milestones such as the baby turning their head towards sound and light, tracking with their eyes, then gradually gaining control over their limbs to clumsily reach for objects, and eventually achieving their goal with increasing precision. The integration of information gathered by sensory organs (eyes, ears, touch), as well as the kinesthetic perception of the environment (proprioception), assists the child in normal development.
Summarizing the beneficial effects of swinging:
- It develops the cerebral cortex with forward-backward, up-down movement,
- It gently stimulates the center responsible for balancing in the brain,
- It helps in conscious perception of body position,
- The approaching-receding, moving environment promotes the collection and processing of sensory information,
- Sensory integration provides a basis for more complex learning and behavior,
- It helps improve motor skills, develop gross motor skills and fine motor skills as well,
- Muscles relax and the child relaxes, which can provide a solution for sleep problems accordingly.
Premature babies initially have less developed sensory perception, especially in tactile and vestibular areas. Several studies have examined the effects of multisensory and vestibular-proprioceptive stimulation on premature infants, and their results clearly support that stimulation has beneficial effects on both their development and sleep patterns. Therefore, early and gentle swinging may be beneficial for premature babies, and it is advisable to consult with a physiotherapist or pediatrician about the details.
Swinging is a well-known developmental tool since ancient times, accessible to all age groups, whether outdoors or indoors. Gentle and safe swinging is possible from birth, in the form of a lying baby hammock, which does not strain the spine or deform the head, even during hours of lying on the back. Certain lying hammock with proper suspension are capable of movement in all directions, which provides additional benefits in developing the nervous system, while older children can experience the carefree sensation of swinging in seated hammocks.
Swinging offers positive benefits for both healthy children and those in need of development support or suffering from neurological disorders. Swinging is thus an entertaining, limitless opportunity through which we playfully support our child’s healthy development.
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First, choose a suspension method, which can be a hook (wood hook, concrete hook, power hook) or a stand. If you have selected the appropriate suspension for you, then choose a baby hammock. The hammock box will contain the necessary ropes, bars, the outer cover, and the inner cushion. Once you have done this, you only need to know the weight of your baby, as you should always use a spring that corresponds to the current weight when selecting a spring. It is very important that the springs be replaced every 6 months for safety reasons!
The hammock can be installed into a concrete ceiling or wooden beam (see Accessories hammock hook). A hammock hook can be obtained for both types of ceilings. In good weather, the hammock can also be used outdoors and easily installed on a tree branch. In this case, no additional equipment is needed; simply throw the rope over the tree branch and secure it with the carabiner, which is located at the end of the rope. The baby hammock cannot be installed on a gypsum board ceiling.
The first encounter with the hammock is a very important and defining experience for the baby. Ideally, schedule it so that the baby is not tired or hungry. During the first swing, it’s worth showing the ADAMO hammock to the baby and explaining to them what will happen. Kneel down or squat so that your upper body is at the same level as the baby hammock, positioned facing the hammock with the leg cutout facing you. Maintain eye contact with the baby and gently lower them into the hammock at its height. Stay calm, radiate that something good is going to happen, and laugh or smile at your baby. It’s important that for the first time, we don’t swing vigorously but rather gently rock the baby. If we gradually introduce the hammock to the baby, we can swing more vigorously later, but this should never happen on the first occasion. It’s a good idea to complement the baby hammock with a spring appropriate for the infant’s weight and to introduce the baby to gentle up-and-down movements during rocking.
Once babies are accustomed to the hammock, they happily fall asleep in it because the rocking, swinging, and bouncing gradually relax them and lull them to sleep. If you want to put the baby to sleep in the hammock, it’s best to place them in it when they are drowsy and with a full tummy. Start rocking and bouncing slowly until your baby gradually relaxes. You’ll notice this when their tightly clenched fists loosen, they start blinking heavily, and slowly drift off to sleep due to the gentle rocking motion. Using the baby hammock for sleep helps in understanding the baby’s sleep cycles (deep sleep phase) and strengthens the already close mother-child bond, especially if the hammock is used not only for sleeping but also for playful interactions (singing, reciting rhymes).
The hammock is safe from newborn age. It replaces the cradle and is combined with a swing. In South American countries, cradles are even used in incubators because swinging accelerates weight gain and balances premature babies. Babies with colic forget about their uncomfortable stomach cramps while swinging and quickly calm down. Due to the child’s weight, they sink into the fabric, providing a comforting embrace. Their small skull is not rested on a hard surface, so it does not get flattened. However, it is very important that if a parent notices asymmetrical posture (the baby always turns their head or their body leans in one direction in a C-shape), they should consult a specialist before use.
It depends on the age, interest, and vestibular maturity of the baby. Some young children are very sensitive to vestibular stimulation, while others immediately enjoy and request swinging. I would rather suggest spending shorter periods of time in it more often (playing and swinging for 10-15 minutes, up to 3-4 times a day). If the baby falls asleep in it, don’t worry, nothing bad can happen. However, it is important that for crawling and older babies, their legs should be positioned outside the designated area. Always keep an eye on the little one!
In the baby hammock, the baby lies horizontally, so its spine is not burdened. If the baby can sit up independently in it, then they are ready for it, and we can leave them calmly.
Yes, they can sleep in it, but be cautious not to make it a habit. As they grow older, they’ll crave more movement, which they can’t get in the hammock. During the day, they can nap in it multiple times. However, avoid using it for overnight sleep since we can’t monitor them closely while we sleep.
It is advisable to open the leg part when the baby can no longer fit comfortably without it or when the baby is able to roll over. Putting the legs through the holes serves a safety function, preventing the baby from flipping onto their stomach in the hammock. Later, in a sitting position, the baby will use their legs for independent swinging and bouncing.
Yes, if our child can sit up by themselves in the baby hammock, we can safely let them practice. When they get tired, they’ll be able to lean back, so it’s not a forced position like with seated children cushioned against the ground.
Pages could be written about this question. Several reputable sources discuss the positive effects of swinging. It’s important to highlight that a child’s balance system (located in the inner ear) is directly connected to their nervous system, and its development can be influenced by swinging. A. J. Ayres spent years researching areas of sensory integration, of which this system is a part. She developed therapy focused on this, which can address behavioral, movement, and learning problems.
A child’s balance develops when they sway from the centerline and then find their way back. During this balance-seeking process, the child engages certain muscles while simultaneously relaxing others. The coordinated movement of these small muscles is necessary for the child’s overall movement coordination. These early stimuli significantly influence a child’s later harmonious movement, speech, and skill development.
The specialists at FejlesztőHáz (Development House) also design programs with specific goals (such as speech-initiating movement therapy). It’s crucial to seek advice from a sensory-motor development specialist in such cases.
From a therapeutic perspective, I would recommend swinging in all directions to stimulate the vestibular system! (up-down, right-left, forward-backward, circular) But the idea is good because when swinging the baby from side to side, they slightly shift from the midline. A more effective solution to initiate rolling is placing the baby on a blanket on the bed. From this starting position, lift one side of the blanket to roll them onto their belly, then raise the blanket further so they roll onto their back. If there are two people available for exercises with the baby, the same blanket exercise can be further facilitated by swinging the blanket gently from side to side.
Yes. The baby hammock can easily be mounted using a hammock hook anywhere in the house. The hammock hook can be installed in multiple places, and since the hammock can be easily detached, it can be carried to another room if needed for an extended period. Weight limit for the stand: 10 kg (after this, it is advisable to increase the child’s play area to achieve a more entertaining experience and for unlimited development).
The hammock can be used from 0 to 3 years old or up to 15 kg. These two criteria are roughly met at the same time. The weight of newborn babies increases very quickly, but it slows down over time, and with a few exceptions, they reach 15 kg by the age of 3. So, if you haven’t been able to get the hammock earlier, it’s not too late; you’ll be able to use it for a long time.
The position of the rods sparks continuous debate among moms and dads.
Initially (in infancy), it’s advisable to place the shorter rod at the bottom so that the child can easily see out of the hammock and thus follow their mother more easily with their eyes.
Later on, when the baby is seated on top, it becomes crucial whether the shorter or longer rod is on top! To prevent accidents, the shorter rod should be positioned at the child’s shoulder height.
This needs to be decided individually for each child, whether the front of the hammock needs to be higher or not. (Does the size of the child’s upper body require this height!? Usually not!)
The adjustable rope is one of the most important safety features of these types of baby hammocks!
Its significance begins when the baby is sitting up. At this point, the height of the hammock should be adjusted using the carabiner on the adjustable rope so that the baby’s feet do not touch the ground (this may need to be adjusted daily depending on the child’s development and the hammock’s adaptation). When the hammock is properly adjusted, the baby’s center of gravity is positioned towards the front of the hammock, aligning the front ropes with the baby’s shoulder height (preventing the baby from climbing out or tipping over). This height encourages the baby to press down with their bottom and start swinging!
It is not recommended to lower the hammock completely so that the baby is standing flat-footed in hammock.
Unfortunately, we are aware that many companies and auction platforms sell products that attempt to mimic the original Adamo hammock in all aspects. However, many of these products do not have an adjustable rope!
Please be very cautious!
The Adamo company always develops its hammocks based on feedback from moms. Most of the feedback we received was about the difficulty of putting the baby in and out of the hammock as the baby grows. With our crossbar hammock models, this can be done more easily and quickly, so we recommend this version.
In all cases, make sure it is an original Adamo product! If you received a previous design (without crossbar, knotted crossbar) and the ropes were dismantled, please contact us for further instructions at info@adamo.hu. If you also received/bought a spring with it, it needs to be replaced in all cases! Since the replacement of the spring is mandatory for safety reasons every 6 months, there is a risk with a used spring that it has been in use for longer than this, and the weight classification (0-10 kg; 10-15 kg) is also uncertain. If you do not have the user manual, contact us to ensure that you use it correctly.
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