FAQ
What is the Size Difference between CuddleNest Mini and CuddleNest Mighty?: Click Here For the Size Page
Does the CuddleNest contain any plastic or unsafe materials?: NO! Unlike other similar brands, our Award Winning CuddleNest is free of any plastics, ties, straps, or buckles - which are all very unsafe! Our CuddleNest is made only of safe, non-toxic materials which helps minimize risks of suffocation, choking, and other hazards. We have eliminated all hazardous materials!
Where are you based?: Our company is based in California, and we are proud to be an American Business!
Where do your products ship from?: All of our products ship from California!
Where are your products assembled?: All of our products are 100% assembled, packed, quality checked, and ship from California!
Should I use the CuddleNest if my little one is rolling over?: The American Academy of Pediatrics advises that a baby should only be placed on their back to sleep or rest until they are one year of age in order to reduce the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and suffocation. Pediatricians advise that once a baby is capable of rolling over from back to stomach, the baby can be allowed to remain in the sleep position baby assumes.
A healthy tot of over one year of age may be placed in the sleep position they prefer.
As always, we recommend you also check with your pediatrician about the best way to put your baby to sleep.
How do I wash my CuddleNest?: Click Here For the Care Information
Do I need to wash my CuddleNest before first use?: It is not necessary to wash it. The CuddleNest is clean and does not require washing prior to first use.
Should I purchase the CuddleNest Mighty before my little one is age appropriate?: Every baby/toddler is different, grows at different rates, and our recommended ages are just that - recommendations. With that said, Our CuddleNest Mighty is only intended for little ones 9 months of age and older. Our smaller sized CuddleNest Mini is better for younger little ones aged 0 - 8 months of age. These are approximates and recommendations.
Is the CuddleNest cover breathable?: Our CuddleNest Mini and Mighty's are tested for air-permeability. Even though our CuddleNest's pass a test for air permeability, your little one should only be placed on their back and face-up until the age of one. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, babies placed on their tummies are at increased risk for SIDS. For this reason, anytime a baby is placed in the CuddleNest, the little one should be on the back.
How can I prevent mildew (mold) from growing on my CuddleNest: If you are concerned about "mold" on your CuddleNest, it is actually likely mildew that concerns you (mildew is what sometimes grows on damp textiles, whereas mold tends to grow on food or in other areas). Any time fabric does not dry out after getting wet (for example, from wet diapers, spit-up, sweat, or incomplete drying after washing, etc.), there is a chance mildew can develop. Here is how you can help prevent mildew from developing on your CuddleNest:
- If the CuddleNest gets wet or damp, allow it to dry completely before using or stowing away.
- Move the CuddleNest around: regularly shake it, ventilate it, and expose it to light and fresh air.
- Avoid storing the CuddleNest in humid or damp areas.
- Never add waterproof materials to, in, or beneath the CuddleNest.
If you should find mildew on the CuddleNest over time, we recommend adding a cup of white vinegar when washing the product. Alternatively, you can soak the affected piece in a solution of white vinegar and water for an hour or two before washing the piece.
Notably, there is nothing in the materials of a CuddleNest that causes mildew. However, like any fabric product, mildew can grow on a CuddleNest if it gets wet and is not fully dried. Appropriate care is necessary to keep your Nest in top shape. If you have any other questions or concerns you can contact us at hello@loluemade.com.
Can the CuddleNest be used for sleeping?: Short answer: No. The CuddleNest Mini's are not intended for sleep/sleeping. Babies fall asleep most anywhere you put them, and this may include the CuddleNest Mini. You should always supervise your baby in the Nest, whether awake or asleep. The Nest is not designed to contain a child and babies can begin to crawl or scoot unexpectedly. A baby that wakes up alone may try to find you and can fall or become entrapped between adjacent objects. For overnight sleep, or for any time that you are not able to supervise, you should move your baby to a bare product subject to a mandatory sleep standard (such as a bassinet, Moses basket, crib/cot, cradle, or play yard), on their back. Children older than one year of age and otherwise ready to sleep in a big-kid or toddler bed on their own may use a CuddleNest Mighty in their toddler or big-kid bed.
Can I carry my baby in the CuddleNest?: No. It is not safe to carry your baby in the CuddleNest. While the CuddleNest is very portable and easy to move and travel with, please remove your child before moving the CuddleNest, even for short distances.
Can I use the CuddleNest with my baby on their tummy?: The CuddleNest Mini is meant for babies 0-8 months. It should only be used while babies are on their back, as the best evidence suggests that babies should be placed on their backs until one year of age. However, once a baby is capable of rolling over from back to stomach, and from stomach to back, the infant can be allowed to remain in the sleep position he or she assumes.
The CuddleNest Mighty is meant for little ones 9-36 months. Once a child is one-year old, and also capable of rolling from their back to their stomach, and also from their stomach to their back, the child can be allowed to sleep on their side or tummy if that is their preference. However, to reduce the risk of SIDS, you should only place the baby on his/her back in the CuddleNest for every sleep until your baby reaches 1 year of age.
Nothing in the CuddleNest but your little one: For the first year, we recommend not using blankets, pillows, or other objects in the resting space of the CuddleNest.
Supervision should always be required: Stay near or at your baby's side when in the CuddleNest.
Always firm: The CuddleNest should always be on a firm, flat, and solid surface. While the CuddleNest is portable and easy to bring anywhere, be sure to always use it on solid, firm surfaces.
Transitioning toddler: When your toddler is in the midst of a crib-to-bed transition, the CuddleNest Mighty can be used in the toddler bed/big kid bed.
Always use fully assembled: Only use the CuddleNest when it is fully assembled and with no loose parts. Do not modify the CuddleNest in any way. Loose parts or a modified Nest can present a suffocation or safety hazard.
Can I use my CuddleNest in a crib, bassinet, and/or play yard?: No. The CuddleNest Mini should not be used in a crib, bassinet or play yard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has cautioned that babies should be placed in a bare crib without any additional bedding, blankets or pillows. Furthermore, there is a concern that a young infant who can scoot or crawl out of the CuddleNest might get entrapped between the side of the crib, bassinet or play yard and the CuddleNest.
There have been incidents involving other products where babies have suffocated after becoming entrapped between a soft product and the side of a crib, bassinet or play yard. There have also been incidents where babies have suffocated on soft bedding like blankets or soft toys. This is why we warn against using a CuddleNest in a contained area like a crib, bassinet or play yard, and we also warn that blankets and pillows should not be placed in the CuddleNest. When it comes to an infant's resting environment, bare is best.
The CuddleNest Mighty can be used in a toddler bed or big kid-sized bed, once the child is at least nine months old, and then only placed at a height that allows the child to safely descend on his own.
Can I carry my baby in the CuddleNest?: No. It is not safe to carry your baby in the CuddleNest. While CuddleNest's themselves are very portable, you must remove your baby before transporting the CuddleNest, even for short distances.
Can I use the CuddleNest if my baby is rolling over?: The American Academy of Pediatrics advises that a baby should only be placed on their back to sleep or rest until they are one year of age in order to reduce the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and suffocation. Pediatricians advise that once a baby is capable of rolling over from back to stomach, the baby can be allowed to remain in the sleep position baby assumes. A healthy tot of over one year of age may be placed in the sleep position they prefer. As always, we recommend you also check with your pediatrician about the best way to put your baby to sleep.
Can I use individual parts of my CuddleNest separately?: No. CuddleNest's should only be used when fully assembled and zipped. Loose fabric and parts may present a suffocation hazard.
Co-Sleeping Message: The American Academy of Pediatrics has determined that the safest place for a baby to sleep during the first year of life is in a crib, bassinet or play yard in the parents' bedroom.
The LoLueMade Company recognizes that many people believe strongly that infants and young children should never sleep with adults in their bed, while others believe that such co-sleeping provides benefits. Many who choose to co-sleep with our CuddleNest find that the sides help establish a separate space for the baby that is close by to the parent(s).
If you choose to use a CuddleNest while co-sleeping, in addition to consulting with your pediatrician, be sure to follow these seven precautions:
- Place the CuddlNest on a firm mattress only. Be sure it lays flat and remains flat with adult(s) in the bed.
- Position the CuddleNest in center of bed, near headboard. Each side of the CuddleNest should be at least 12 inches from edge of bed.
- Make sure there are no extra pillows on the bed that can go over the baby while in the CuddleNest. Pillows and covers present a suffocation risk to your baby. Each parent should use only the pillow under their heads.
- Make sure there are no covers (including blankets, sheets, pillowcases, shams, comforters, and other bedding) over the CuddleNest. Covers placed over the CuddleNest can end up over the baby’s face. Covers can also cause overheating which is associated with increased risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Parents should use separate covers to reduce risk of blankets being pulled up over the baby.
7. Never use components of the CuddleNest separately. Only use when fully assembled and zipped. Loose fabric and parts may present a suffocation hazard.
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I just opened this beauty!! I actually own a DockATot, one of the smaller ones. My SIL got it for our little girl at our baby shower. She does seem okay with it, but it is also very expensive and the materials is not great. I decided to get this CuddleNest Mighty and I was impressed with the reviews and the quality. Let me tell you...the quality of this is 10x BETTER than the DockATot! You can feel that the fabric is softer, the padding is MUCH thicker, the zippers are better quality, and while this isn't super important...I LOVE THAT IT CAME WITH A CARRIER COVER! Trying to find a bag for our other one to fit in was annoying, and it ended up just sitting in the backseat of our cars lol. THANK YOU FOR MAKING SUCH AN AMAZING PRODUCT!!! I am going to recommend this to all my new mama friends!!!
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I really like the board itself, and it came with plenty of letters! With excellent customer service, they sent me even more letters when I asked. Thank you!
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Perfect addition to my son's closet, we are very organized now. Most of the ones sold at national stores or on Amazon are cheap crap and plastic or card stock. I was looking for wooden and these are perfect and the best I could find!
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This is AMAZING! I was looking into more expensive versions of this like the "dockatot." So glad I found this brand instead. It is perfect and IMO better! Baby loves to lay and play in this right now. Hoping to be able to easily transition her from her bassinet to crib with using this! Would recommend to EVERYONE! Post office lost my package and customer service at Loluemade was quick to ship another with no questions asked. So thankful for their outstanding customer service!
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LOVE THEM! Amazing quality and just so adorable. These came fast and quick to my door. Better than expected, wood made, and cute design and etching. Would buy again.
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My baby loves this thing and so do we!!! It's so convenient to take from couch to bed to floor. Very durable and quality fabric! I was on the fence about purchasing this vs. the doc-a-tot and I couldn't be more happy with this purchase...worth every penny without regret!
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Well made product, good size. Perfect for my 10 month old who outgrew the previous version. Shipped quickly. Quality is outstanding.
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These dividers are incredible and I cannot recommend them enough. All the other similar products out there on Amazon or etsy are junk!!! These are fully wood and they arrived super quick. Service is exceptional too.
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Sturdy and quality materials make this an amazing product! My 11 month old son loved it INSTANTLY! I'll save you the research - just buy it!
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These are perfect, well made, and shipped quickly!
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Absolutely love these CuddleNests! Bought the smaller one when my daughter was born and now that she has outgrown it we have purchased the toddler sized one. Well made and just adorable! We use ourse every day. Nice for supervised rest, cute pictures, play time, and reading!
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Unmatched quality. These divider organizers for the baby nursery are so cute and unique. Would buy again and again.
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Incredibly high quality, well conceived product. Quick shipping and effective packaging. I appreciate that it comes with a reusable carrying case too. As someone who did not birth a magical baby who likes to sleep, this product is coming in handy. Wish I snagged one earlier!
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You will not regret buying this. Like many others, I purchased the CuddleNest because I couldn't justify spending $300 on a dock-a-tot grande and this seemed like a similar product. I'm glad I purchased this because it is very breathable, sturdy and beautifully made. It's actually bigger than the dock-a-tot and my 10 month old has plenty of room to grow into it. Other reviews mention that the pad is firm, which means it is safe. But I found it firm and soft at the same time. My toddler is sleeping so much better in this and prefers to play in it as well. I am very happy I did not waste money on the dock-a-tot and instead bought this Cuddlenest. The quality seems superior and the company is in the USA.
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Love this board and have gotten so many compliments already. Sending alot of customers your way!
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So so happy with this purchase! My second is starting to get a flat head like my first (who used a dock a tot). I wanted a place where he could belly nap and something a bit more comfortable to avoid flat head. Happy to report that this fits the bill perfectly! He ONLY wants to be in this cuddlenest lounger. It's super portable, soft, and attractive with our decor. My only complaint is that I had a hard time choosing which pattern to buy!
Customer service is excellent and item arrived quicker than expected! Price point is amazing, especially compared to the competition. I also like supporting American businesses. I will be buying the larger toddler version soon!
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I bought this item for my newborn son, I had wanted something similar to dock-a-tot but not as costly! This looked like a good buy and I was so right! My son loves it!
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Cute and perfect for a natural theme. They look adorable and serve its purpose for our baby's closet and nursery theme (gender neutral/wood look). Price felt right, well made and are way better than anything else available that are all plastic.
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My daughter has had problems resting and getting comfortable due to hitting her head on the crib rails but this has completely eliminated that problem! She is two months old and used to wake up several times a night but this has cured her! Seriously. I am a happy momma!
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Best purchase I've made in a LONG time! The price seems fair for what you get which is a beautiful hexagon felt board, loads of letters in an organized box, and a nice wood easel! LOVE THIS!
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I was looking to purchase a dock a tot when I found this. I'm very pleased with my purchase and my daughter loves it too!
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Love this cuddlenest! We have tried the dock a tot and the snuggle me, and this is the only one our baby prefers and is comfortable in! He has a bad acid reflux so he needs to have a pillow to elevate him, and the other bed is just not big enough. We got the toddler version and it is great! Definately a lot of room to grow. We've washed it once, and it's really easy to put back together. Great great lounger!! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a lounger. Way better than the other expensive brands! Our baby went from never relaxing that well and being constantly uncomfortable, to sleeping 6 hours TWICE EACH NIGHT!! Love love love!
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Love, love, love these! Cannot say it enought. So cute and pretty and well made!
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Very happy with this letter board product! Comes with everything you could possibly need and have a fun, cute letter board. Quality is so superior!
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Was a perfect purchase! Bigger than I thought but it was a great fit in the room I wanted it in anyway. Quality is amazing and the hexagon shape is unlike anything else out there. Definately "original" !!
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Fantastically made! Quick to ship and arrived safe and sound with other goodies in the package. I love the board so much!
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We love our lounger! Baby girl is getting used to being in it and it didn't take long! I am transitioning her to the crib and this thing works like magic. Just buy it!
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Very sweet customer service and very helpful. Strong communication also! Thank you once again. Awesome quality and super cute. My 3 month took to it quickly and with no issues! It's also quite cozy! I snuggle up on the side of it while hanging with her LOL 100% recommend!
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Everything about this board is beyond better than it's marketed as - copious letters, excellent craftsmanship, a beautiful, unique and timeless design. Would definately recommend! Can't wait to hang this in my classroom as a versatile platform of inspiration for my students. Thank you for doing good work, and for the wonderful customer service.
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Adorable exactly as pictured. Quality is off the charts great! Thank you for shipping it quickly!
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To start, the shipping was soooo fast! As soon as I got it and opened it I loved it. It even has a cary bag which is super convenient if you travel and don't want to get it dirty....lastly my baby loves it! I will buy the larger one soon.
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This was exactly what I was looking for! I love the hexagon shape of the board and so happy it is actually a felt board! I love the letter set that it came with too. The emojis are too cute as well!
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This product is amazing. So much better than I was expecting to be getting. I can't wait to give it to my daughter for her baby shower!
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Love this thing. It's huge...and it fits in the crib, playpen, on the couch, on the floor, wherever we want! My 7 month old loves it. Getting comfortable has always been hard, not anymore!
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Obviously the first use for this delightful product is a Tenacious D quote. It's super well made and I am very happy with it!
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Perfect way to capture the growth during the early months/year. Shipped super quick and arrived in a nice canvas bag tied up with a bow. Makes a perfect gift and will buy more to do just that. Thank you!
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Love our new lounger purchase! Sweet girl is able to take great comfortable rests in it. It is very well made and easy to wash. Customer service is amazing.
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I placed our order and our toddler lounger came in right on time. I just set up his new area to start transitioning himself to sleep on his own. The lounger looks awesome and I love the color. So far it looks like a great quality item and I can't wait for him to start sleeping comfy on his own.
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Love my new board so much! I ordered the grey one also and maybe I'll collect all of them at some point.
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So cute! Already in the baby closet and getting very organized which I love! Thank you!!! These are the best I've seen anywhere.
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My son loved it INSTANTLY! I was very impressed with the quality for such a reasonable price and I just think the pattern is super fun!!!
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Fast shipping, washable cover, gender neutral design, and affordability are all the reasons I give this baby nest 5 stars. Very please with your product!
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I bought this when my baby was one month old. My only regret is not buying it sooner! He's now 3 months old & STILL loves this thing! He sleeps in it every night & we move it from room to room for play time too. I feel safe that he's in this. No issues washing it either, very easy.
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I love this letter board and the box to organize all the letters! Couldn't be happier with our purchase. Highly recommend.
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These wood closet dividers are the best thing I have in the baby nursery, BY FAR! Thank you for great service and quick shipping. The quality is amazing!!!!!!
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Love this! I think it is better quality and materials than the doc a tot! My 8 month old loves it and won't come out of it!
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Thank you for shipping directly to the family!! They're still using the little one and now will be using the bigger one! They love both! Very high quality! Very fast shipping. She is now 6 months old and has safely learned to crawl and also uses this for learning to sit up and play with toys. Excellent safe soft surface!! At first the parents thought they'd never us it. Now its indispensable!
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Beautiful product, I can't wait to use this and display the different things I have planned. Quality is more than I expected. Company customer service is very good and the shipped the item fast. Packaging was perfect.
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An incredibly well made product! Although this one is for the baby that is still on the way, my 2 year old jumped right into it and is claiming it as his own! hahaha.
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These milestone hexagon wood cards are adorable! They are double sided which is an added bonus. More than enough "firsts" to capture! The font and design are incredibly cute and pretty! It is a BIG set and comes with a ton of the hexagon cards. They are made of wood and they smell nice. haha.
