Cocoon swing: somewhere the child goes on their own when it is too much

A hanging cocoon chair with a soft cushion. Cotton with a water-repellent finish, rated up to 100 kg.

Three things happen at once inside.

Movement. Swinging provides vestibular input, a signal that directly affects arousal level. Slow, even motion tends to calm; fast or rotating motion rouses.

Pressure. The walls wrap the body from the sides. Even deep pressure is one of the most reliable ways to help a child settle.

Quiet. Inside there is less to see and less to hear. An overloaded child does not need a reprimand but a way out of the stream of stimuli without leaving the room.

Set and mounting. Swing, cushion and fixings. Hangs from a play frame, wall bars or directly from the ceiling. Recommended hanging height 40–50 cm from the floor.

Dimensions. Cocoon 65 × 165 cm, suspension 65 cm, cushion 60 cm diameter.

Care. Machine washable up to 30 °C or sponge clean. Keep out of direct sunlight.

Colours: "Apiary" print and eucalyptus.

Before you buy

Fix only into a structural ceiling. Swinging must be dosed: begin with a few minutes of slow motion and watch the response. Where a child has a seizure disorder, vestibular impairment or a history of head injury, agree the regime with a clinician. Adult supervision required. Watch for twisting of the strap. Warranty one month.