There may be an immediate visual awareness response, or this may take a longer time, depending on the child. The orange colour is visually stimulating for my son and the Baby Dome is a permanent fixture in our living room. My son’s vision has improved hugely.” Quote from a Teacher of the Vision Impaired (QTVI): Portable bassinets give you the comfort of having your infant nearby. Yet they don’t have the bulkiness of a crib. Their portability also allows you to move baby around for naps during the day.

Portable bassinet and play area with lights, music and sounds that can be used indoors or outdoors, at home or while traveling

I feel that by using the colour tent we have really contributed to (Child's name)'s ability to see and this brings us great comfort. (Child's name) shows very little awareness of any other sense (except touch) so we really rely on this to maximise his quality of life. We are so grateful to be part of this project which I have no doubt has improved (Child's name)s vision and life. If you’re looking for a small, safe sleeping option for home or traveling, a portable bassinet is a must-have for new parents. Being inside a dome or tent has helped many children with brain injury to make use of their visual awareness and attention, often for the first time. Their vision appears to be “switched on” because the single sense colour tent has enabled their brain to connect to the experience, by taking away the overload of surrounding information. The removable side and sure bedside fit make this bedside bassinet top our list for the best portable bassinet for bedside use.

Baby Dome has been developed over the past 5 years and tested with a number of families. Here are a quotes from one them: Colour therapy was invented by Suzanne Little, a special needs teacher with 25 years experience (she's in the film above). Suzanne discovered that when children are placed in a colourful, clutter-free, environment, the brain starts to 'wake up' the visual processing. This is because a clutter free, colourful, environment has just enough stimulation for the brain to handle. As a result, the brain is now able to process information from the eye. We love that the mattress is made with soft fibers for your baby’s comfort. You’ll also find that that breathable mesh covers the underside of the mattress. This will help keep your little one from getting too hot. Children with CVI have a form of visual impairment caused by the brain not being able to process information from the eyes passing along the visual pathways to the brain. It is the commonest cause of visual impairment in children in the developed world. Children with complex needs and severe CVI often switch off to the world around them as they are not able to interact because of their experiences of sensory overload.

Explore the great outdoors: overhead canopy features UPF20 sun protection and helps keep out bugs, while breezy mesh sides give you a clear view of your baby Watch and make a note of how long it takes for the child to respond. Look out for visual awareness and attention responses. What type of response do you see? Use the recording sheet to guide you, and to note down your observations and comments. Portability. All it takes to travel with this portable bassinet is to fold and go. The handle is right on the bassinet. Healthy Airflow: The breathable viewing windows makes the baby feel comfortable and let parents keep an eye on babies easily.