It has firm but breathable sides, a soft and supportive mattress, and its fabrics are certified as being free from nasty chemicals. The Purflo nest has a comfortable lounging area of 64 x 28 cm and the pod's base and sides are fully air permeable. This funky curved cushion starts life as a pregnancy pillow designed to help support your body as you sleep, then can be used to position your baby for breastfeeding, then for tummy time, and finally as a nest to support them as they learn to sit up by themselves. Since the Trust last updated its evidence files in 2019, some baby nest manufacturers have invested in developing breathable materials and meeting breathability safety tests. You can incorporate sensory play into everyday activities just by talking to them and keeping them close.

Galt Toys, Playnest - Farm, Sit Me Up Baby Seat, Ages 0

But even the lightest babies can start to give you arm ache after a while, and a woman needs to pee/put the kettle on/conquer the world. As this product is made by Galt, it is also slightly cheaper than what you'd pay for a more expensive brand. After a three-year stint on Gransnet's editorial team, Natasha joined Mumsnet in 2021, and has since carved out a specialism in all things home, lifestyle and baby. It's easy to get swept up in all the baby gear you're told you 'need' as a new parent and included in that list might be a play nest. The only time to intervene, would be if there was an immediate sign of danger to the life of the fledgling.It’s a great rainy day activity, as they can get involved with making it, and then play with the texture and colours of it.

My first sit up play nests | Bounty

Baby blackbirds eat what foods their parents bring them, which are almost exclusively soft invertebrates, insects and arthropods. Sensory play for babies at three months might look different to sensory play for a one-year-old, however.Made from all-natural and hypoallergenic fabric, it comes with extra-squishy sides to mimic the feeling of being cuddled and promises to hug your little one while you pop the kettle on. We found the nest invaluable as my little 1 grew and was at the stage of sitting but still a little wobbly. Always sit your pod on a flat, firm, stable surface – and closely follow the manufacturer's instructions.