# Laid-Back Baby Beds The 'Koala' Baby Hammock by Cuckooland Keeps Babies Softly Supported By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-12-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-hammock References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/koala-baby-hammock-stand-cuckooland/) & [amzn.to](http://amzn.to/1m6PPZM) Parents are becoming more particular about the kinds of products they obtain for their babies and the '[Koala](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koala)' Baby Hammock by Cuckooland takes a backwards approach to putting a baby down for a nap. While the crib has dominated the baby bed market for many decades, parents are going for a more natural approach with products like the 'Koala' Baby Hammock by Cuckooland that offers a more relaxed form of support. The 'Koala' Baby Hammock by Cuckooland is outfitted with straps to keep the child in place as well as a locking mechanism to prevent swinging when the parent or caregiver isn't in the room. Offering a more natural, relaxed option for naps, the 'Koala' Baby Hammock by Cuckooland is capable of holding infants up to 15-kilograms in weight. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Natural Baby Bedding:** Parents are embracing more natural and relaxed options for putting their babies down for naps, creating opportunities for innovative baby bedding products like the 'Koala' Baby Hammock. - **Back-to-basics Infant Furniture:** Parents are moving away from traditional cribs and seeking simpler, more minimalist options like the 'Koala' Baby Hammock that offer a laid-back approach to supporting their babies. - **Functional Baby Hammocks:** The rise of functional baby hammocks, like the 'Koala' Baby Hammock, is providing parents with a convenient and comfortable way to soothe their babies to sleep. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Baby Products:** The baby product industry can capitalize on the trend of natural and relaxed baby bedding by developing innovative and functional baby hammocks like the 'Koala' Baby Hammock. - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can explore new opportunities by offering back-to-basics infant furniture options, such as minimalist baby hammocks, in response to the shifting preferences of parents. - **Design:** The design industry can contribute to the trend of laid-back baby beds by creating aesthetically pleasing and ergonomic baby hammocks like the 'Koala' Baby Hammock that prioritize comfort and relaxation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Calming Baby Cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calming-cushion.md) - [Smart Cry-Detecting Baby Cribs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starling-natural-heritage.md) - [Collapsible Flatpack Crib Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bababing-bedside-travel-crib.md) - [AI-Powered Baby Bassinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snoo-smart-sleeper.md) - [Custom-Designed Infant Swaddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ollie-world-swaddle.md) - [3D-Knit Bamboo Swaddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-swaddle.md) - [Modern Nursery Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nursery-furniture.md) - [Sleek Cradle-Transforming Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schwan.md) - [Collapsible Space-Saving Child Cribs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-crib.md)