# Hanging Felt Cradles The Little Nest Mimics the Womb for Newborn Babies By Meghan Young | Published 2015-06-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-nest References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/hanging-felt-cradle-inspired-womb/) & [o-bjekt](http://www.o-bjekt.com/) Flying in the face of [traditional cribs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-smart-crib) -- almost literally -- is the [Little Nest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiqhquality-childrens-furniture). It's a felt cradle hanging that hangs from the ceiling in order to mimic the comforting space of the womb. Made with [newborn babies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babbleroo-hoplite-stroller) in mind, the Little Nest "reacts gently to every move or wiggle by a baby," writes Design Milk. "Gentle swaying then lulls and comforts a restless child." Designed by Oszkar Vagi, the Little Nest is made out of a single piece of Merino wool. It is double layered and handcrafted by master hatter László Girardi, who finished the Little Nest with a leather strap. Sturdy and safe, it offers an alternative to parents who are looking for something both stylish and different. It's made for modern lifestyles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hanging Cradles:** Creating a new market for innovative baby furniture to create a more comfortable sleep solution for newborns - **Womb-mimicking Products:** Developing more products that mimic the cozy and comforting space of the womb to help babies transition to the world - **Handcrafted Baby Furniture:** Offering an upscale market for handmade and stylish furniture for infants, made with modern lifestyles in mind ### Sectors Adopting This - **Baby Products:** The baby product industry can further innovate by focusing on creating products that offer new parents solutions to create a comfortable sleep experience for their newborns - **Textile Industry:** Utilize different materials such as felt, wool or suede to produce other womb-mimicking products for babies such as toddler beds and car seats - **Handicraft Industry:** Build a niche market of handcrafted baby furniture with innovative designs, utilizing natural materials such as wool, leather and wood ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Modern Infant Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-infant-furniture.md) - [Smart Cry-Detecting Baby Cribs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starling-natural-heritage.md) - [Calming Baby Cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calming-cushion.md) - [Sleek Cradle-Transforming Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schwan.md) - [Collapsible Flatpack Crib Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bababing-bedside-travel-crib.md) - [Collapsible Space-Saving Child Cribs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-crib.md) - [AI-Powered Baby Bassinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snoo-smart-sleeper.md) - [Modern Nursery Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nursery-furniture.md) - [Custom-Designed Infant Swaddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ollie-world-swaddle.md)