Rocking a baby is extremely important for its proper development. It is the most natural form of stimulating the vestibular system of the brain, which is responsible for the correct motor activity, psychophysical development and the body's response to a change of position.
Studies show that children who have received proper stimulation of this system are calmer, cry less and develop faster. In online forums, parents ask whether to rock their children. In the case of newborns and infants, rocking is important in their development. First of all, the child feels safe and well, which helps him to calm down and fall asleep faster. Secondly, rocking is one of the first stimuli perceived by the developing brain of a newborn. Thanks to rocking, the first connections between nerve cells are formed. Rocking also influences the development of toddler's motor coordination and spatial imagination, stimulates the senses of touch, sight and smell, and speeds up learning to sit, crawl and walk.
Need a mother … cradles
Manufacturers of baby articles also became interested in rocking newborns and infants. There is a large assortment of prams on the market (e.g. Naving-ton brand) with a soft structure and a swing suspension system. The suspension arm allows you to rock your toddler, making it calmer and easier to fall asleep. In turn, the designer Agnieszka Wiczuk (with the support of Deltim, the manufacturer of Navington baby strollers) developed the MEMOLI project - a multisensory cradle that stimulates the child's development. The idea for a cradle was born out of need. My niece, as a premature baby, had trouble falling asleep and having uneven sleep. The neurologist recommended rocking the baby, but it was exhausting for both parents to constantly carry the toddler in their arms. Wanting to deal with the problem, her sister-in-law hung a fabric seat from the ceiling. After placing the child in it, it turned out that the toddler was enchanted and fell asleep after a few rocking movements - says Agnieszka Wiczuk - I started to pursue the topic of this unusual cradle. It turned out that once our grandparents rocked their children in cradles suspended from the ceiling. I found a doctor of medicine, a neurologist, who told me about sensory integration and how rocking influences a toddler's development. This is how the idea for MEMOLA was born- adds Wiczuk.
MeMoLa - development and fun
The cradle has been designed to provide the child with contact with the environment. Thanks to the use of transparent materials, the toddler can hear and see what is happening around him. This is a very important stimulus for psychomotor development and is a great innovation. Moreover, the appropriate size of the cradle gives the child the freedom to explore and discover the possibilities of movement. All this thanks to a combination of tradition, science and gravity. The cradle is very comfortable for parents who can swing the baby remotely. All you need is a longer line. Additionally, the cradle grows with the child and can be used until the age of five.
The design of the cradle was created at the Faculty of Design of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw under the supervision of prof. Academy of Fine Arts dr hab. Michał Stefanowski and received a rector's distinction. The project was also consulted with Grażyna Banaszak, MD, PhD (Elpis Clinic - Supporting Child Development, Grażyna Banaszek, Warsaw). The cradle prototype was developed in cooperation with Deltim. Currently waiting for implementation.
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