Comparison of two baby sleep tools: Ma Petite Laine birth cocoon
vs
another model of ‘wool tube/sock/angel's nest

Baby sleep is a subject that concerns all parents. Finding effective ways to help toddlers fall asleep and get a peaceful night's sleep is a real challenge. Fortunately, a number of innovative tools have been developed to address this issue. In this article, we compare :

The Ma Petite Laine cocoon and other industrial or home-made models.

Both claim to help parents establish a soothing sleep routine for their babies, but which is really the best?

comparatif

1. Tools presentation
Ma Petite Laine Cocoon

The Ma Petite Laine Cocoon has a distinctive shape and mesh designed by a paediatric physiotherapist. With safety at the heart of its design, there are sizes for every size of baby. This is a prerequisite for safe sleep.

Other woollen tubes/socks/baby nest

It is often clearly indicated that they are not recommended for unsupervised baby sleeping.

2. Professional use

Cocon Ma Petite Laine

  • Neonatal care in France and Switzerland
  • In crèches in France and Belgium.
  • In nurseries.

Wool tubes/socks/angel nest

  • No customer or professional feedback

3. Efficiency and results

Ma Petite Laine

A mesh designed to provide sufficient capacity. A shape designed for safety.

Lots of positive feedback from users and delighted parents.

Wool tubes/socks/comforter

Few returns

5. Price and value for money

Ma Petite Laine

A price proportional to the quantity of wool used, and to the quality of the wool: 100% merino wool, which thermoregulates.

knitting kit from €65
the cocoon from €79

Wool tubes/socks/comforter

Finer mesh, so less wool used, sometimes acrylic used, which is much cheaper and exposes baby to the risk of overheating (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).

7. Advantages and disadvantages

Ma Petite Laine

Advantages :

  • Safe sleep.
  • Effective sleep
  • Designed by a paediatric physiotherapist
disadvantages :
  • Relatively high price.

Wool tubes/socks/comforter

Advantages :

  • Cute, comforting design.
  • Easy to use.
  • Affordable price.
Disadvantages:
  • Non sécuritaire
  • Moins contenant= moins efficace

8. User views and community

Lots of professional reviews and recommendations for the Ma Petite Laine cocoon.

9. Conclusions and recommendations

You now have all the information you need to make an informed choice.