Amby nest - safety issues? - Page 2

anothersquish · Nov 25th, 2009, 03:06 AM

This is true Eala, babies do die in all forms of nest, cot, crib etc. I lost a baby at 6 weeks old in a moses basket and as such I wont use one for night time sleeping anymore. I use an open sided crib instead. It makes me more aware and sensitive to this sort of situation especially in that the nest could be used poorly (with the baby positioned badly, not per instructions) a lot more easily than other cribs/cots/baskets hence my "extra caution" advise....takes no time or effort to be 100% sure you have positioned everything as it should be. I also think its prudent for those with small babies and these nests to use the "snuggler" that would stop a baby turning into the fabric at the side.

Jetters · Dec 18th, 2009, 17:36 PM

I really love the look of Amby's and am definitely thinking of getting one. Still got another 7 months to go though so will wait and see how the safety reviews go before buying, but it just seems as long as you place the baby correctly in them and follow their safety guides, all is fine. Fingers crossed!

Kota · Dec 19th, 2009, 12:06 PM

we've now got ours set up and ready to go and I love it!! for those that are ultra concerned about the possibility of the baby rolling up against the edge you can buy a 'snuggler' from the site, (as well as other places) which will prevent this from happening!

Jetters · Dec 19th, 2009, 13:58 PM

Ahhh that's a good idea, I'll definitely get one of them, thanks Kota

bky · Dec 19th, 2009, 16:12 PM

I've got one I'm planning on using, though the safety info is news to me. We'll see how the baby likes it though. I was only planning to use it until baby gets more wiggly and mobile, not the up to 12 months it says.

delighted.mam · Dec 22nd, 2009, 07:03 AM

According to AmbyBaby.com, "Consumers should stop using these beds immediately and find an alternative safe sleeping arrangement for your child." Here's a short explanation: http://www.mothering.com/amby-bed-recall.

Jetters · Dec 22nd, 2009, 08:13 AM

Oh no :-/

I'll have to wait and see closer to my due date what the current opinion on them will be!

Kota · Dec 22nd, 2009, 09:18 AM

Information directly from the Amby site in the UK, from the inventor of the product himself.

http://www.amby.co.uk/site/pages.php?fid=0,11,93

Quote:

Safety Concerns

Dear Parents

We have recently been made aware of postings on internet forums regarding the safety of the Amby Baby Hammock.
The Amby Baby Hammock has been sold worldwide since 1989, when I invented it for my daughter. Current sales figures for the year ending 2008 were in excess of 12000 Amby Hammocks sold worldwide.
Between 1989 and 2008, with over 50,000 sales, the Amby has achieved a remarkable safety record with no major incidents of injury or harm throughout the intervening nineteen years. This in itself is a record that we are justly proud of when you consider that in the USA alone there are sadly, approximately 2000 cases of SIDS every year. Most parents, Child Care Centres and Maternity Hospitals who have used or are currently using the Amby Hammock will testify to the fact that the Amby has had enormous benefits for reflux, collicky and generally fussy babies who suffer from chronic sleep deprivation.
Tragically in late 2009 we have assisted in the investigation into two infant fatalities in the USA. In both cases there is irrefutable evidence that the Hammock has been assembled and used incorrectly. Any infant death is a tragedy of immeasurable proportions and my most sincere condolences go to the families of these two infants.
After months of discussions with the CSPC of the United States, they have, in their wisdom decided not to ban the sale of the Amby in the US. We have, instead worked together to devise a “repair kit” that will minimize the side to side tilting of the hammock, a feature that is common to all baby hammocks suspended from a spring. This kit (patent pending) will set us apart from all other baby hammocks currently in the market.
As it is my firm commitment to ensure that the Amby Baby Hammock is a safe and viable infant bed, our company will make available to all our customers who want the kit. This will be available by the end of January 2010.
I have recently become the father again, of twins and my babies sleep exclusively in the Amby. If I had the slightest doubt that this wonderful product could be harmful to babies I would remove them from the market immediately.
I shall announce any further developments and answer any particular concerns through the Australian Website, www.babyhammocks.com contact enquiries@babyhammock.com

Yours Sincerely
Ambrose Hooi
Chairman and Managing Director
Amby Baby Hammocks Pty
PO Box 805
Kenmore
Queensland 4069
Australia

Thought this might be good for people to read rather then speculation.

sophxx · Dec 22nd, 2009, 09:44 AM

I've not got a amby nest as I wasn't keen on them in the shop but I've hit a moffi which is the same but differnt make and looks a lit strudier in real life for any1 who was thinking about having one! X

Eala · Dec 22nd, 2009, 17:56 PM

As I said, and as was said by others, it would seem like these accidents were due to the Amby being used incorrectly. No less tragic, but it's good to know the facts rather than people being scared off using a wonderful product because of a lack of information.

Our baby loves her Amby, and we'll be using it for as we can

Nov 25th, 2009, 03:06 AM	#11
anothersquish Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,415	This is true Eala, babies do die in all forms of nest, cot, crib etc. I lost a baby at 6 weeks old in a moses basket and as such I wont use one for night time sleeping anymore. I use an open sided crib instead. It makes me more aware and sensitive to this sort of situation especially in that the nest could be used poorly (with the baby positioned badly, not per instructions) a lot more easily than other cribs/cots/baskets hence my "extra caution" advise....takes no time or effort to be 100% sure you have positioned everything as it should be. I also think its prudent for those with small babies and these nests to use the "snuggler" that would stop a baby turning into the fabric at the side.

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Dec 18th, 2009, 17:36 PM	#12
Jetters Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 5,033	I really love the look of Amby's and am definitely thinking of getting one. Still got another 7 months to go though so will wait and see how the safety reviews go before buying, but it just seems as long as you place the baby correctly in them and follow their safety guides, all is fine. Fingers crossed!

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Dec 19th, 2009, 12:06 PM	#13
Kota Other BnB Elite Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: In a land down under.. Posts: 10,360	we've now got ours set up and ready to go and I love it!! for those that are ultra concerned about the possibility of the baby rolling up against the edge you can buy a 'snuggler' from the site, (as well as other places) which will prevent this from happening!

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Dec 19th, 2009, 13:58 PM	#14
Jetters Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 5,033	Ahhh that's a good idea, I'll definitely get one of them, thanks Kota

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Dec 19th, 2009, 16:12 PM	#15
bky Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, NZ Posts: 4,013	I've got one I'm planning on using, though the safety info is news to me. We'll see how the baby likes it though. I was only planning to use it until baby gets more wiggly and mobile, not the up to 12 months it says.

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Dec 22nd, 2009, 07:03 AM	#16
delighted.mam Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: China Posts: 19	According to AmbyBaby.com, "Consumers should stop using these beds immediately and find an alternative safe sleeping arrangement for your child." Here's a short explanation: http://www.mothering.com/amby-bed-recall.

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Dec 22nd, 2009, 08:13 AM	#17
Jetters Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 5,033	Oh no :-/ I'll have to wait and see closer to my due date what the current opinion on them will be!

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Dec 22nd, 2009, 09:44 AM	#19
sophxx Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 6,502	I've not got a amby nest as I wasn't keen on them in the shop but I've hit a moffi which is the same but differnt make and looks a lit strudier in real life for any1 who was thinking about having one! X

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Dec 22nd, 2009, 17:56 PM	#20
Eala Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Glasgow Posts: 7,223	As I said, and as was said by others, it would seem like these accidents were due to the Amby being used incorrectly. No less tragic, but it's good to know the facts rather than people being scared off using a wonderful product because of a lack of information. Our baby loves her Amby, and we'll be using it for as we can

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