FAQ

How long can Mawok be used?
From birth until the baby begins turning over on its belly in Mawok. The usage time is thus individual, but usually within the first 6 months when sleep is most critical.

What is the difference between Mawok and a traditional cradle?
The main difference between Mawok and a cradle (or a bassinet with a fixed base) is the way the baby lies. Inside the mother's womb the baby is used to a close and enfolding environment with a lot of movement. Once the baby is born, flat and static surfaces like beds are completely unknown to the baby and do not support the baby's development. The strength of Mawok is thus that it is similar to life in the womb. Suspension creates a rocking that your baby recognizes and loves. The soft carrycot is a safe environment for a baby who seeks proximity and movement.

Why do babies sleep so well in Mawok?
Many people associate the toddler period with watchful nights with a baby in their arms walking back and forth to get the baby to sleep. The embrace of a parent's arms, cradling back and forth is an obvious place that provides warmth, security and movement to the baby. This cradling is also a way to recreate the environment of the womb, just like Mawok does.

The difference between the embrace of a parent's arms and Mawok is when the baby falls asleep. If you carry your baby, you must manage the feat to move the child from the warm embrace to a cooler and more static bed. The result is not infrequently that the baby wakes up and the whole procedure must be repeated all over again. When the baby falls asleep in Mawok, there is no need to move it.

Why Mawok rocks vertically?
The vertical rocking is both comforting and soothing. Mawok resembles life in the womb with its vertical rocking and provided warmth, closeness and movement. The move from the womb to the outside world becomes smooth. The vertical rocking also soothes concerned babies who are unable to come to rest. For babies with short rest periods, one can extend the sleep session.

How is the child affected by being rocked up and down?
Vertical rocking is good for the child's development as the sense of balance (vestibularis) is trained at an early age. Read more about the positive effects of vertical rocking here.

What is included when purchasing a Mawok?
When you buy a Mawok you get the carrycot, mattress, mattress cover and bag. Also included is a mobile mount for the door. The permanent mount is optional and sold separately. This applies to both Mawok Air and Mawok Natural.

Can Mawok be used at night?
Yes, Mawok can be used day or night, home or away. Mawok is the first and only bed your child will need during the first 6 months. The more you use it, the better it becomes.

How does Mawok build a sound sleep behavior?
Babies' sleep cycles are short. When the baby wakes up, you can begin rocking it to help it fall asleep again. In this way, the child learns to fall asleep by itself and the child's sleep period is gradually extended.

How is the child positioned in Mawok?
Since the mattress is soft, the baby has support on the sides of the body while maintaining a straight line from the head to the bottom.

Is Mawok safe?
Mawok is tested and approved concurring relevant parts of the certification SS-EN 1130 1 and 2 by the SP Technical Research Institute in Sweden.

We already have a crib, why should we buy a Mawok?
Mawok and cot are complementary in usage and function. During the first six months, a lot revolves around sleep and stomach for baby and parent. Your baby may have stomach aches and sleep might be a rare commodity for most parents. During this period, the functions that Mawok offers are exactly what many parents seek. The vertical rocking and the cozy carrycot is suitable for a small baby who seeks proximity and movement. Once the baby outgrows Mawok it enters into a more physical period in life where the properties of a cot are perfect for the child.

How do you switch from wall to door mount and how long does will it take?
Chaning between wall and door mount is simple to do and takes at the most 30 seconds. 

How much does Mawok weigh when it is packed?
Approximately 3 kg.

Is there a weight limit for Mawok?
10 kg.

How easy is it to switch from sleeping in Mawok to sleeping in a cot?
Since the transition from Mawok to a cot coincides with the baby becoming more mobile and wanting to explore the world, the transition is usually smooth. The child is happy to have more space and enters into a new phase. The benefits of Mawok is that the child should have received a basic good sleep behavior and is able to fall asleep without needing to be cradled to sleep.

What are the dimensions of Mawok?
The mattress is 90 cm long and 35 cm wide at the middle.

What are the washing instructions for Mawok?
Mattress cover and carrycot can be  machine washed at 60 degrees.

How is Mawok assembled?
Assembling Mawok is simple and very fast, for a detailed description, see the manual.

At what height should the wall-mount be placed?
Place it at a height most convenient for you, we suggest that the wall-mount is secured at a height of 1,7-2 m and about 50 cm from the edge of the bed.

Can the Mawok be used as a travel cot?
Mawok works just as well away as at home, and because it is so easy to bring with you, it is he perfect travel bed because it is the child's own bed. Mawok is a safe and homey place in a new environment.