Hi - I found one thread about this with not very many replies from a year or so ago, so I thought i'd try again.

I am seriously considering going the baby hammock route for newborn sleeping. I live in Australia where they are not super popular, but I think maybe still more popular that in the US (?) - but in NZ across the pond they are all the rage, and a lot of companies over there produce some beautiful ones.

I'm almost 100% comfortable with the safety aspect - although there have been recalls the general consensus seems to be that if its properly set up the risk of SIDS or injury is no higher than in a bassinet/moses basket, and in fact could be slightly lower as the babys head is cradled up so less likelihood of choking on spit up. Many, many people in the interwebs swear by them and talk of blissful sleeps almost from the first day home from hospital, and amazing self-soothing abilities it gives babies.

So...did any of you use a hammock? Have you heard anything from people who have? We are getting a bassinet for free from friends so the cost isn't a huge issue - they are about $200 with a stand but since we aren't buying a bassinet I'm happy to spend the money - just wondering if its worth it! Advice/thoughts?