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Amby Baby Quality Policy
October 2007 - Amby Baby has gone to great lengths to ensure our products
are the safest and best quality we can provide. Below, Amby Baby outlines
the main components of our products and how we maintain the highest quality
for you and your family.
Fabrics
Each Amby Baby is lovingly hand-sewn by our own employees from more than 40
individual pieces. In order to provide a safe chemical-free product, Amby
Baby has chosen to create all our products with a breathable, non-treated
fabric. Nearly 80 percent of our orders are requested in the Natural Raw
Cotton which affirms our customers’ desire for natural products.
Frame
Each of the Amby Baby frame pieces are created from hand-bent steel and are
measured precisely to create a solid base and assembly. For this product,
we have the option of using a top tier grade steel, which is brushed smooth,
or a third tier which is less expensive but also less durable. Since their
first introduction to the market, all Amby Baby’s are produced with the top
tier grade steel, which you will notice and appreciate with use. The weighed
base is solid and will not sway with heavier babies as other light weight
steels will do. As one of the strongest steels in the industry, this durable
material is stronger and lasts longer than that used in a typical stroller,
carrier or walker.
Surfaces
All painted coatings are tested and found negative for lead. In addition, Amby
has eliminated all metal-on-metal rubbing associated with the spring mechanism.
Each end of the spring is coated with rubber tubing and nylon washers separate
section of the eyebolt. Each of our hammock sets include with a cover that
envelopes the entire spring and eyebolt for added safety.
Safety testing
Amby Baby is a proud member of the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association
through which we are subject to regular testing for safety and effectiveness.
We have also passed safety and regulatory testing through agencies worldwide.
As a by product of our quality products, you will find that your Amby Baby
will hold up for several children and can become a regular fixture in your
nursery or bedside as your family grows.
For more information on quality and safety please visit our Awards
and Tests page here.
January 2007 Update
Happy New Year!
We hope that all our visitors had a great 2006. Last year saw some exciting
changes for Amby Baby. This is due primarily to the support of our loyal
customers who continue to give us great feedback on our products and share
their success stories with us. For those of you who are new to Amby products,
we encourage you to browse the site and contact us with any questions. Welcome
to Amby Baby!
New Canadian Distributorship
As of late 2006, Canadian customers can how have their products shipped from
our new distribution center in Delta, BC. We hope this change will make it
easier for Canadian buyers to access our line of products. Orders for this
region can be placed at www.ambybaby.ca in
Canadian dollars.
Products now available in the European Union
Last year also saw the completion of our new European distribution center.
After many requests about the product from residents of the EU, we can now
easily ship within that region via our Swedish distribution center. Orders
for the EU can be placed now at www.amby-baby-europe.com.
Translations of the site in German, French and Spanish are also available.
Tell your story
There is nothing more fulfilling for us than hearing your stories of success
with our product. We have two sites that we continually update with your
comments and baby photos: www.ambybabyletters.com and www.ambybabyphotos.
We encourage all Amby parents to send us pictures of you, your families and
your Amby babies. Send these to info@ambybaby.com.
Amby Baby aims to offer the best in quality products and customer service.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do to assist you.
Happy sleeping!
The Amby Baby Staff
Premature NICU babies find sleep in baby hammock
September 2006 - Nurses at a Minnesota hospital find an invaluable resource
in the Amby Baby Motion Bed for fussy premature infants
(http://www.ambybaby.com) – Walk into
the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in any hospital and you’ll hear the
cries of inconsolable premature babies. This is a result of the any number
of ailments premature babies suffer from, requiring the patience and expertise
of the nurses who tend to them daily.
Among them is Sharon McDurmot, an RN who has worked in a Minneapolis-area
NICU for 25 years. McDurmot deals daily with preemies suffering from everything
from drug withdrawal to infections. These illnesses often leave the small infants
in a constant fussy state. Fortunately, the nurses in this NICU have discovered
a bed that can sooth even the most fussy and sick preemie.
“If I have a baby I cannot calm any other way, I use the Amby hammock,” McDurmot
said. “We have used it quite a bit on very crabby babies. I love it… it works
very well for these babies.”
About premature deliveries
Newborns are considered to be premature if they are born before they are 37
weeks old. Although there are many risk factors that can help to predict
which pregnancies are at risk for premature delivery, in most cases, no direct
cause is found.
The more mature your baby is at birth, the more likely that it is that he
will not have any problems, so that babies born at 26-29 weeks have a much
better chance of complete recovery or with mild to moderate ailments. Babies
born at 30-33 weeks usually do even better, and after 34 weeks, babies are
usually only mildly immature and usually do very well. Common ailments for
premature babies include various infections, jaundice, heart defects, cleft
palate, and various respiratory problems including apnea and reflux.
How the Amby Motion Bed helps
The nurses said the Amby Baby Motion Bed is
very effective in treating the many respiratory problems premature babies suffer
from. The incline of hammock-style bed can be adjusted to suit the baby’s needs,
making it easier for them to breath and sleep. In addition, the womb-like rocking
motion of the hammock has also been used to sooth babies suffering from abdominal
cramping which occurs after undergoing common surgeries.
Recommended by Dr. Sears for premature infants
The Amby Baby Motion Bed is also recommended in Dr. Sears’ new book “The Premature
Baby Book: Everything you need to know about Your Premature Baby from Birth
to Age One.”
In his book, Dr. Sears focuses on the essential needs of babies--eating, sleeping,
development, health, and comfort--and covers virtually every aspect of caring
for the premature infant. A long-time supporter of the Amby Baby Motion Bed,
Dr. Sears recommends the Amby Motion Bed on more than one occasion in his book
as a good resource for premature babies.
About Amby Baby
Amby Baby is the official manufacturer of The Amby Baby Motion Bed - a natural
alternative sleeping bed designed to help infants sleep peacefully during
their first year of development. The Amby Baby Motion Bed mimics the natural
movements, within the mother’s womb creating a feeling of security and promotes
longer sleep durations for baby. The Amby Baby hammock motion bed design
has an upright, angled position assisting babies with natural sleep, colic
and reflux. For more information, please visit our website at www.ambybaby.com.
Say Goodnight to Sleep Deprivation
June 2006 - One of the most common problems new parents face, sleep deprivation
becomes nothing but a bad dream when babies sleep soundly in
the Amby Motion Bed
Minneapolis, MN – http://www.ambybaby.com –
Most new parents believe that sleep deprivation comes automatically
with parenthood. Many parents spend long hours – at all hours -
walking the floor with their baby. They sooth, feed, and go the
extra mile on little or no sleep to comfort a crying infant.
But it doesn’t have to be that way.
The Amby Motion Bed offers a natural solution for fussy babies,
specially designed to help infants sleep through the night in their
first year of development – making sleep deprivation a thing of
the past.
Am I sleep deprived?
If you are a new parent, you may not have had a solid night’s sleep
since you brought the baby home. The recommended amount of sleep
for most adults is 6 to 9 hours. If you are not getting this
much sleep each night, it can leave you exhausted with little
physical energy. Sleep deprived parents are more likely to be
pessimistic, more prone to post partum depression, and more easily
angered or discouraged. Lack of sleep also breaks down your immune
system, increasing illness susceptibility, as well as impairing
judgment which can lead to accidents.
Is my baby sleep deprived?
You may be surprised to learn that your baby may be suffering from
sleep deprivation as well. The first month of life, baby needs
roughly 16 hours of sleep each day; at three months old, baby
needs 15 hours of sleep. At this age, an infant’s sleep cycles
usually consist of only 50-60 minutes. That means the majority
of the time they are sleeping, they are sleeping lightly enough
to be woken.
By the time baby is about 4 months old, he or she should be sleeping
between 6-8 hours a night. At 6 months, that number rises to between
10-12 hours and stays there through the toddler years. Through
9 months, baby will wake at least once a night.
What can you do about it?
The womb-like design of the Amby Motion Bed not only helps babies
fall asleep but keeps them asleep longer. This works because
the hammock provides a rocking motion as babies fall asleep.
In addition, the spring responds to the baby’s own movements
when they wake, bouncing them gently back to sleep. The hammock
has also proven extremely successfully for babies with reflux
(GER) and colic because you can adjust the incline of the bed
to suit your baby’s needs.
Why a good night’s sleep is important for your baby – and you
Consistently getting a good night’s sleep can increase your energy
levels, heighten your mood, and lower anxiety levels. When you
and your baby are getting the sleep you need, you will essentially
regain the vitality you need to raise a healthy, happy baby.
In addition, a well-rested baby is a happy baby, which will improve
the time you spend together. Sweet dreams!
Amby hammock overcomes infant reflux one baby at a time
August 2005- The internationally distributed Amby Motion
Bed is rising to the forefront as a solution for Gastro-Esophageal
Reflux (GER)
Minneapolis, MN (www.ambybaby.com)
-- Two out of every three babies suffers with some level of reflux,
and often parents are hard pressed to find a solution. It can be
particularly troublesome for parents who don’t understand why their
baby is “fussy” and incorrectly conclude it’s their parenting style
that is to blame.
What is GER?
GER causes severe heartburn pain when milk and stomach acid flow
backwards up into the esophagus. Normally, gravity keeps
breast milk or formula in the stomach, but when a baby lies flat,
the stomach contents are allowed to “reflux” back into the esophagus.
How do you know if your baby has reflux?
Common symptoms include:
Irritability – Sudden or constant crying, pain in the stomach,
chest and/or esophagus.
Poor sleep – Frequent waking or sudden waking; being inconsolable
after waking.
Frequent spitting up – This can include partial vomiting, wet burps,
and hiccups more than an hour after eating.
Eating problems – Choking, gagging, refusing certain foods, and
eating only when tired, which can result in poor weigh gain or
weight loss.
Trouble breathing – Such as asthma, coughing, wheezing or labored
breathing, runny nose, congestion, frequent ear infections.
How does the Amby motion hammock help?
While many pediatricians recommend medication or diet changes to
treat reflux, Amby presents another natural and simple solution.
Endorsed by pediatrician Dr. Sears, the Amby hammock allows baby
to sleep in a slightly upright angle. This allows gravity to
keep the stomach acid and food where it belongs - in the stomach. Baby
has less acid reflux pain and enjoys a more restful night’s sleep. Any
time baby does stir and squirm, the gentle bouncing movements
of the Amby will lull baby back to sleep before baby fully wakens.
Some babies with GER experience pain to such a degree and frequency
that antacid medications are often needed to help baby sleep. The
upright sleep position and rocking motions of the Amby may be so
effective that your baby may not need medication.
Another common problem for babies with GER is that their frequent
reflux pain often interrupts naptime. Long naps are not
only important for babies. They are a way for tired parents to
find time to relax, get some things done around the house, or catch
up on much needed sleep themselves. The Amby is a perfect
way to help your baby get those long periods of sleep that benefit
both of you.
A new product - The Amby Sleeping Bag – will snuggle babies to
sleep this Holiday Season
November 2005 - Just in time for Christmas! Amby Baby is proud
to offer a new warm and snuggly sleeping bag for a limited time
Minneapolis, MN – (www.ambybaby.com)
Parents can trust Amby Baby – the makers of the Amby Baby Motion
Hammock - to produce a sleeping bag that will comfort and snuggle
babies to sleep.
A new spin on an old standby
The Amby Sleeping Bag is made of a calming off-white 100% cotton
dye-free fabric with a soft, snuggly inside liner. It can be
ordered with either an adorable light blue or pink embroidered
Amby logo. The Amby Sleeping Bag is designed to be lightweight
for summer use as well as during those chilly winter nights.
See more information about the Amby Sleeping Bag at http://www.ambybaby.com/amby-baby-sleeping-bag.htm.
Amby Baby is dedicated to quality products for babies
The Amby Baby Motion Hammock has become well known for calming
even the most fussy babies, including those suffering with colic
and reflux. For that reason, products made by Amby Baby have
become a mainstay in homes internationally because of their efficacy
and reliability. Amby Baby is happy to add the Amby Sleeping
Bag to their list of accessories which aim to help parents raise
a healthy, happy, well-rested baby.
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