Merino Wool Nesting Pod 3-in-1 with Marl Grey covers

The world's first 3-in-1 modular merino wool baby nest — one natural-fibre pod, from newborn to toddler. Handcrafted in Cape Town

Will it keep my baby comfortable?
The contoured shape gives the close, held feeling of the womb, which helps settle the startle reflex and calm a restless baby. Merino regulates temperature — warm in winter, cool in summer — so your baby isn't too hot or too cold. Soft cotton knit and neutral tones keep things calm rather than overstimulating, and the wool gently carries familiar scent, the cue a newborn looks for when settling.

Is it safe for sleep?
It's designed around the things safe-sleep guidance asks parents to manage. For 0–4 months, the tied newborn cover forms a soft hammock shape that supports back (supine) sleep and gently deters rolling. From 4 months, once your baby can roll with control, you switch to the 4m+ cover. The merino and cotton are fully breathable, the base is medium-firm rather than soft and sinking, and there are no loose synthetic fillings. The pod is made for supervised rest and closeness — it doesn't replace safe-sleep basics, so always supervise your baby and let common sense prevail.

If you'd rather your baby didn't sleep in the nest shape overnight, you have a simple option: take the border out and use the nest cover as a slipcover over the flat merino mattress. Your baby then sleeps on a firm, flat surface — with the same breathable merino and cotton — and you can bring the border and nest shape back for supervised daytime rest and closeness.

How long will we use it?
Years, not months. It starts as an enclosed newborn nest, opens into a roomier U-shape from 4 months, then the parts carry on. The border slides under a cot's fitted sheet to soften the edge during the cot transition, and later becomes a cot bumper or tummy-time support. The base/ moses mattress becomes your toddler pillow to be used with a standard size pillowcase. One considered purchase, used across every early stage.

Is it easy to care for?
Yes. The wool parts are machine washable on a gentle wool cycle (wool detergent, cold water, lowest spin). Don't tumble dry — air out regularly and rotate the cushion weekly for even wear. A KO-COON Merino Puddle Pad is worth adding to protect the base and keep airflow good. Keeping a spare nest cover means one's always on while the other's in the wash.

Will it suit my nursery?
It's made to look calm in a real home. Cover colours: Milky White, Grey Marl, Navy, Fudge, Sky Blue, Blossom Pink, Matcha Green, Mocha Brown and Black (made to order). Swapping covers is a simple way to refresh the look without buying a whole new pod.

What's it made of?
Merino wool and soft cotton knit throughout — natural fibre, fully breathable, and naturally resistant to dust mites, mold, mildew and bacteria, which suits sensitive skin. Wool is also naturally flame-resistant, so there's no chemical flame retardant against your baby's skin. Designed with input from paediatric physiotherapists and occupational therapists for even, medium-firm support of the developing spine, neck and head.

What's included? - 5 items:

• Merino wool nesting cushion / base
• Tubular border / cot bumper
• Newborn cover (0–4 months)
• 4m+ cover
• Cotton carry bag.

Size & materials
Base: merino wool inner, soft cotton sleeve, medium firmness, approx. 82 × 50 × 5 cm.

Border: merino wool inner, cotton casing, 1.9 m long, detachable. 

Covers and carry bag: 100% cotton knit. 

Did you know?
Newborns spend around half their sleep in active (REM) sleep — light movement, twitching and brain development all happen here. A breathable, secure and familiar space helps babies move between sleep cycles and settle more easily. That's the thinking behind the pod — read more in our journal: Why the KO-COON Merino Nesting Pod 3-in-1 is a thoughtfully designed sleep solution for newborns.

1. Delivery Charges

Ko-coon.co.za offers free shipping for the orders above R3000. If your order is below R3000, you will be charged a flat fee of R150.

For more information on delivery please contact customer services by email on hello@ko-coon.co.za or telephone +2782 411 8977.

PLEASE NOTE: Nursery furniture ships flatpack and require self-assembly.

2. How long will my order take to arrive?

We aim to delight our customers by delivering our orders in the quickest possible time. Orders ship directly from our Cape Town warehouse.

For in stock products, most of our deliveries to major centres take place within 4 working days via courier. *Things do happen that are outside of our control, so please always allow up to 5-6 working days for your delivery to reach you. Kindly allow more time for these items to reach you.

For Made To Order products please allow +- 3 weeks manufacturing lead time. There-after 4-6 days courier delivery to your home.

Delivery hours are between 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday. WEEKENDS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: Special Rates Apply (please email hello@ko-coon.co.za for a quote)

Please note that orders are only dispatched once we have received confirmation of your payment and the payment has cleared. The manufacturing time is calculated from payment clearance date.

3. 7 Day Returns

Right to Cancel

You are entitled to return your order for goods which are kept in stock, within 7 days of the goods having been delivered to you.

In such an event:

• You will receive a full refund of the purchase price within 7 days of the date of cancelling this agreement less shipping fees in both directions.
• You undertake to return the goods in their original packaged condition, unassembled and unused and in sellable condition.
• You inform us within 7 days of receiving the goods of your intention to cancel the order and obtain a Return confirmation email from us as per Returns Policy below.
• Goods which are custom-made to-order cannot be cancelled after having been delivered to you.
• If you wish to cancel your order, please contact us at hello@ko-coon.co.za
• As we try to process orders immediately it may not always be possible to prevent an order from being dispatched. If your order has already been dispatched you may return the items to us in accordance with our Returns Policy. 

4. Returns policy
   
   1. We will accept returns on in-stock products according to the Right To Cancel Policy.
   2. Products which are made to order may not be returned unless the product is defective, damaged or if the product you have received is not the same as the product you have ordered.

All returns are subject to the following conditions: 

• ALL returns are subject to pre-approval on a case-by-case basis.
• Products must be in their original condition, unassembled, unused and returned in their ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
• Products that have been Made To Order cannot be returned. (non-stock items).
• Custom designs or specific colour choices cannot be returned.
• Flat pack items can only be returned if they have not been assembled or removed from the original packaging.
• You will be liable for the full transport costs (round trip – outgoing and incoming) as well as for the commissions charged by the payment gates which will be deducted from your refund. Please note that this may differ from your original invoice as we offer free shipping on completed sales and sometimes subsidise, discount or absorb additional costs.
• Please report any shortages or damages within 24 hours from the time of receiving your merchandise in writing via e-mail. Please explain the problem or defect and include any photographs if possible so that we may best assist you. It may be that only a replacement part is required instead of shipping the complete product back to us, which will be issued at our own discretion.
• Any returned items must be in the original condition with packaging and literature intact or in suitable similar packaging if it came in un-labeled boxes. Please e-mail us first to obtain your return authorisation, should you wish to return goods with defects or that have been damaged in transit. Include your initial order number and write (“RETURN”) on the shipping label only please. Please do not write on the box or deface the product packaging.
• We will take responsibility for booking the collection with our couriers. Replacements can only be made once we have determined that there was a manufacturer defect or damage caused during transit. Items that are received with shipping damage will be replaced with the same or similar item at no charge, subject to stock availability.
• If it is subsequently found that the returned merchandise is not defective or damaged, the customer will be liable for all shipping costs.
• For the returns or exchanges of the orders collected from our studio, you will take responsibility for the transport costs.

All custom made orders are made especially for you and are therefore final sales. We cannot accept returns, cancellations or exchanges on custom orders unless there is a manufacturer flaw.

Goods: All our items are completely handmade. There might be slight variations in the patterns, size or color as seen. Our products are handmade and are really for those who enjoy the uniqueness of that. Slight variations are not deemed as errors or defects. This include size variations of +/- 2cm.If you are unsure about any part of the item you wish to order, please email us at hello@ko-coon.co.za. We are ready to help you prior to your selection and get the order right.

In the unlikely event that you have a problem with a product, please contact us.

Should you experience any problems please contact hello@ko-coon.co.za