Pediatrician Approved

Nest Evaluation

After evaluating the Knothön Nest in person, I confirm that its structure, materials, and construction meet the essential criteria for a safe sleep environment during the first months of life. The assessment focused on firmness, ventilation, breathability, structural stability, and fabric quality.

1. Integrated Mattress
The firm mattress, with its HR Cloud core (23 kg/m³) and Visco Innogel® top layer, offers adequate internal firmness, moderate surface comfort, and good ventilation through the Airtex mesh. Proper firmness is essential for safe sleep and maintaining airway alignment.

2. Nest Fabrics
Handcrafted in Barcelona with OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Class 1–certified materials, the fabrics are breathable, hypoallergenic, and safe for newborn contact, supporting proper temperature regulation.

3. Protective Barrier & Ventilation
The hand-woven 100% cotton barrier, filled with breathable hypoallergenic fiber, provides stability while maintaining airflow. Its double-braid design and natural air pockets help reduce the risk of lateral entrapment.

4. Safety Compliance
The mattress is OEKO-TEX® Class 1 certified and complies with UNE-EN 16890. The nest’s structure ensures stability, breathable materials, and safe finishes without loose or overly soft components.

5. Plagiocephaly Prevention
The mattress’s uniform, adequately firm surface helps distribute pressure evenly across the occipital area, supporting the prevention of positional plagiocephaly.

6. Safe Sleep Principles
The ensemble promotes safe back-sleeping, proper airway alignment, breathable and well-ventilated materials, thermal regulation, and the use of certified, hypoallergenic textiles with stable construction.

Conclusion
The Knothön Nest – Made in Spain offers a safe, stable, and well-ventilated environment aligned with current recommendations for infant safe sleep, temperature regulation, and positional plagiocephaly prevention.

*Similar to bouncers, rockers, car seats, nests and strollers, I recommend keeping your baby within easy view so you can watch over them.

Dr. Sabrina Andara is a pediatrician and certified infant sleep specialist, endorsed by leading Spanish health and academic institutions. Her approach integrates pediatrics, neurodevelopment, sleep physiology, and respectful parenting to provide expert, family-centered guidance.

She focuses on safe sleep, healthy routines from birth, and early support for sleep challenges. With extensive experience accompanying families, she offers a knowledgeable and compassionate perspective dedicated to the wellbeing of both baby and family.

Professional Profile

Dr. Sabrina Andara, MD
Pediatrician & Infant Sleep Expert
• Pediatric Specialist (Spain) • Certified in Infant Sleep Science
• Neurodevelopment & Sleep Physiology