How to Keep Your Children Safe and Your Hammock Last

Children and Hammocks

Hammocks aren't generally considered dangerous, as a matter of fact they have been around for over 1000 years (Read History of The Hammock). However reasonable care and caution should always be a concern you have.

Children should never be allowed to use a hammock without parental supervision. Small children have been known to fall or even become tangled in the rope hammock. If a child does become tangled in the hammock, they have a hard time freeing themselves and sometimes the hammock can even end up tangled around their neck resulting in choking..

The hammock can twist around a child's neck without spreader bars. Spreader bars are mostly made of wood and are located where the hammock bed meets the hammock harness and are used to keep the hammock open. Studies have shown that hammocks without spreader bars can cause strangulation.

Because hammocks can be potentially dangerous and even deadly with children, what I've mentioned above should be taken into consideration when purchasing a hammock.

Hammocks can also be harmful to small babies because they can easily become wedged in the hammock where they cannot breathe. Care should be taken when leaving babies in a hammock. The CPSC reports between 1984 and 1995, they received reports of 12 deaths of children in mini-hammocks.

Hammock Care

Although your hammock is made of the finest quality and constructed of tough weather resistant materials. You still need to take care of it and there are simple steps can be taken to ensure your hammock lasts for years.

• Store in a dry location when not in use


• Store out of the sun to protect it from fading


• Store in a location away from pets or other animals as they might damage the hammock


• Always hang up your hammock to prevent tangles


• If a rope in the hammock breaks, tie the 2 broken ends to prevent a hole from developing.


• Hold both ends all the times to ensure one end does not get tangled when moving a hammock.

Cleaning your hammock

Avoid use any hoarse chemicals when cleaning you hammock. Most hammocks may be cleaned using a mild soap and warm water. Simply rinse and dry thoroughly before storing the hammock.

Don't Buy a Hammock Before You Read This! article will help you to consider important factors before you purchase a hammock.