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Although we aren’t expecting to have another child anytime soon, or ever, I think it’s important for the future of Tiny Houses that we design with the idea that our house is open to a baby, even if it’s just a grandchild. If tiny houses can function as family centers, then an entire new market will open for sales. I’ve found a few things that are pretty cool for babies and children, but this tops my list.

A cardboard cradle.

It’s ingenious! Seriously, how long do you use a cradle? Not very long, then you have to find somewhere to store it or someone to give it to, and eventually it ends up in a dumpster for all of eternity. The cardboard cradle stores flat, is recyclable, and even TRAVELS! Hello! Your baby would be snug as a rug, and it wouldn’t kill you to move it from room to room when needed.

This cardboard cradle meets all the usual standards. It’s flame retardant and meets the EU’s safety and performance for cribs and cradles. However, unlike traditional cribs, you won’t need any tools to assemble it and you can either store flat when done or recycle the cardboard.

This cradle can be ordered from Rose and Radish.