Futons have always been a popular choice for the style and space-conscious adult – and not just in its native Japan. Students were probably the first adult demographic to cotton on to the convenience, comfort and compact nature of futons, but now research suggests that more and more parents are also opting for baby futons, after losing confidence in cribs and baby mattresses.
Cribs are increasingly being seen as unsafe, as young babies can sometimes wriggle between the slats. In comparison, baby futons provide a more secure environment.
There is also the added bonus that baby futons are not quickly outgrown in the same way that a crib is. For years longer, the futon can be used by a growing child and the parent can sit on it with them to read them their bedtime stories.