How a baby hammock changed my life, my baby's life and how it can change yours too!
Hi, I’m Tamar, the maker behind restNests.
This journey began in 2011, not as a business plan, but out of necessity, when I became a mother. My first child, Noah, needed to be held constantly and cried whenever I put him down. As a single mom used to being independent, I knew I had to find a gentle, safe way to keep him calm while still having my hands free.
Before motherhood, I worked as a rock-climbing guide and spent years with young children, including children with special needs. I understood how important proper support, balance, and a sense of security are for little bodies, and I set out to create something that could act as a second pair of arms: safe, strong, and soothing.
Using simple materials at home, I made my first hammock, adding gentle bounce and building a sturdy frame with help from my father. It worked beautifully, and that first design became the foundation for the swings I still make today.
As I learned more about baby posture and early development, friends began asking for hammocks of their own. What started at home slowly grew into restNests, and today these hammocks are among the most loved baby swings in Israel.
Over time, I added more products I felt parents truly needed, including baby wrap carriers and comfort-focused essentials. Every item is carefully researched, tested, and first tried by my own children, with safety and well-being always coming first.
I love creating from home and knowing that something I make can ease the load, because parenting is wonderful and also exhausting. If restNests can bring more calm, closeness, and ease into a family’s day, then I know I’m doing what I set out to do.
With care,
Tamar 🌿
