DOCKATOT TENT OF DREAMS — The Mother Project

DockATot what?

Let’s clear up some confusion, first. Sleepyhead, those pods that everyone and their dog (sometimes literally their dog) has for napping.? With the interchangeable covers that are an arse to wash and wrangle back on, but always worth it because they are basically amazing?

But that we always cover with muslins anyway because we don’t want to have to wash and wrangle with them. Yes, those? They’re now called DockATot Pods. Sleepyhead is DockATot, since they adopted the name of their sister company, and you can still get the same pods, same designs, just with different branding. (Phew because I LOVE THEM).

OMG

But hold the phone for a minute, because they’ve done a collaboration that in my opinion blows the socks off all the collaborations I’ve ever been excited about. Morris & Co, (William Morris, iconic textile designer, poet, novelist, yes, that wallpaper maker), x DockATot. The partnership particularly appeals to me because it ticks that box I’m always trying to tick; wonderful for babies and their parents at the same time. It’s why I decked our nursery in Rebel Walls monochrome Jungleland paper. It’s why we have a huge Filibabba activity pen, and it’s why we did a total nursery re-arrange to fit this in. Are you ready? TENT OF DREAMS.

Look at it.

This is why it’s so spectacular:

EVERY child will want a wigwam at some point in their lives. They love a den, anywhere to hide or feel enclosed. They will crawl in there to read a book (here’s hoping), they will invite their friends round for wigwam hiding, they’ll sleep in it with the cat.
It’s huge, which is a little tricky to accommodate, but is very helpful for longevity. I can fit in there and I am 5 foot 8.
The fabric and quality is exceptional, the futon base is ridiculously comfortable (PLEASE DON’T PUKE ON IT BABY. Or you, cat). And the print is timeless, because it is William Morris.
There is a little pocket inside for more hiding and a tiny tasseled window for parent spying (either you on them or them on you)
In summer it will make an amazing garden party feature.

Question.

Could you bring yourself to spend almost £500 on a wigwam for your baby? That is a big one. It’s a lot of money for someone who is intent on destruction for a large proportion of their young life.

I was (spectacularly) sent mine by the very kind DockATtot team, but would I buy it? If I’d just been unexpectedly commissioned for some freelance features maybe? I wouldn’t have written this whole thing if I wouldn’t. I only recommend the things I feel strongly about, and this is one of them. Joy bringing, eye-sparkling, style plus substance plus quality with tassels on. Sorry for recommending something so expensive, but here are some alternatives to make up for it.