Hello again!
This is an adaptation of a product, which you can buy for about £8.00. It’s a gardeners’ folding kneeler and seat.
I’ve put it at the bottom of my bed, so that it’s in the ‘kneeler’ position (ie, legs in the air). I’ve then taken a long towel and knotted it across the legs, so that it forms a loop.
And that’s it. If you sleep a bit further down the bed than usual, your feet can slide into the towelling loop and ‘hang’ in mid air.
Give it a try! It might help.
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DIY Foot Hammock
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Re: DIY Foot Hammock
Do you know....... personally, I think I can see that this could be comfortable.
Betty
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Re: DIY Foot Hammock
It is quite. The problem I’m having now is attaching it firmly to bed or floor so it doesn’t move. But it feels lovely!
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I applaud your enthusiasm and determination. No doubt you will not be beaten and will work out a plan.
Betty
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Re: DIY Foot Hammock
Thanks, Polar!
I’ve figured it out now: the problem was tipping and creeping. So I’ve tied the towel to the base of the bed: this gives you both a firm attachment and a natural division of the towel, so each foot is separate. I’ve out beach sandals under the arms of the kneeler, so it can’t move.
Dead nice. :0) Haven’t actually tried sleeping in it yet...
I’ve figured it out now: the problem was tipping and creeping. So I’ve tied the towel to the base of the bed: this gives you both a firm attachment and a natural division of the towel, so each foot is separate. I’ve out beach sandals under the arms of the kneeler, so it can’t move.
Dead nice. :0) Haven’t actually tried sleeping in it yet...
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Re: DIY Foot Hammock
You should send photos of this device to http://www.rlshelp.org/CopingPicturePage.htm
Beth - Wishing you a restful sleep tonight
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