One of the easiest and cheapest hammocks I have come across is sweat shirts. Hit garage sales, friends, family etc. I use diaper pins to attach them to the cages (they lock) and it works wonderfully. Even if one should pop they stay hooked due to the large pin head. However, I've only had that happen twice in the last 11 years. They wash easily and the kids love to crawl inside of them. I also use old sheets, pillow cases, flannel sheets for bedding. They love it. I've made snuggle bags out of old flannel sheets. Work great and wash easily. Kids love the softness. Good way to use old sheets and such rather than tossing them out. I'd love to hear ideas from others as to what they use. Always looking for ideas. Terry and 12 Happy Scampers [Posted in FML issue 4675]