Self-Inflating Plane Bunk & Foot Cushion

Your pump and its cord are packed separately, so check the parcel carefully before you throw anything out.

The day it arrives

1. Charge the pump fully using the cord we've included. Red light means it's charging, blue means it's fully charged. Only ever use the provided cord — another one can burn out the motor, and that isn't covered under our warranty.
2. Slot the pump into its grey housing with the black button and the charging port cover facing out, then turn it clockwise until it's secure.
3. Place the green cap on top and turn that clockwise until tight.
4. Check the rapid deflation valve is properly closed — black plug pushed firmly in, clear cap screwed down with no gaps. It won't hold air without this, even if you are using the built-in pump.
5. Turn the black air safety release valve all the way clockwise, then back about 1cm. That lets it breathe through cabin pressure changes. Be careful not to have it too loose or air will escape and it won't hold.
6. Inflate it and run the Stress Test — then register your warranty within 72 hours.

On the plane

1. Wait for the seatbelt sign to go off.
2. Get your inflatable sleeper out and put it in place before you inflate. Foot Cushion — put it into the footwell first, so it expands to fill the whole space. Plane Bunk — lay the mattress across the seat with the footwell block dropping down into the footwell.
3. Press the black button to start inflation.
4. Press it again when it feels firm, or when the pitch of the motor changes — that's it telling you it's ready.

Seatbelts

Use your own Plane Seat Belt Extender or ask your crew for one before the product is used.

Foot Cushion — with the existing seatbelt on its own, the belt can ride up to their chest once they're flat, which isn't where you want it. An extender lets you secure it low and around their waist.

Plane Bunk — look under the side walls on both sides and you'll find the inserts. Feed the seatbelt and extender through those so the belt sits low and around their waist. A single seatbelt on its own may be too tight, so we strongly recommend an extender.

Packing it away

Pull the clear cap and the black plug right out until you can see the round hole underneath. Push down and press the air towards the opening. If you want it to go faster you can also remove the black air safety release valve — just make sure every part goes back on once the air is out, so nothing goes missing.

Sit it on your lap and keep pushing the air out through the opening. Use your forearm to press and roll from the far end towards the opening, still pushing air ahead of you as you go. Folded right, it packs down as flat as the day it arrived.

Plane Bunk & Foot Cushion

If you've ordered a pump as well, check the packaging carefully before you throw anything out — the Rapid Pump comes in a box with its cord, and the Handy Pump comes in plastic with a hose and attachments.

The day it arrives

1. Find the rapid deflation valve — this is where the air goes in and out. It has three parts: a clear screw cap, a black plug underneath, and a round hole under that.
2. Check it's properly closed — black plug pushed firmly in. This is where you'll put the pump attachment, or where you'll blow air in. Once inflated, the clear cap should be firmly in place with no gaps. It won't hold air without both layers securely pushed in.
3. Turn the orange air safety release valve all the way clockwise, then back about 1cm. That lets it breathe through cabin pressure changes. Be careful not to have it too loose or air will escape and it won't hold.
4. If you're taking the Rapid Pump, charge it fully at home before you fly.
5. Inflate it and run the Stress Test — then register your warranty within 72 hours.

On the plane

1. Wait for the seatbelt sign to go off.
2. Get your inflatable sleeper out and put it in place before you inflate. Foot Cushion — put it into the footwell first, so it expands to fill the whole space. Plane Bunk — lay the mattress across the seat with the footwell block dropping down into the footwell. Inflating the Foot Cushion by mouth? Do it the other way round — blow it up fully first, then carefully wedge it into place. If it's too tight, turn the cushion upside down.
3. Take the clear cap off the rapid deflation valve, leaving the black plug firmly in place. Attach your pump to the black plug, or blow it up by mouth.
4. If you're using the Handy Pump, go with slow, long pumps — short sharp ones make it squeak.
5. Once it's firm, close the clear cap tightly, with no gaps.

Seatbelts

Use your own Plane Seat Belt Extender or ask your crew for one before the product is used.

Foot Cushion — with the existing seatbelt on its own, the belt can ride up to their chest once they're flat, which isn't where you want it. An extender lets you secure it low and around their waist.

Plane Bunk — look under the side walls on both sides and you'll find the inserts. Feed the seatbelt and extender through those so the belt sits low and around their waist. A single seatbelt on its own may be too tight, so we strongly recommend an extender.

Packing it away

Pull the clear cap and the black plug right out until you can see the round hole underneath. Push down and press the air towards the opening. If you want it to go faster you can also remove the orange air safety release valve — just make sure every part goes back on once the air is out, so nothing goes missing.

Sit it on your lap and keep pushing the air out through the opening. Use your forearm to press and roll from the far end towards the opening, still pushing air ahead of you as you go. Folded right, it packs down as flat as the day it arrived.

Sky Cocoon

The Sky Cocoon arrives on its own — no pump, no cord, nothing else to hunt for in the parcel.

Before you fly

1. Find the grey valve. It works the same way as our other inflatables, just smaller and a different colour — a grey cap on top, the inflation valve underneath, and once that's pulled out the hole is open.
2. Blow it up with 5 to 6 big breaths — no more. Then close the cap firmly, with no gaps.
3. Run the Stress Test — then register your warranty within 72 hours.

On the plane

1. Wait for the seatbelt sign to go off.
2. Blow it up with 5 to 6 big breaths and close the cap firmly, with no gaps.
3. Put it in place. Infants — it sits around your waist, with your little one resting on it. Everyone else — it sits in the seat, and can be shifted around until they find a comfy position.
4. If it feels too firm, let a little air out and try again. Softer is better.

Seatbelts

On your lap — use your own Plane Seat Belt Extender or ask your crew for one. Whether they're lying or sitting on it, the belt goes around their waist.

In the seat — the existing seatbelt is enough. Secure it around their waist.

Packing it away

Pull the grey cap and the inflation valve right out until the hole is open — the air goes quickly once it is. Press the air out towards the opening, then fold and keep pressing as you go.

Pumps

Both pumps work with the Plane Bunk, Foot Cushion, Self-Inflating Plane Bunk and Self-Inflating Foot Cushion. Neither is for the Sky Cocoon — that one is mouth-inflated only, with 5 to 6 big breaths.

Rapid Pump

Comes in a box with its cord — check inside before you throw the box out.

Inflates in under 60 seconds, and it's small enough to disappear into a nappy bag.

Charge it fully at home before you fly.

To use it: take the clear cap off the rapid deflation valve, leaving the black plug firmly in place, and attach the pump to the black plug.

Not permitted on Qantas — it's battery powered. Use the Handy Pump or your mouth on those flights.

See the Rapid Pump

Handy Pump

Comes in plastic with a hose and attachments — check the packaging carefully before you throw anything out.

Takes 2 to 3 minutes. It's bulkier than the Rapid Pump, but there's no charging and no battery, so it's the one to pack for Qantas.

Go with slow, long pumps — short sharp ones make it squeak.

To use it: take the clear cap off the rapid deflation valve, leaving the black plug firmly in place, and attach the pump to the black plug.

See the Handy Pump