This wooden thottil kambu is designed as a support component for traditional baby cradles commonly used in homes, especially for newborns and infants. Measuring approximately 52 cm in length, the stick plays a key role in setting up hanging cradle systems, often referred to as thottils or swings. The stick is typically combined with a cradle cloth, supporting ropes, a base board (palagai), and ceiling or frame hooks to create a setup where the baby can rest or nap. In homes where traditional baby swings are used regularly, this cradle stick becomes a central part of the setup. It is lightweight, easy to carry, and does not add bulk to the cradle system. It allows the baby’s resting cloth to hang naturally while being supported from the center. This can be especially helpful when the cradle is meant to swing side-to-side or gently bounce with movement. To summarize, this wooden thottil kambu is a 52 cm-long stick designed to work as the support rod in cloth cradle systems. It is used in combination with a cradle cloth, rope, and mounting hook or frame to build a traditional baby cradle setup. Suitable for newborn babies and early infant stages, the stick supports the cradle cloth by maintaining its structure, allowing the cradle to hang and move gently when nudged. With its simple construction and smooth wooden surface, the stick becomes a practical tool in assembling, using, and maintaining a baby cradle system in the home.