Cradle

Cradle or Cradles may refer to: Cradle (bed) Bassinet, a small bed, often on rockers, in which babies and small children sleep

==Mechanical devices== Cradle (circus act), or aerial cradle or casting cradle used in an aerial circus act Cradling (paintings), an art restoration technique to stabilise a painting on panel Docking station, also known as a cradle for the connection of a mobile device Ship cradle, for supporting a ship when dry docked Grain cradle, an addition to the agricultural scythe to keep the grain stems aligned when mowing Neck cradle, a type of Elizabethan collar used to prevent convalescent horses from biting their wounds Newton's cradle, a device that demonstrates conservation of momentum and energy via a series of swinging spheres Rocker box, also known as a cradle used in mining to separate gold from alluvium Suspended cradle, a platform for accessing the exterior of buildings, used by among others window cleaners Slip catching cradle. a device used by cricketers to practice taking catches