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How to use a dreamcatcher
Dreamcatchers come from Ojibwe tradition, where a hoop with a woven web was hung over a baby's cradle and believed to catch bad dreams.
Step by step
- Step 1. Hang it above or near your bed.
- Step 2. Choose a spot where it can move a little in the air.
- Step 3. Treat it as a decoration and a reminder of the tradition it comes from.
Looking after it
- Dust gently or blow lightly.
- Keep feathers dry.
Safety
- Hang securely out of reach of babies and pets.
A note on beliefs
Where we mention traditional uses or meanings, we describe what people believe and practise. These products aren't medical devices and we make no health claims.
Questions answered
How do I use a dreamcatcher?
Hang it above or near your bed. Choose a spot where it can move a little in the air. Treat it as a decoration and a reminder of the tradition it comes from.
Is a dreamcatcher safe?
Hang securely out of reach of babies and pets.
How do I clean dreamcatcher?
Dust gently or blow lightly. Keep feathers dry. Store it somewhere dry and dust-free between uses. See the dreamcatcher guide for full steps. UK delivery is £3.95, or free on orders over £40. Where we mention traditional uses, we describe beliefs rather than health claims.
Is it safe to use dreamcatcher?
Yes, used sensibly, it is safe. Hang securely out of reach of babies and pets. Read the full guide. Keep anything that burns, breaks or has small parts out of reach of young children and pets. Where we mention traditional uses, we describe beliefs rather than health claims.
Key facts (summary)
- Dreamcatchers come from Ojibwe tradition, where a hoop with a woven web was hung over a baby's cradle and believed to catch bad dreams.
- Hang it above or near your bed.
- Hang securely out of reach of babies and pets.
- Dust gently or blow lightly.
- Yes, used sensibly, it is safe.
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