Yes, children can use hammocks, even youth. If you hang it correctly with a low center of gravity, it’s more difficult to fall out (not impossible, but more difficult). Suffocation is less of an issue since you have air flow even through the fabric. However, strangulation is certainly a concern with some string hammocks. I would only recommend breathable, solid fabric hammocks for kids. When I hung my hammocks with kids, I would stack them so the child was above me so I had easy hand access to help them. Or even side-by-side but hung low in case they fall out it’s not a big deal. Strangulation is more an issue if they play with the hammock, so I would never leave a child unattended with a hammock or encourage play with a hammock.

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I’m not quite sure I’m following you on this. Please clarify.

If you ask some cultures, like the folks down in Mereda, Yucatan, Mexico, their children sleep full time in a hammock. My 5-year-old loves sleeping in a hammock. When hung properly, the hammock provides a low center of gravity, making it difficult to flip out. It also provides a flatter laying position, so there are no neck kinks or twists. As with all things, there are risks. I wouldn’t put a heavy blanket or put infants in a hammock without supervision. Use good judgement and be wise!