The Swaddle Grobag Newborn Plus (more about the sizes down below) was a great fit for my little girl and felt tight and secure. But she was also freely able to move, which is her favourite thing to do right now. Babies have a ‘startle reflex’, an instinctive movement that frequently wakes them up throughout the night. Swaddling your baby involves wrapping them up so that their arms are held close to their body, and so they're is unable to move and ‘startle’ themselves awake. This often means they can sleep longer and more deeply, in turn allowing you a little extra rest. When testing swaddles we consider a number of factors including ease of use, material, comfort and value for money.

As with many decisions around getting your baby to sleep, this is a personal choice and will vary from parent to parent. If you’re looking for the best swaddle for you and your baby, we’ve done the hard work for you - after scouring the Mumsnet Talk forums for authentic recommendations from our network of millions of parents, we've weighed up the pros and cons of a wide range of swaddles, and we've come up with recommendations that we think offer something for everybody.Made from soft 100% cotton-rich, fluorescent-free fabric, our Swaddlebags are snuggly and kind on baby’s skin – perfect for a comfortable night’s sleep. But the one thing I’ve learned on this baby journey is that no two babies are the same. The Grobag is a sanity saver for me but what about for other mums?

A big thumbs up from us, and I would definitely add it to the list of ‘essential’ baby items to get before your little one arrives!Swaddling has been the answer over here! SwaddleMe velcro wraps are great and easy to use. When ready to transition out you can just let one arm out then the other but keep the wrap tight around the chest. You can then loosen a little (obviously not too loose to be dangerous) until you are ready to pop in a sleeping bag instead.” (Recommended by Mumsnetter Mizydoscape) Our verdict I’d gotten used to functioning on broken sleep. And wearing sunnies everywhere to mask the mum zombie look. Two tired mums. Two very different babies. And two tales of sleep success thanks to iconic baby sleep bag brand — Gro Company— and its AMAZING Swaddle Grobag. If you’re on the hunt for a sleeping bag for your little one, then the Swaddle Grobag is our recommendation! Not only is the brand trusted and award-winning, but its products also work in REAL LIFE. The best time to swaddle a baby is when it’s time for them to go to sleep, whether that’s for a nap or through the night.

Use a light cotton materialsuch as anewbornswaddle or swaddle blanketand make sure that the swaddling finishes at shoulder height. Your baby’s head must be uncovered. Every baby is different and there is no set time when you should stop swaddling. Many babies enjoy being swaddled for several months whilst others will become frustrated by their restricted movement from as early as two to three months. Your baby might struggle to go to sleep when you get first rid of the swaddle. It will feel strange to them if they are used to falling asleep easily with it on. Indeed, you may have even noticed them becoming sleepy as soon see their swaddling cloth. I found them much softer and much bigger than most other muslins. I also got them from TK Maxx, they had another brand called I think baby style which were similar. I had loads of others from the high street but these two brands were much nicer. DC4 now 7 used two particular A+A ones as comforters, they've almost disintegrated now but the pieces that are left are soft as silk.” (Loved by Mumsnetter Notso) Our verdictLove to dream! We tried the TT gro swaddles and found the sizing to be quite small. It felt really constricting around her torso with her arms in and and she wasn’t a big baby. Also she likes to have arms up a bit so the love to dream has been great. Most of my mums group use the love to dream also.” (Loved by Mumsnet user Lpc123) Still, any type of swaddle that compresses the arms and limits movement should not be used once your baby shows signs of rolling (or around 2 to 4 months of age). Why is swaddling not recommended? The Swaddle Grobag is an easy and ideal way to safely swaddle baby. No wonder it’s become a must-have for newborns. Bennie the Bear Grobag and comforter

try to cool it down, and if this isn’t possible then it may be better to leave baby out of the swaddle until it is cooler. The practice of swaddling has been used in cultures throughout the world for thousands of years. The best swaddles will wrap your baby up in a way that mimics the womb, creating a warm, safe feeling for your baby, which encourages them to sleep for longer in their crib. Not all babies are swaddled of course, but there are a few circumstances when swaddling can be helpful... For a few days before planning to remove the swaddle completely, you should stop swaddling your baby’s arms and just wrap their legs and body up to chest height. At the same time, you should gradually loosen the tension of the swaddling.In a very warm bedroom, you could use the Groswaddle with no clothing underneath. If the bedroom is hot (over 75°F/ 24°C), What I’ve liked about the Groswaddle is that the material is made of soft, stretchy cotton (super-comfy), and that it wraps around your baby without any complicated fastenings. As someone with two older children and always time-pressed, I don’t have time to faff around with complicated wraps, so the Groswaddle definitely makes our lives easier in this department. Just like when they were in mummy’s tummy, our Swaddlebag helps young babies to feel cosy and secure to improve the quality of their natural sleep. Wrapping or swaddling baby with their arms inside soft fabric helps mimic the closeness of the womb and suppresses the startle reflex which can wake babies up. With this easy-to-use Swaddlebag you can use the poppers on the armholes to either swaddle your baby with arms in for total snugness or arms out to allow them to stretch. For super comfortable arms-in swaddling with no complicated wrapping or fastenings, simply lay your baby onto the Swaddlebag and zip them in. Dana’s little man, Fordis only two months but he’s already a very active bubba! Most nights he will sleep four hours at a time but then will wake right up and want to play. This isn’t much fun for poor Dana. Little Ford loving his Bennie the Bear Swaddle Grobag and his results speak for themselves! Snug as a bug