As this is simply a muslin, it is slightly more complex to wrap your baby up in, compared to a swaddle with a zip or Velcro. I think if you're using the sleepyhead you won't need either as the baby might get hot - as pp said, you might not want to use a gro bag on a newborn anyway.

MFM home tester Sammy, mother of 2 boys said, "we chose to use a cellular blanket to swaddle our second baby because it was winter when he was born and the blankets felt like a warm and cosy option". So while all of these swaddles can be used safely if proper precautions are taken, the top options from a safety perspective would be one of the sleep sack or zip-up style swaddles, as they can’t come off and get tangled if they are properly fitted.If you want to look at more products to do with sleep, take a look at the best baby mattresses and best co-sleeping cribs and cots. We consult real parents as well as experts so we can offer the benefit of honest experience and we don’t take payment for our reviews from companies.

Our testers also loved that the design of it meant it could be used in a car seat or pushchair, unlike many other swaddle bags.It's also machine washable, you can simply just throw it in the wash time and time again and it should remain just as soft as it started the day you bought it. Most shaped swaddles – which could come as a triangular fabric, or a sleep sack style – will be sized so you can choose the right one for your baby’s age and weight. Because of this, it’s vital to make sure your baby is swaddled safely and that risks are minimised as much as possible.