Watch your baby for signs that it’s time to stop using the swaddler. These signs include rolling over, increased arm and leg movement, breaking out of the swaddler and disrupted sleep after having established a healthy sleeping pattern. Essential Colours: Midnight Planets, Charcoal Planets, Graphite Planets, Ivory Planets, Rose Planets, Teal Planets, Charcoal Stars, Graphite Stars, Teal Stars, Rose Stars, Sky Stars By immobilizing the baby's arms, a swaddle helps minimize their natural Moro—or startle—reflex, which can interrupt their (and your!) slumber, thereby helping everyone sleep longer.

The swaddle is extremely easy to use and adjust. You slide your baby in, zip up, and fold the Velcro over the arms for a snug fit. The Velcro fasteners are adjustable and keep active babies from breaking free. The reversible zippers are a smart design that allows for easy diaper changes. Swaddling prevents startling. Arms-down swaddling helps counteract your baby’s Moro reflex, also called the startle reflex. That means a swaddle helps keep babies from feeling as though they’re falling when you place them in the bassinet. It prevents babies from accidentally bonking themselves in the face with their naturally jerky arm movements.The Sleepea is meant to fit fairly tightly and has mesh panels to prevent overheating. The two-way zipper means you can zip from the bottom for diaper changes. It's made of organic cotton and comes in about 10 colors and patterns.

No matter where you live, remember to never put extra blankets in the crib with your newborn, as they can increase the risk of SIDS. More Articles You Might Enjoy Below is a helpful list of the safety advice from our experts; sleep consultant Maria Murphy and Kate Holmes, Head of Support and Infomation at Lullaby Trust.Our staff have dedicated years to covering a wide variety of baby products, ranging from the best diaper bags to night lights and nursery rugs. Furthermore, Forbes employees are parents ourselves, meaning we know the nuances of getting baby to sleep safely and calmly—and which of swaddles are actually up to the task.

As a parent your No. 1 job is to keep your precious bundle safe—and that means keeping blankets out of your bub’s bed. Sleepea Comforter Swaddle is a wearable, warm newborn swaddle that safely keeps little ones cosy during cooler nights and naps. It is made of a super-soft 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton shell that is filled with 100% recycled insulation to give babies an extra warm swaddle when they need it.

Why Should You Swaddle Your Baby?

The Ollie Swaddle is high-quality, adjustable, and promotes self-soothing. It's designed by a foster mom who wanted a high-end swaddle that was safe and breathable. The Sleepea Swaddle by Happiest Baby is safe, snug, and super-simple. It's the only swaddle designed by Dr. Harvey Karp. At the time of getting the Snoo, Olive was just over five weeks old. Sleep wise, she’s actually a dream at night, but during the day was another story with well over an hour trying to get her down. Another product from the land down under: An Australian mom brought these muslin swaddle blankets to the United States, and now they're sought-after parenting gear. These have a long life apart from swaddling, as a nursing cover, a stroller shade, a hasty play mat, an emergency burp cloth and more. You know how you love to snuggle up with a plush, warm comforter on cool nights? Now your baby can enjoy that cozy feeling, too! When there’s a chill in the air, Sleepea Comforter Swaddle brrrrings the warmth—no loose blankets needed.

The one-size Ollie can also act as a transitional swaddle by allowing hands out when your baby is ready; you only need to buy one swaddle, instead of investing in multiple sizes. Another great feature is the pouch bottom makes diaper changes fast, without the need to unwrap. Loulou Lollipop swaddles are, in our opinion, one of the best luxury swaddles on the market —and they’re less expensive than some other muslin wrap competitors. What makes them stand out? The Loulou Lollipop blanket is silky-feeling versus its more scratchy muslin competitors (due to its bamboo-rayon and cotton mix), as well as completely breathable and functional. We also love that the swaddle stays put and won’t unravel if you have an active baby on your hands. The beautiful prints hold plenty of appeal, too. The large size means this swaddle blanket can also be unfurled to use as a car seat cover, tummy time play mat, nursing cover and more. If you're using a traditional swaddle blanket, such as the Aden and Anais swaddles, you'll want to start by laying the blanket out on a flat surface and folding down one of the corners. Any swaddle where the top portion can stay just below the shoulders to avoid being in the face” is best, says board-certified pediatrician Dr. Mona Amin, D.O., FAAP, who’s based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. “Swaddles with Velcro are great, because they can help keep it in place so the swaddle doesn’t move,” she adds. At What Age Should You Stop Swaddling Your Baby?Second, from a movement perspective, we know that babies practice their motor skills in their sleep space. Giving them some freedom of movement during the night by transitioning out of the swaddle earlier (between 8 to 12 weeks) may allow for them to master those skills sooner,” DeStefano adds. Of course, be sure to consider your babies needs, your own level of comfort and the advice of your family’s pediatrician before taking the plunge. What Happens If My Baby Rolls Over In A Swaddle? Type:Two-in-one | Material: Polyester, rayon, IntelliThread fibers | Closure:Wrap fastener, zipper | Size: Newborn, small (up to 18 pounds) Examine the swaddler to see how much of a custom fit you can get. Some swaddlers have inner bands that keep babies from being able to break out, while others utilize Velcro. There are also models that use a hook and loop attachment to secure the wings. As your baby gets older, you may notice the swaddlers switch to snaps. This is to give parents the option to free their babies’ arms during the weaning process. Know when to stop swaddling. It’s very important to stop swaddling your baby once they show signs of rolling over. Of note: Babies who sleep in my SNOO Smart Sleeper can remain safely swaddled until they graduate to the crib.