Happiest Baby Sleepea 5-Second Swaddle - 100% Organic Cotton Baby Swaddle Blanket - Doctor Designed Promotes Healthy Hip Development (Charcoal Stars, Large)

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Pros: High-quality, breathable, soft material, versatile uses, keeps hands in place, grows with baby, affordable As a parent your #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’s made of a super-soft 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton shell that’s filled with 100% recycled insulation to give babies an extra warm swaddle when they need it.

While other swaddles might be easier to wrap, babies can easily break out of them, making the swaddle ineffective. With the Aden + Anais wrap, you can snugly secure your baby without worrying about breakouts, and since the fabric is highly breathable, you don't have to worry about your child feeling too hot. You can also keep the legs unwrapped for easy diaper changes, and the silky material is so soft on delicate skin. In addition to our own hands-on experience, we tapped our network of pediatric experts to help us narrow down a handful of safe and effective options. For this story, we consulted pediatric physical therapist Dr. Brita DeStefano and pediatricians Dr. Daniel Ganjian, M.D., Dr. Ashanti Woods, M.D., and Dr. Mona Amin, D.O., FAAP. The type of swaddle that’s best for your baby ultimately comes down to your baby’s preferences. Many prefer to have their arms secured for a snug feel, but some won’t tolerate it. Also, as your baby gets older, you’ll want to choose a swaddle that allows her to move her arms in case she rolls over in her sleep. This might include a transition swaddle or one where the arms are completely free. As previously mentioned, there are several types of swaddles: Traditional Swaddle Blankets Newborns spit up—and poop through their night diapers—often. You'll very likely be faced with having to change your baby's swaddle several times a night. Don't put yourself in the position of being without a clean swaddle when you're most desperate for sleep.

Happiest Baby Sleepea Pediatrician Recommended Swaddle Blanket

Swaddling is a safe alternative to blankets. Swaddling eliminates the need for loose blankets in your baby’s sleep space. Loose blankets and bedding should never be used in an infant's crib or bassinet, as they increase a baby’s chance of suffocation. ( Learn about more items to keep out of your infant’s sleep space.) Step 1: The First D - DOWN: Place a light cotton blanket on your bed (again, a 47-inch by 47-inch square is best) and orient it like a diamond, with a point at the top. Fold that top point down so that it reaches near the center of the blanket. Most swaddles are made from cotton or muslin, which is generally recommended. However, there are many new transitional options that also include elastane or spandex, like the Ollie Swaddle, to make for a stretchy and snug fit. There are also ones like the Happiest Baby Sleapea Swaddle that are made from organic cotton and other sustainable fabrics. Regardless of which option you choose, it’s important to note that, while weighted swaddles had a fanbase in the past, the AAP actually recommends against their use due to the risk of entrapment or suffocation. Important Features

Starting at the hospital and continuing at home, our two mom testers spent the first three months of their babies' lives testing every type of swaddle imaginable. During this experience, they determined the best baby swaddle is the Happiest Baby Sleepea Swaddling also helps prevent babies' natural startle reflex from waking them up, and having their arms held down keeps them from scratching themselves with their razor-sharp little newborn nails. But it's important to follow swaddling-safety guidelines like these: No need to add a baby blanket. A swaddle is a blanket; it isn't necessary to add another one on top of your baby. When your child outgrows swaddling, they can sleep in a wearable blanket, which can't accidentally fall over their face and become a suffocation hazard, like a loose blanket could. The Ollie has been featured by Popsugar , Baby List , and The Bump — a ll highly recommend the swaddle for its value, great for long babies, and easy to use. While it is expensive compared to other swaddles, if it helps your baby sleep longer and deeper, then it's worth the splurge.

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The first step is choosing whether you want to go with a swaddle blanket or a swaddler. The swaddle blanket requires you to wrap your infant yourself. The downside is that you may not get the blanket snug enough, which would cause it to unravel. The upside is the blanket has multiple uses. When you’re not swaddling your infant, you can use it as a burp cloth, nursing cover-up or tummy time blanket. On the other hand, the swaddler provides a better fit for your baby and won’t unravel, but it only has that one single use.