Love To Dream Swaddle Up Original, Small (3.5-6kg), Ideal Fabric for Moderate Temperatures (20-27°C), Arms Up Position, Hip-Healthy, Twin Zipper for Easy Nappy changes, Grey

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The safest baby carrier to use will keep the infant firmly in an upright position where a parent can always see their baby’s face, and ensure their airways are free. Complete guidance is available by visiting The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. It is also important to keep an eye on how warm or cold the room is . 16-20°C is a comfortable room temperature for sleeping babies so we would advise you to use a room thermometer in the rooms where your baby sleeps. Swaddle securely Restricting airflow. Swaddling a baby too loosely may be dangerous because the blankets can cover their face and make breathing difficult.

Swaddles come in different sizes for each age, which is an important factor many parents and caregivers don’t know. Knowing the correct size will keep your baby safe as a blanket that’s too big for them may become loose and then a suffocation hazard. Kelly B, Irigoyen M, Pomerantz S, Mondesir M, Isaza-Brando N. (2017) Swaddling and Infant Sleeping Practices. J Community Health Feb;42(1):10-14. Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27393144/ [Accessed 21st December 2021] Ensure baby is not overdressed under the swaddle and has their head uncovered. Babies do not need hats indoors unless advised by a medical professional, as it can cause them to overheat.Experts also explain that traditional swaddling, particularly binding of the legs, may be a risk factor for developing hip dysplasia. This condition happens when a baby’s hip joints do not form properly or when they dislocate easily. A great combination of tight swaddling with a little bit of wiggle room, this swaddle works wonders however your baby likes to sleep. The fabric is lusciously soft and light, and our mini-tester seemed extremely cosy and content in her Moses basket. Testers evaluated 14 swaddles in the comfort of their homes, assessing each on comfort, ease of use, durability, and overall value. We also spoke with Ashton McCutchen, a certified pediatric sleep consultant and pediatric registered nurse, to learn more about swaddling safety and what to look for in a baby swaddle. Although these safety warnings can sound alarming, it’s important to remember that SIDS is rare and that swaddling as a practice has been used for thousands of years. How long should you swaddle a baby for? Securely fold the bottom of the swaddle up toward the body. Be sure to leave plenty of space for your baby’s legs to move and groove.

Stretch: No matter what type of swaddle you decide on, you’ll want it to have some stretch. You’ll be able to stretch the blanket or fabric to the right amount of tightness for a proper fit on your newborn. Love 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)

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The surface baby sleeps on matters, too. Place your baby in their own sleep space onto a firm surface. This may be a crib in your room, a bassinet, or, alternatively, a side-car sleeping device like the Arm’s Reach Co-sleeper. Swaddling has been scientifically proven to soothe upset babies because it mimics pressure similar to the pressure felt in their mother’s womb," Ashton McCutchen, a certified pediatric sleep consultant and pediatric registered nurse, tells Verywell Family. "Swaddling also helps your baby control their startle reflex, which is what causes their arms and legs to jolt when startled by noise or movement." The Miracle blanket comes highly recommended by parents who’ve tried other swaddles and come to their wit’s end. So if your baby has a strong startle reflex, colic or finds it hard to settle, it’s definitely worth giving the Miracle Blanket a whirl. Not only is the Swaddle Up approved by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute as a hip healthy swaddle, but it’s also available in a specially designed version to accommodate a hip dysplasia harness or brace that will fit over a Pavlik Harness, Denis Browne Bar (DDB) & Rhino Brace. With 1 in 100 US babies treated for hip dysplasia, this will be a welcome feature for many parents. With no complex folding techniques needed, these swaddles are a doddle to use, thanks to the intuitive velcro fastenings. However, some reviewers say that while the fastenings work great for a newborn, older babies will undo them with vigorous wriggling.

We tried so many different swaddles and my DD seemed to hate them all - she would just fight against it and get so frustrated and angry. I'd just about given up on swaddling, and the idea of her sleeping anywhere other than me, then tried one last type called the Miracle Blanket. It comes with a 100% guarantee that it will help your baby get to sleep and stay asleep longer and it honestly works! It's saved my sleep.” (Recommended by Mumsnetter MissHoney85) T here are some important guidelines to follow if you would like to swaddle your baby or use a sling . We would encourage all parents and carers to familiarise themselves with this safet y guidance so that the chance of SIDS is reduced. Lay your swaddle fabric out onto a flat surface so it makes a diamond shape. You’ll want to fold the top corner down about a third of the way toward the middle of the blanket. This reflex is present at birth, lasts until between 12 weeks and 6 months of age, and causes baby to startle with loud noises or large movements. As you can imagine, startling may jolt a baby enough to wake from slumber. Swaddle blankets are absolutely safe for baby to sleep in. You will probably see your baby first swaddled in a blanket while at the hospital, where you’ll learn how to properly swaddle. Once you get home, you can perfect your swaddle technique to promote sleep and help baby calm down if they’re upset.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 verdict Testers used the same baby swaddles consistently for one week, washing them as instructed and when needed. We wanted to know if the swaddles showed any shrinkage, pilling, fading, loose buttons or zippers, or other damage. We also asked testers to note how well their child slept in each swaddle and how easy or challenging it was to change diapers in the middle of the night. Finally, we carefully considered all attributes compared to the price of each swaddle to assess overall value.