SwaddleMe Original Swaddle Pack of 3, Criss Cross Polka Dot, Small (0-3 Months, 7-14 lbs)

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You might be thinking, what does this have to do with swaddling a baby? Swaddling a baby prevents this startle reflex by keeping the baby’s arms tight to their body and stops them from extending and disturbing themselves. Type: Zip-up sleeping bag | Fabric: Cotton and spandex | Size: Premie, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months What we love Because swaddles are only safe until your baby starts to roll over or around the two-month mark, determine the purpose of the swaddle before buying. Not all swaddles are designed for use immediately after birth, so consider what you’ll be using the swaddle for. SwaddleMe's simple Velcro fastening and wing design make this swaddle easy to use, and gives parents flexibility on exactly how tightly to swaddle their baby.

We asked a group of real mums what they used to swaddle their baby and what they liked and disliked about it. 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 Copper Pearl Baby Swaddle: While the polyester, rayon, and spandex materials are soft, this blanket got torn up in the washing machine. Since it’s priced higher than similar blankets, we think it should be more durable.Here’s the thing, like us grown-ups, babies have something called a “startle reflex” or “Moro reflex.” This startle reflex occurs when your baby is startled by a loud noise, a sudden movement, or a feeling that they are falling. 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. 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." Some parents say it's hard to zip their squirmy babies into this swaddle. And for some babies, a tighter, arms-down swaddle may be more effective. Parents say

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)They designed the Original Swaddle in conjunction with leading safe-sleep experts, to help parents conveniently and easily swaddle their baby and thereby benefit from the traditional attributes of swaddling for a restful sleep. Just like swaddling a baby in a blanket, the swaddle design is proven to prevent startle reflex that can spontaneously wake baby up, increasing baby’s overall sleep. Theluxe version offers additional features including zip opening along the base for nappy changes that eliminate the needto remove baby from the swaddle. At first, I thought my baby wouldn't do well with these swaddles because she is a little escape artist,” our tester said. “It actually seemed to be very snug, and she seemed to like it! She slept well in it, and we didn't have any escapes.” This reflex continues until they are around five months of age and peaks at around the age range of two months. This startle reflex is no different to when adults dream that they are falling and jerk their body to wake themselves up. It is made from 100% cotton and is suitable for babies from 0-3 months. The recommended weight is 7-14 pounds. The leg pouch at the bottom opens for easy diaper changes, meaning that there is no need to remove your baby from the SwaddleMe altogether. Mumsnetters love Grobags for older babies, so it makes sense that the Grosnug swaddle is equally popular. Available in a range of cute and colourful designs, it features a zip opening which enables you to change your baby’s nappy without un-swaddling their top half.