Our top Swaddle Blanket for different stages
A swaddle blanket is a blanket used for swaddling your newborn. This is a traditional practice of wrapping your infant securely in a breathable light blanket. It is used to help relax the baby and ensure uninterrupted sleep. Swaddles simulate the womb experience by keeping your little one snug. It allows your infant to sleep longer and more soundly. Although, to a new parent at first glance it may look a bit uncomfortable, swaddling settles the baby and helps prevents moro reflex by keeping their arms to the side. Moro reflex occurs when there is a sudden disruption causing your infant to startle.
Now, here comes the undertaking of actually swaddling your newborn. Learning how to swaddle correctly is life changing and your sleep will depend on it. It is a skill that requires practice, patience, and trial and error. There are many different swaddles on the market, with no “right” one. Our advice is to not settle and find the one that you’re comfortable using. We’ve provided a short list of our top swaddles for different stages of your little ones first few months.
1. Best of Newborn Miracle Blanket
Considered the most secured and strongest blanket, the Miracle Blanket is a go to for most new parents. This blanket is cozy but versatile. There are alternative ways to wrap your baby all whilst ensuring they don’t escape. This one takes a bit of practice but believe us it is worth the effort.
2. Best Muslin Aden + Anais
This soft and durable muslin blanket is perfect for your little one to cozy up in. While it does not come with all the bells and whistles of the swaddles, this blanket offers more options for size, thickness, patterns and longevity. It can transition into a simple travel blanket for when your little one is not so little.
3. Velcro Swaddle ME
Oh, Velcro how we love you so. The Velcro keeps the swaddle safety closed ensuring nothing escapes and also allows for easy adjusting. But the best part of this swaddle is the ability to remove your little ones lower half without completely undoing the swaddle. This is a nighttime game changer.
4. Transitional Love to Dream
Rather than the traditional swaddle where the arms are tucked to their chest or sides, some babies prefer to keep their arms up. If so, The Love to Dream is the swaddle for them. It keeps your little one secured and snug but in a position that is comfortable for them. This is a great option for when its time to transition out of an infant swaddle into a sleep sack. The convenient zipper makes it a favorite for parents.
5. Best winter/ Transitional Merlin
Has your baby started rolling over? Well, it may be time for the Merlin. The Merlin Magic Sleep suit allows your baby to have their arms and legs free, but still feel secured because of the double padded material. It is a great transitional option to the swaddle. This Merlin Magic Sleep suit is unlike other sleep sacks that give babies too much freedom of movement, often startling themselves.
6. Other Options Dreamland Baby
Sometimes change is not easy. If your baby is having a hard time transitioning from swaddle to sleep sack try a Dream Weighted Sleep Sack from Dreamland Baby. The gentle weight is located on the front (or top) of the sack only, and will not restrict movement, so your baby can safely roll, sit or stand! The option gives your little one a sense of security without limiting them.
Friendly reminder: You should stop swaddling once baby can roll over. And always remember to place your infant on its back when sleeping.