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

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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. Love2dream suits. I buy them as presents for any friend with a new baby, they are amazing…” (Recommended by Mumsnetter SW1amp) 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.”

I used the Zippy last night for the first time and it's great! It's a lot better than the other Velcro swaddles. I used to struggle to swaddle my baby after night feedings, and this made it so much easier." The SwaddleMe Original is an award-winning product of 2017 and is designed to make swaddling your baby more straightforward and uncomplicated for parents. The Original swaddle recreates the snugness of the womb the same as the POD does.Co-founders Chris Snedeker and Kristen Peterson founded SwaddleMe in 2002, creating a line of wearable sleep products that were designed to mimic the comfort of the womb. Chris, a father of two, came up with the idea for SwaddleMe when he and his wife were having trouble getting their first baby to sleep through the night. Snedeker researched swaddling and found that it was a popular technique used by parents all over the world. However, he found that the traditional swaddle blankets were difficult to use and could come undone easily. That's when he teamed up with Kristen Peterson, a mother of three and product developer, to create the SwaddleMe. The SwaddleMe is a simple and easy-to-use swaddle that keeps babies snug and secure all night long. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, it is recommended that you stop swaddling your child around the time that they are 2 to 4 months old or as soon as you notice them starting to roll over on their own," McCutchen says. "This transition helps prevent various sleep-related dangers and SIDS." Always make sure your baby is able to move her legs, or that her hips are in the frog position to reduce risk of hip dysplasia. Many swaddle blankets will be designed to accommodate this. 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. 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 View in gallery FAQ – How to Use a SwaddleMe My baby will be born in the winter – will the SwaddleMe fit over a onesie for added warmth? 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. The Tommee Tippee Gro Bag snuggle. It can be used as a swaddle with the arms poppered or as a regular sleeping bag with them undone. Just beware the sizing as I found they run really small.” (Recommended by Mumsnetter RandomQuest) 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)

As long as your baby doesn’t soil or spit up on the swaddler, you don’t have to wash it daily. Once or twice per week is just fine.