to 4.7 stars: These swaddles are excellent—they might have minor flaws, but we still recommend them. The Original jersey material wears well and retains shape throughout machine washing and tumble drying. The Love To Dream Swaddle Up is designed for infants who are active and love to play before sleeping. With a full zip front and soft material, the Love To Dream Swaddle Up allows bubs to sleep in a different position to traditional swaddles – with their arms up instead of down across their bodies. With a huge range of designs to choose from, find something to suit every little one.

Type: Zip-up sleeping bag | Fabric: Cotton and spandex | Size: Premie, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months What we love The risk appears to be greatest when a baby’s airway is obstructed either by their chin resting on their chest or their mouth and nose being covered by a parent’s skin or clothing. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sudden-infant-death-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20352800? You should not swaddle your baby when they are in a car seat or during tummy time," McCutchen adds. "Also, you should avoid swaddling your baby when it is warm, as babies can overheat easily, which can increase the risk of SIDS." Love2dream suits. I buy them as presents for any friend with a new baby, they are amazing…” (Recommended by Mumsnetter SW1amp)Grab the (baby’s) right corner of the blanket and wrap it around the left side of their body, under the armpit. The key to a good swaddle is keeping it snug. Some studies call this a type of “motor restraint,” which is just a technical way of saying that it restricts a baby’s movements so they don’t set off their moro or “startle” reflex.

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. Along with hip dysplasia, the main risk of swaddling is doing it incorrectly and leading to situations that may cause sudden infant death syndrome.

How do you swaddle a baby safely?

It may not feel like it, but your newborn spends up to 20 hours of each day asleep. Because of this, it’s vital to make sure your baby is swaddled safely and that risks are minimised as much as possible. Further, the National Resource Center For Health and Safety In Child Care and Early Education notes that “in child care settings, swaddling is not necessary or recommended.” While 100% cotton material is soft, it could have been softer, and the fabric’s quality started to lose its integrity after a few washes. Still, the receiving blankets come in several pattern and color themes, like mint green or dinosaurs, and are a solid budget choice, especially since no one really needs these to last very long anyway.