The Gro Company Hip Healthy Swaddle, Up and Away

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If baby is startling themselves awake: You might have noticed as your baby is falling asleep, they suddenly twitch or jerk and wake up. These “sleep starts” ormyclonicjerks are perfectly normalbut in some babies, they can delay theonset of sleep and make the whole process of drifting off a real struggle. Being swaddled prevents the flailing of your baby’s limbs which tends to wake them up.

Many parents find that swaddling baby can bring comfort, reduce crying and encourage a more settled night’s sleep. However, it’s important to swaddle properly to ensure the baby’s health and safety. According to the International Hip Dysplasia Institute, improper swaddling can lead to hip dysplasia. 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. Below is a helpful list of the safety advice from our experts; sleep consultant Maria Murphy and Kate Holmes, Head of Support and Infomation at Lullaby Trust. We asked a group of real mums what they used to swaddle their baby and what they liked and disliked about it.But the one thing I’ve learned on this baby journey is that no two babies are the same. The Grobag is a sanity saver for me but what about for other mums? Not every baby needs to be swaddled. Many full-term, healthy babies learn to sleep quite happily without one. Some parents even prefer to have their baby adjust to “outside the womb” sleeping conditions right from the start, so that they don’t have to wean the swaddle a few months later when their baby starts to roll. Allour swaddlescan be machine washed at 40°C. They can be hung out to dry or tumble dried on a low setting. As with all cotton goods, we have designed ourswaddlesto allow for up to 5% shrinkage. If your child has any allergies and you wish to wash yourswaddleat 60°C, you should allow for a little more shrinkage. In a very warm bedroom, you could use the Groswaddle with no clothing underneath. If the bedroom is hot (over 75°F/ 24°C), 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.

Ever since our first two children were young babies, we have used ‘Gro’ products, most notably the Grobags for sleeping and napping in from about 8 weeks. We have just started using a Grobag at night for Arlo, but have also had the opportunity this time around to test out a ‘ Groswaddle‘, an easy way (and safe) way to swaddle your young baby. After reading more about the ‘4th trimester’ this time around, it made sense that babies under 3 months want to feel as safe and secure as possible, so the Groswaddle sounded like an excellent idea! If you choose to swaddle your baby with their arms free as they get older, you may want to adjust their clothing. In the recommended nursery temperature of 61-68°F (16-20°C) we advise using a cotton long-sleeved sleepsuit or both a bodysuit and long-sleeved sleepsuit.

What’s the best swaddle to buy?

In case the arms up is not necessary - we really liked the Little Seeds ones - lovely soft cotton and much cheaper than a lot of of others as you get three in a set.” (Recommended by Mumsnetter Etherealhedgehog) Our verdict 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 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) While swaddling is an age-old practice that does soothe many young babies, there are risks that must be considered. According to the AAP, these risks include: Designed to keep baby snug and secure and reduce the risk of night wakings, it also comes with heaps of recommendations from other mums and is considered ‘hip healthy’ by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute.A traditional swaddle, a cot blanket and a cot cover rolled into one? The Aden + Anais Classic Swaddle is a winner in our book. Swaddling issimply wrapping up your babygently, so theycan’tmove their arms. To your baby being swaddled can replicate the feeling they had of being in the womb. Feldman-Winter L et al. (2016). Safe sleep and skin-to-skin care in the neonatal period for healthy term newborns. 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. The practice of swaddling has been used in cultures throughout the world for thousands of years. The best swaddles will wrap your baby up in a way that mimics the womb, creating a warm, safe feeling for your baby, which encourages them to sleep for longer in their crib.

Just like when they were in mummy’s tummy, our Swaddlebag helps young babies to feel cosy and secure to improve the quality of their natural sleep. Wrapping or swaddling baby with their arms inside soft fabric helps mimic the closeness of the womb and suppresses the startle reflex which can wake babies up. With this easy-to-use Swaddlebag you can use the poppers on the armholes to either swaddle your baby with arms in for total snugness or arms out to allow them to stretch. For super comfortable arms-in swaddling with no complicated wrapping or fastenings, simply lay your baby onto the Swaddlebag and zip them in. For a few days before planning to remove the swaddle completely, you should stop swaddling your baby’s arms and just wrap their legs and body up to chest height. At the same time, you should gradually loosen the tension of the swaddling. Washing your Grosnug with a detergent that is free from bleaching agents to retain the original colours. Keen to find out if the Swaddle Grobag might help your little one get a safe (and hopefully longer) night’s sleep?Once your baby is happy with under-arm swaddling and wants to move around a little more, this is an ideal time to start using a Grobag Baby Sleep Bag. You can start using a Grobag Baby Sleep Bag when your baby weighs 4kg (8.8lbs).