Love To Dream Swaddle Up Original, Small (3.5-6kg), Ideal Fabric for Moderate Temperatures (20-27°C), Arms Up Position, Hip-Healthy, Twin Zipper for Easy Nappy changes, Grey

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You might find attending one of our NCT New Baby courses helpful as they give you the opportunity to explore different approaches to important parenting issues with a qualified group leader and other new parents in your area. Day L. (2015) The history, benefits and risks of swaddling babies. Journal of Health Visiting 3:4, 202-208. Available from: https://doi.org/10.12968/johv.2015.3.4.202

If you do decide to go ahead with swaddling, you’ll get the hang of how to do it easily by following our step-by-step guide or asking your midwife or health visitor to show you how it’s done. 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) 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. Experts also explain that traditional swaddling, particularly binding of the legs, may be a risk factor for developing hip dysplasia. This condition happens when a baby’s hip joints do not form properly or when they dislocate easily.

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I have a load of these and love them. I’m on baby no. 4 now and the ones I bought for baby 1 are just as lovely as they were when new.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user Isawthathaggis) Muslin is finely and loosely woven cotton fabric that’s lightweight, soft, and breathable—which we really appreciated when we tested swaddles during transitional fall weather. As a first-time swaddler, our tester found that folding the fabric required a bit of trial and error—there are no straps or alternative fastening methods other than using your hands to wrap your baby. Once they’d had enough practice, though, the blankets were easy and enjoyable to use. 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. Gently place your baby — face up — onto the blanket with their head above the corner you just folded down. Some people have questioned if encouraging a baby to sleep more deeply at night is beneficial for them as being asleep for longer periods reduces the time they are awake, interacting with and learning from their environment (St James-Roberts, 2012). Natural positioning

Swaddling isn’t a requirement, and some experts say it isn’t even necessary or recommended. If you’re unsure about whether to swaddle your newborn or not, talk to your midwife or health visitor. We do not advise on a specific tog rating for swaddle products. However, we advise parents/carers to use a lower tog rating to reduce the chance of baby overheating. How to use a baby sling Slings and baby-carriersHowever, swaddles should not be applied very tightly around the hips as this is a strongly associated with developmental dysplasia of the hip. Never swaddle a baby when: In its most basic form, swaddling involves wrapping baby securely in a blanket so that only their head is peeking out. The rest of their body is comfortably snug inside the blanket, which may help the youngest infants feel like they’re still inside the womb. Along with hip dysplasia, the main risk of swaddling is doing it incorrectly and leading to situations that may cause sudden infant death syndrome. 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.

Below is a set of guidelines that helps parents and carers understand the different TOG and additional classifications available at LOVE TO DREAM and their suitability across differing room temperatures: Our support line offers practical and emotional support with feeding your baby and general enquiries for parents, members and volunteers: 0300 330 0700. 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.While it’s available in multiple sizes (small through large) to accommodate any baby, it’s best as a newborn swaddle due to its snugness. You’ll want to ensure it’s not too restricting, as tightly wrapping a baby’s legs can lead to hip dysplasia or hip dislocation. McDonnell E, & Moon R. (2014). Infant deaths and injuries associated with wearable blankets, swaddle wraps, and swaddling. The Journal of pediatrics, 164(5), 1152–1156. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3992172/ [Accessed 12th December 2021] Swaddle your baby using thin materials such as a small, cotton sheet or muslin square. Do not place any additional material on top of a swaddled baby, for example a blanket which could cause them to overheat. Follow safe sleep guidance, laying your baby on a firm, flat surface clear of any other items (The Lullaby Trust, 2021). 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."