Love To Dream Swaddle Up Original, Newborn (2.2-3.8kg), Ideal Fabric for Moderate Temperatures (20-24°C), Arms Up Position, Hip-Healthy, Twin Zipper for Easy Nappy changes, Dusty Blue

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Keeping your baby snuggly and comfortable, swaddles can work wonders however your baby likes to sleep.

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We’ve got a soft spot for the Miracle Blanket, which has saved many a Mumsnetter’s sleep when they thought nothing else would help. 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. So while all of these swaddles can be used safely if proper precautions are taken, the top options from a safety perspective would be one of the sleep sack or zip-up style swaddles, as they can’t come off and get tangled if they are properly fitted. If and when your child shows the ability to roll over, or by 4 months of age, stop swaddling altogether.

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When babies experience this reflex, they suddenly startle and throw their arms out in front of them. However, because swaddling is no longer safe after 8 weeks of age (or when an infant first attempts rolling), weaning can be difficult. Created to be simple for adults to use, but difficult for the baby to escape, it’s a a swaddle designed to grow with your baby. These types of swaddles keep babies in hip-healthy positions that prevent pressure and strain on their hips and legs. This was definitely simpler than unravelling a traditional swaddle and trying to get it done back up again on two hours' sleep in the pitch black.If wrapping a swaddle is proving difficult, the SwaddleMe Original Swaddle may save you some frustration. Rachael, another MFM home tester said her little girl "went from a number of wakings to maybe just once a night after starting to use the Love to Dream". 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.

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The general rule of thumb is to discontinue the practice for any swaddling situation once your baby can rollover. This method of wrapping babies isn't just adorable, it also serves a function by helping babies regulate their body temperature and potentially sleep longer.

The Love to Dream Swaddle Up is a popular choice among parents and caregivers for many reasons: It’s easy to use, lightweight, and has a TOG rating that covers several temperatures.

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We also asked testers to note how well their child slept in each swaddle and how easy or challenging it was to change diapers in the middle of the night. Not only that, but like all of our Zen Sleepwear, the Zen One features a gently weighted pad that mimics your soothing touch, giving your baby a little extra comfort during a potentially tricky time.Additionally, wrapping up your baby in a snug swaddle with their arms in can prevent them from scratching their face in the night, and reduce the chance of them rolling into an unsafe front sleeping position. It’s also recognized by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute for being a “hip healthy” product. Each blanket measures 30 x 30 inches, making it a great size to swaddle our tester’s 7-day-old baby, and they could also use it as a blanket for their 16-month-old toddler. The cotton material is soft and of good quality, and there were no signs of wear or fraying during testing. Our MFM home tester Charlene also used the Love to Dream swaddle after "our friend noticed that [our baby] always liked sleeping with his arms up" and recommended it to her.