If you’ve never had a newborn, the thought of wrapping your baby up so tightly that they can’t move their arms might sound like a crazy idea.

But many parents will tell you that many newborns are comforted by swaddles—they tend to cry less and sleep more when they’re snuggly wrapped. I Still remember all the swaddle tricks we used, just to get a good nights sleep. AND yes this works!!! And Babies love it.

BREAN's beautiful organic swaddle muslin wraps are light weight, breathable and easy to use, super soft and gentle on baby’s skin.  

What is Swaddling?

If you’re new to the notion of swaddling, the concept is quite simple. It’s a way of wrapping a blanket around your baby tight enough so they can’t wriggle out.

Swaddling is great for a few reasons:

• It prevents the newborn startle reflex from waking them by keeping baby’s arms tight to their sides.
• Newborns feel comforted and calm in the tight, womb-like wrap.
• It keeps your baby warm while they sleep without any loose blankets, which can be a suffocation hazard.

Should All Babies Be Swaddled?

Generally, swaddling is safe for all newborns. But if your baby has hip dysplasia or other hip issues, swaddling may aggravate that. Be sure to check with your pediatrician if that’s the case for you.

Also, because all babies are different, some just don’t like being swaddled. Or, they may be fine with having their torso swaddled, but want their arms free.

How Long Do You Swaddle?

Newborns are usually swaddled until about 3 or 4 months or as soon as they are able to roll over.

When your baby starts rolling over around, swaddling can be dangerous since babies shouldn’t lie on their stomachs without being able to use their arms. But then many babies have difficulty falling or staying asleep without the cocoon-like feel of a swaddle.

What happens to the swaddles AFTER this age

BREAN multiuse organic swaddles are great as light blankets. Our multiuse muslin wraps can be used as a swaddle wrap, lightweight blanket, pram blanket, pram cover, baby comforter, nursing shield or change mat. Our boys used the swaddles the longest time. It was their all time favourite light blankets taking them into toddler age.