Aden and Anais muslin swaddling blankets. What is the hype??

imagine7696030614 · August 2014

I sell a bit and buy a bit on eBay and recently saw that these blankets seem to be pretty popular. They're fairly expensive when you buy them new, but I was watching this set of 3 USED A & A blankets and the final winning bid was for $118.00!! It just so happens that I purchased a set of 3 A & A blankets for $10.00 from someone on an online yardsale. Different prints so I probably won't be able to sell them for a $100 profit when done. Anyway, anyone know what the fuss is about? Can't imagine any baby blankets worth over $100!

msmoose511 · August 2014

Because their just that amazing, though I much prefer the bamboo a+a swaddles then the muslin, they are soo soft and silky. There is a b/s/t on facebook.... it's pretty intense!

pinkshades05 · August 2014

They are super soft and light. We're going to get a set for this one; I'm always worried about the baby overheating with how warm our condo gets.

raynes · August 2014

I love them, but not $100 for 3 love them. It was probably a discontinued print. It may be flameful, but I'm seriously considering shelling out $20 for 1 star a+a. I really want that damned star blanket.

DS still uses his a+a swaddle as his blanket. Thankfully he's ok with any print, I think it's just the texture.

MuffinMom14 · August 2014

I kinda don't care how soft and amazing they are, I think they are crazy expensive, and my kid is gonna have to learn that we don't buy $100 blankies. Sorry, kid. We shop at Target.

I put a set of 4 on my Amazon registry, and I feel bad because it's $50. It seems insane.

Littledeer84 · August 2014

Really like them, but only enough to pay retail. DD got too big for swaddle me's, and we were able to use a+a blankets for swaddling for another month. They were used heavily when she was an infant and still look new!

Liss1481 · August 2014

Wow, why so expensive for used blankets?? I definitely wouldn't pay that much for them, but they really are amazing. DS was always warm so they were perfect for swaddling him. We also used them as a light cover over the stroller/carseat. He's 3 and still sleeps with his lion blanket every night.

MagentaMouse · August 2014

SPurp13, they totally have a+a blankets at Target! They're like $35 for a set of 4. Really not that bad. Those are the muslin ones instead of the bamboo ones, but they're still really nice; the bamboo ones are $45 for 3. I agree, the ones on eBay must have been a discontinued print.

Saragoeswest · August 2014

@raynes You get you that star blanket, labor buddy!

pnwlover12 · August 2014

Whoever spent $118 on used blankets was high on crack.

Maggie6424 · August 2014

I bought a package. DS1 was swaddled for months and months.. Finding the perfect swaddle blanket is worth the money, but definitely not $100!! I really like their size, texture, and weight.

imagine7696030614 · August 2014

raynes said:

I love them, but not $100 for 3 love them. It was probably a discontinued print. It may be flameful, but I'm seriously considering shelling out $20 for 1 star a+a. I really want that damned star blanket.

DS still uses his a+a swaddle as his blanket. Thankfully he's ok with any print, I think it's just the texture.

That's what they were! Two star print ones and one plain white. Figured the print was discontinued but still...lol

raynes · August 2014

imagine7696030614 said:

raynes said:

I love them, but not $100 for 3 love them. It was probably a discontinued print. It may be flameful, but I'm seriously considering shelling out $20 for 1 star a+a. I really want that damned star blanket.

DS still uses his a+a swaddle as his blanket. Thankfully he's ok with any print, I think it's just the texture.

That's what they were! Two star print ones and one plain white. Figured the print was discontinued but still...lol

Yeah, I don't think they sell the vibrant star ones in a bundle anymore, and a single star blanket is anywhere from $22-28.

But, $118 is ludacris.

MuffinMom14 · August 2014

Oooh, @MagentaMouse I found them. But what's the difference between the "swaddle wraps" and the blankets?

I ask because I like the print on the wraps, but not the blankets. If I put blue on there (my favorite color) no one will buy it because BLUE IS FOR BOYS. I've already been scolded for having so many boy things on there, and people are literally buying the same items I have on my registry, but in pink instead.

archi35 · August 2014

We just ordered 4 for 36 bucks on amazon... why are they so much money elsewhere? We got the muslin ones but now I really want the bamboo

trisharenee0316 · August 2014

Yep, like others said, they were probably discontinued prints. People get nuts for these prints--to the point of paying 100% or more markup for *used* blankets--and it's pretty strange.

They do have the blankets at Target, but they're not the same as the boutique blankets. They are different prints, and they are slightly smaller than the boutique blankets. Target's A+A are 44 inches square, whereas the boutique ones are 47 inches square.

MsMacual · August 2014

trisharenee0316 said:

Yep, like others said, they were probably discontinued prints. People get nuts for these prints--to the point of paying 100% or more markup for *used* blankets--and it's pretty strange.

They do have the blankets at Target, but they're not the same as the boutique blankets. They are different prints, and they are slightly smaller than the boutique blankets. Target's A+A are 44 inches square, whereas the boutique ones are 47 inches square.

Yes- that is the challenge with the Target ones! They are super nice and are very versitle, which always is a perk with an expensive baby item. I'd never pay $118 for a set of blankets (and especially not used blankets), but I'd gladly shell out $35 for a set of 3. My mom found nice muslin at a fabric store and sewed me a few more. The A&A burp clothes that are shaped like a jelly bean are awesome, too.

HappyCianci · August 2014

SPurp13 said:

Oooh, @MagentaMouse I found them. But what's the difference between the "swaddle wraps" and the blankets?

I ask because I like the print on the wraps, but not the blankets. If I put blue on there (my favorite color) no one will buy it because BLUE IS FOR BOYS. I've already been scolded for having so many boy things on there, and people are literally buying the same items I have on my registry, but in pink instead.

Grrr, that's so irritating! Our family threw us a surprise baby shower (no registry) and we got completely inundated with pink stuff. Some of it is very cute, mind you, but I'm really much more of a fan of the GN colors.

As for A&A blankets, y'all, I love them, too. I have two sets that I saved from my son's infancy, and, LUCKY ME, one of them has a pink girly print, because that's what was on clearance back when I was shopping for my boy.

I agree some of the prints are super sweet (we have monkeys and lions that I love) but I'd never pay that much extra for a better design.

meggiev123 · August 2014

I love the muslin ones and just bought a fresh set for this LO, but like @archi35 now I'm thinking maybe I should return them and get the bamboo ones!

hippohat · August 2014

Thanks for posting this, I was asking a friend the same question a few days ago. She liked hers, but not enough to warrant the price. I'm thinking it'd be nice as a nursing cover (super light) but with this being a winter baby I can't decide if it's worth the splurge or not.

SusieBW · August 2014

I wanted them so bad with DD, but could never bring myself to justify the price. This time around, I'm justifying it with the fact that we don't have to buy too much for DS, so a few splurges are completely acceptable. I was going to be satisfied with the 47" muslin ones (because if I'm splurging, why bother with the 44" ones?), but I hadn't even realized there was bamboo and that it's even better . . .

dana2die4 · August 2014

I think you can get a 3 pack at Nordstom for $45.

SusieBW · August 2014

And actually some reviews I just read said that the bamboo ones are not that awesome for actual swaddling, because they're so soft and cozy, they just don't stay wrapped all that well. And that the prints on them can feel a little rough because the fabric itself is so soft. All this is telling me is that I actually need two sets - plain bamboo ones for cozy blankets and cute printed muslin ones for swaddling. Right?

Waterlilly11 · August 2014

I ordered some from Albee baby and was able to use a 20% code but I'm still ashamed of how much I paid. $:\$ "> my MIL gave me a check with a card to get whatever for baby and since this is baby 2 we don't need much- so this was a splurge item. But I can not
wait to use these I became slightly obsessed with a few prints when I was researching them!!! I am also thinking they will be multi purpose like PPs mentioned (nursing covers, swaddles, shade in car seat, tummy time areas) ect

rae76 · August 2014

I've seen them at Target and a 4 pack is $34.99. I think they would be good because they are bigger than the average receiving blanket that you can buy, but I wouldn't pay $118 for them!

Jbunny100 · August 2014

Ditto to @Maggie6424

When DS was little the A+A blankets were too big for swaddling him, but they worked great for a nursing cover-up. DS still has to get his arms swaddled for his nap so we still use the A+A blankets. We've been using them for swaddling since he was about 4 months old. I love the size for when your baby is bigger. I hated them when DS was first born because it was just too much fabric for him.

christied954 · August 2014

Ok don't shoot me, I got a blue star one at a local thrift shop for $1.50 recently...

Saragoeswest · August 2014

We were given one set of new ones and one set of used. Before I even set up a registry. It's kind of nice to not have to wonder if they are worth asking for or not. I'm grateful to have them.

MrsL2B · August 2014

I fell in love with the colors in the Liam the Brave print and decided to use that for my nursery inspiration.

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