November 2020 Moms
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Product Spotlight: Blankets and Swaddles
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This is a place for FTMs to ask questions about, S+TMs to share their prior experience with, and everyone to share what they're eyeing in the world of maternity, baby and postpartum products. Each week we'll spotlight a new category of product to help streamline and make it easier to refer back. This week we're discussing blankets and swaddles!
Please use the prompts below to try to share as much relevant info as you can in a format that is easy for those reading to navigate and respond to.
For S+TMs:
- Individual (e.g., lifestyle) factors that might influence your choice:
- Favorite rocking blankets and/or swaddles:
- Link/picture:
- Cost (either actual dollar amount, or just $, $$, $$$, etc.):
- What you like and don't like about it:
- Is there a blanket and/or swaddle you don't have but are considering? Why?:
- Is there a blanket and/or swaddle you've tried that you absolutely hate? Why?:
- Additional thoughts on blankets/swaddles?:
For FTMs:
- Blankets/swaddles you're interested in:
- Link/picture:
- Cost (either actual dollar amount, or just $, $$, $$$, etc.):
- Any questions for S+TMs?:
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Re: Product Spotlight: Blankets and Swaddles
For S+TMs:
DD1 was a freaking Houdini and would wiggle her way out of everything except this: https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Blanket-Swaddle-Natural-Beige/dp/B000G0L2TM#:~:text=The%20miracle%20blanket%20is%20the,well%2Drested%20mom%20and%20dad.&text=Your%20baby%20will%20sleep%20longer,arm%20flap%20design%20and%20length.
DD2 Did fine in Halo (we got a fleece one as well as a cotton one) or Swaddle Me brand https://www.buybuybaby.com/store/product/swaddleme-reg-3-pack-large-fly-away-birds-original-swaddles-in-pink/1060879233?keyword=swaddle
Once both of my girls rolled however (back to front), we went cold turkey on the swaddling instead of trying any sort of transitional apparatus.
Neither was a fan of Zipadee Zip or Woombie.
Another one was the Magic Merlin sleep suit, 2 of our 8 babes had this. Personally I found it really difficult to get the babies into it, as it’s a very snug fit. But that’s why they loved it! I just think it can be difficult when they’re already half asleep or cranky. But again, totally baby’s preference.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WH9VQ7D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_j6xgFbHPDB7YK
Once he started rolling over I switched to a different kind. I think they were called Love to Dream? You could have their arms up by their head or unzip the sleeves.
@babywiik are they thin, small flannel blankets for swaddling? I wouldnt use anything that's too thick because if the baby gets loose out of the swaddle they can suffocate. You cant use loose blankets in bed with baby.
@acdc1109 handmade stuff is tricky but there's no point in just having them sit in storage, especially if the person who gifted them will never know. Ive been thinking a lot more about the blankets i got and i think ive decided that since it made my SIL happy to give them to me, they've served their purpose. Now i can be happy to pass them on to someone else😜I wonder if there would be some sort of charity that would like to have them or a second hand store? I know my sister had a few that she'd wash normal but then just gave them to my nieces to use for their dolls so that's an option too. They maybe weren't as soft after going through the dryer but they looked ok(totally depends on what yarn it's made out of though!🙄)
I'm only going to hold onto the ones with a lot of sentimental value.
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LO arrived 11/9/2018! We have a baby!
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Me: 33 | DH: 41
Married: March 2016
TTC #1/IUD out January 2017
PCOS dx January 2018
Medicated cycle 2.5mg Letrozole CD3-7 February 2018
BFP 3/10/2018!
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I am interested in the Swaddleme pods! Has anyone ever used them? I love the velcro free aspect and the two way zipper, but would love firsthand feedback.😊
With DS I discovered the Love to Dream Swaddle-up and that was amazing! He slept great with his arms above his head but couldn't startle himself awake. They have a lot of different options for weight of material and transition swaddle-ups that the arms zip off.
For blankets, I never used them to swaddle. We had a variety that were gifted to us. I love the Aden and Anais muslin blankets. They are so soft and way better than any other muslin blankets we have. They work well as a blanket in car seats and to keep in the diaper bag - cover for breastfeeding, spit-up, blanket for the ground, shade over stroller (be careful as it gets really hot under a blanket so make sure they have air flow and you can still see them to monitor).
The heavier blankets (flannel and thicker material that were made for the kiddos) we used for blankets in the car seat/stroller during the winter. Other blanket uses included floor time, picture backgrounds, to sleep with after 18 months, and to play with. DD loves to have all her blankets in her toddler bed to make a little nest 😆
If someone gives you one you don't like I'd probably still keep it as a backup blanket to keep in the vehicle. You never know when you might need it and you can donate or give away when they are older if it doesn't have sentimental value. Also, someone gave us very thin flannel receiving blankets. I used those as burp cloths since we didn't swaddle with blankets.