The Gro Company Hip Healthy Swaddle, Up and Away

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Washing your Grosnug with a detergent that is free from bleaching agents to retain the original colors.

Traditional blanket swaddles. These are simply large and soft blankets that you can wrap your baby up in using a swaddling technique. They can also serve other purposes — a blanket or burp cloth, for example — once your baby is no longer swaddling. Make sure your infant is swaddled securely so they can’t roll, nor can the blanket become loose and create a suffocation risk. It is possible to swaddle a baby too tightly. If a swaddle is wrapped too tightly, it can interfere with a baby’s regular breathing pattern and put the baby at risk for hip dysplasia. Pros: Arms in and out option, travel-friendly, easy to wash, unzips all the way for nappy changes, mesh panels for ventilation Keeping your baby snuggly and comfortable, swaddles can work wonders however your baby likes to sleep. After researching and testing the UK's best swaddles, we reveal the products that came out on top.Stretchy soft cotton wrap helps babies feel secure without being overly restrictive or over-wrapping Although these safety warnings can sound alarming, it’s important to remember that SIDS is rare and that swaddling as a practice has been used for thousands of years. How long should you swaddle a baby for?

Whether you’re looking for an arms-only solution or want to double-up on swaddling, a swaddle strap can come in handy. It’s essentially an arms-only wrap that stays put across baby’s torso.

How we chose our recommendations

By doing this, we whittled our longlist down and chose a selection of products that we think offer something for everybody. Why you should trust us This zippered swaddle from Love to Dream is incredibly easy to use. With a two-way zipper that’s ideal for diaper changes, you just zip baby inside, and they’re good to go. In a very warm bedroom, you could use the Groswaddle with no clothing underneath. If the bedroom is hot (over 75°F/ 24°C), try to cool it down, and if this isn’t possible then it may be better to leave baby out of the swaddle until it is cooler. 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.

Your baby might struggle to go to sleep when you get first rid of the swaddle. It will feel strange to them if they are used to falling asleep easily with it on. Indeed, you may have even noticed them becoming sleepy as soon see their swaddling cloth. It has unique curved seams to create space for hip healthy natural ‘froggy-leg’ position and easily unzips for night time changes

Why you should trust us

Not every baby needs to be swaddled. Many full-term, healthy babies learn to sleep quite happily without one. 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. Fluctuations in room temperature often require parents to adjust baby’s warmth levels during the night. However, changing baby’s wearing layers whilst they are sleeping can be disruptive and safer sleep guidelines warn against adding loose blankets on top of a baby sleeping bag as it introduces avoidable risks. So we have gro bags for our boy to go in, in his next 2 me crib. However we also have a sleepy head deluxe to try him in, in the crib if needs be, which would obviously be with him swaddled, not a gro bag. Baby bassinets are a huge help after you've brought your newborn home. Here are some of the best bassinets for travel, co-sleeping, small spaces, and… READ MORE

The safest way to swaddle is to do it from birth rather than suddenly introduce swaddling at the vulnerable age of three months when the SIDS risk is highest.

How to swaddle your baby safely

Our Swaddlebags come in two sizes: 0-3 months (7-13lbs 8oz/3.2-6.1kg and up to 62cm in height) and 3-6 months (from 13lbs 8oz – 18lbs/6.1-8.2kg and 62-68cm in height) so you can choose the best fit for your baby.