![]() ![]() Any smaller and you won’t be able to get a good tight swaddle as your little one grows. Make sure to get the 47” x 47” swaddle blankets. I recommend getting at least four blankets. Not only that, but make sure to keep them in rotation so baby stays fresh. Have plenty of swaddles on hand. You’ll need to replace them at least every time baby’s diaper leaks, and that will happen quite often.Whichever option you choose, here are a few important tips for buying swaddle blankets: So, mamas, make sure you are confident in the swaddle and committed to it. Rookie mistake! We just needed to try harder, and to be more confident in the swaddle. The mistake we made at first was thinking that our son didn’t like being swaddled, so we didn’t swaddle him. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that when done correctly, swaddling can be an effective technique to help calm infants and promote sleep. This helps newborns sleep better because it makes them feel snug and tight (just like in the womb), and it also helps control their startle reflex, which prevents them from waking up mid-sleep cycle. ![]() One of the best ways to help your new little bundle of joy get some sleep is to swaddle her for naps and night sleep. Why Should You Swaddle a Newborn?ĭuring the first three months of your baby’s life, aka the “fourth trimester”, she will still be adjusting to the world, and desperately still needs to feel the comforts of the womb. In addition to baby’s pajamas, you’ll likely want to swaddle your baby to help them sleep during those first few months. Babies can’t self-regulate their temperature, so sleeping in polyester fleece pajamas or layers could lead to overheating. Have you ever slept under a fleece blanket or worn fleece yourself? It is easy to get too hot because it’s not breathable. Synthetic fleece pajamas should also always be avoided for newborns and infants because they are usually made from polyester (a synthetic fabric that is literally made from plastic) and therefore is not breathable. I strongly advise against using magnetic baby clothes. Hanna Andersson makes high-quality PJs, but they are footless.Ĭheck out our full guide to organic baby clothes and PJs for even more brand recommendations. Cotton is preferable since it’s a breathable fabric. My favorite footie pajamas are Burt’s Bees Baby’s 100% lightweight organic cotton zip-up footed pajama. I prefer the zip-up version over the button-up kind, but they’re not always easy to find. If you live in a cooler climate, layers or footie pajamas will help keep your baby from getting too cool. In moderate temperatures, I like to dress my baby in a short-sleeved bodysuit and pants. If your house gets warm during the summertime, you may just dress your baby in a bodysuit or even in just their diapers. What your baby wears beneath their swaddle blanket will vary based on the weather. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping your baby’s room at a comfortable temperature (roughly between 68 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit), and suggests swaddling your baby. And sleepwear definitely falls into that category. My recommendation is to try and choose organic cotton whenever possible for any item that comes into direct, prolonged contact with your baby. Since babies spend so much time sleeping, it’s wise to choose organic sleepwear and swaddles whenever possible. In this section, we’ll cover what your baby wears to sleep with an extra focus on swaddling newborns. ![]()
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