Choosing the right wrap for your baby
Traditional square wrap or an fitted wrap?
It all depends on your wrapping ability! If you are following our instructions, have the right wrap and can wrap your baby securely, then swaddling your baby can be perfect! There is a real satisfaction in getting a secure swaddle that helps your baby sleep better.
But the variety and effectiveness of fitted wraps mean that these are incredibly popular and make secure swaddling possible for even the most Houdini of babies.
If you struggle to keep your baby securely wrapped, then we recommend you go for one of our fabulous fitted wraps.
Choosing a fitted wrap:
Yes we do have a big range!
Our most recommended swaddle is the Miracle Blanket. Customer feedback is always exceptional for this wrap, with customers often reporting their baby sleeps for hours longer in the Miracle Blanket!
If you are choosing just one fitted wrap for a baby under 3 months, you absolutely can't beat a Miracle Blanket.
Comparison:
Here's a comparision of the key features and benefts:
Miracle Blanket | Wrap Me Up | Woombie | ergo Cocoon | |
 |  |  |  | |
| Level of Startle Control | High | Low to medium | High | Medium |
| Houdini proof rating! | High | High | High | High |
| Arm position | Sides | Above head | Chest | Chest |
| SIZE- Newborn | 0-4 months appprox | Small size 3-6.5 kg | Newborn 3-6.5kg | 0-3 mth- up to approx 6.5kg |
| SIZE: 6-8kg approx | 0-4 mth size can be used to approx 10kg without legs | Medium 6-8kg | Big Baby 6-8kg | 2-6 mths |
| SIZE: 8kg plus | 0-4 mth size can be used to approx 10kg without legs | Large 8-11kg | Mega Baby 9-11kg | 3-12 mths from approx 7kg |
| Fabric | 100% cotton | 90% cotton / 10% spandex | 100% cotton | 100% cotton |
| Season | Year round | Year round | Year round | Year round |
| Transition from swaddling | Can be used over a sleeping bag | Allows arm movement | Convertible model can have arms in or out | All ergo Cocoon can have arms in or out |
| How does it stay secure? | Arms flaps & wrap around | Zip | Zip | Zip |
| Organic? | No | Organic yes / Original no | No | Yes |
| Travel Slot | No | Yes - best option for carseat | No | No |
| Ease of nappy changing | Average - easiest if you unwrap | Average - can keep top wrapped | Average - can keep top wrapped | Average - can keep top wrapped |
| Extras | ||||
| Usual Price | $34.95 | $39.95 | $48-$55 | $37.95 |
What square size should I buy?
The standard size for baby wraps sold in baby shops is about 80cm x 80cm. We believe this is too small to wrap even a newborn baby, and is the main reason most babies escape from their wrapping and wake up.
Newborn:
We recommend a minimum size of 1m x 1m. This will enable you to use our swaddling instructions effectively and wrap your baby securely. This size will fit well up to about 3 months.
Over 2 months:
If you are buying new wraps once your baby is over 3 months, choose at least 120cm x 120cm.
Which fabric should I buy?
Muslin:
The most commonly used fabric for wrapping is light weight muslin. While this is very cool, it's also the hardest fabric to wrap effectively with, as the loose weave seems to slip open as soon as baby wriggles. However in warmer climates and the middle of summer, muslin is often still the most appropriate. You can increase the effectiveness of musin by using a large wrap, buy good quality muslin and use a Safe T Sleep over the top of the wrap to keep it secure.
Stretch cotton:
This is the easiest fabric to wrap securely with. Stretch cotton is suitable for use year-round and for babies of all sizes.
Flannelette:
This is suitable for the cooler months, as the brushed cotton is very snuggly feeling. However as flannelette is 100% cotton it can be used year round. It has very little stretch however, so it's best for newborn babies who are not very wriggly. Flannelette wraps are generally only 1m x 1m, so again only suitable for the first few months.
Merino:
This is perfect for swaddling newborns as it can help regulate your baby's temperature. However merino is stretchier than stetch cotton and can be hard to keep really firmly wrapped once babies are stronger and wriggler. A square merino wrap is really handy for a light blanket or pram blanket once you are no longer swaddling.
Shop:
Check our fabulous range of wraps here