Choosing the Right Wrap for your Baby

Should I choose a traditional square wrap or a fitted swaddle 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 in a traditional square wrap can be perfect. There is a real satisfaction in getting a secure swaddle that helps your baby sleep better.

The variety, ease and effectiveness of fitted swaddle 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, we recommend you choose one of our fitted swaddle wraps.

How to choose a fitted wrap?

We have a wide range of swaddles to suit every age, stage, swaddling ability and nursery temperature.

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. It's also perfect for transitioning into a sleeping bag as you can use it over the top of a sleeping bag.

The Purflo Swaddle to Sleep Bags are an excellent alternative to a Miracle Blanket. They have been designed by safe sleep experts, are easy to use for nighttime nappy changes and can be used for transitioning.

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Range of fitted baby swaddles at The Sleep Store

View The Sleep Store's range of fitted swaddles for babies. Suitable from newborn, these fitted swaddles are easy to use and designed to help baby sleep & settle better. We show The Sleep Store Organic Cotton Fitted Swaddle, the Love to Dream Swaddle Up, Embe Starter 2-Way Swaddle, The Sleep Store Merino Fitted Zip Swaddle, Purflo Swaddle to Sleep Bag, Ergopouch Cocoon Swaddle and the Miracle Blanket.

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Comparison:

Here's a comparison of the key features and benefits of a fitted swaddle:

	Miracle Blanket	Love to Dream	Ergopouch Cocoon Swaddle Bag	The Sleep Store Fitted Swaddle	Swaddle Me	Purflo	Swaddelini
Level of Startle Control	High	Low to medium	Medium	Middle	Medium	Medium	High
Houdini-proof rating!	High	High	High	High	Medium	High	High
Arm position	Sides	Above head	Chest	Chest	Side or Chest	Side or Chest	Sides
SIZE: Newborn	0-4 months aprox	Newborn size 2.2kg - 3.8kg Small size 3.5 - 6kg	Newborn - 2-5kg 0-3 month - 3-6kg	Newborn	Small 3-6.5kg	0-4 months approx (3-7.25kg)	Small 2.7kg - 5.4kg
SIZE: 6-8kg approx	0-4 months aprox can be used to approx 10kg without legs	Medium 6-8.5kg	3-6 months - 6-8kg	No	Large 7-10kg		Large size 5.4 - 8.1kg
SIZE: 8kg plus	0-4 months aprox can be used to approx 10kg without legs	Large 8.5-11kg	3-12 months 8-10kg	No	Large 7-10kg
Fabric	100% Cotton	Original is 97% cotton / 3% elastane. Check each style - some Bamboo options	95% organic cotton, 5% elastane. Check each style.	95% organic cotton, 5% elastane	100% cotton	Outer - 100% cotton Mesh - 100% polyester Filling - 100% polyester and Amicor pure mix	Recycled Nylon
Season	Year round	Year round	Year round options from 0.2 tog - 2.5 tog	Year round	Year round	Year round	Year round
Transition from swaddling	Can be used over a sleeping bag	Move to Transition Swaddle (Stage 2)	All ergo Cocoon can have arms in or out	No	Can wrap one wing under the arm but this will stretch wrap	Can have arms in or out	Use arms out once baby shows signs of starting to roll
How does it stay secure?	Arm flaps & wrap around	Zip	Zip	Zip	Velcro on wings	Zip	Designed like a sock
Organic?	No	Some styles	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
Buggy Slot	No	No	No	No	Yes - but need to unwrap to take out of buggy	No	No
Ease of nappy changing	Average - easiest if you unwrap	Average - can keep top wrapped	Average - can keep top wrapped	Easier to unwrap first	Best wrap for easy changing	Easy - can open zipper at the base and leave arms swaddled	Easy - open the flap at the base of the swaddle
Extras		Hip Harness designed swaddle available	Hip Harness designed swaddle available			Best for allergies - Uses Amicor Pure – a hypoallergenic fibre approved by Allergy UK to aid prevention of asthma and eczema.	World first design. Award winning design & safety
More info	Buy Miracle Blanket >	View the Love to Dream range >	View Ergopouch Swaddles >	View The Sleep Store swaddles >	View the SwaddleMe range >	View Purflo swaddles >	View Swaddelini Swaddles >

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What size square/flat swaddle 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 it is the main reason most babies escape from their swaddle 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 for a flat/square swaddle?

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 muslin by using a large wrap and buying good-quality muslin swaddles.

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.

Merino:

This is perfect for swaddling newborns as it helps regulate your baby's temperature. However, merino is stretchier than stretch cotton and can be hard to keep really firmly wrapped once babies are stronger and wigglier. A square merino wrap is really handy for a light blanket or pram blanket once you are no longer swaddling, so they are highly versatile.

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Choosing the Right Wrap for your Baby

Should I choose a traditional square wrap or a fitted swaddle wrap?