#ZEN SWADDLE OR MERLIN SUIT HOW TO#

Here’s some more information on why you should swaddle, how to do it safely, plus our favorite swaddles and why they might be the right fit for your baby.īefore we jump into recommendations, let’s chat about why we swaddle and how to do it safely. It takes time, but eventually, you become the expert on your child. Each baby is different you need to figure out which products work for your child. It’s my first instinct to recommend this combination to everyone, proclaiming The Ollie Swaddle is THE best swaddle on the market. We experimented with different swaddles until we found the right match for Millie (which was an Aden and Anais Muslin Swaddle with The Ollie Swaddle on top. Exhausted and willing to do anything for a peaceful night, we went on a swaddle buying spree. Will we ever sleep again?īabies are true Houdinis, and no matter how tightly we wrapped that swaddle, Millie’s arms were free within a matter of minutes. Well, that muslin swaddle was nearly impossible.

But when we got home and we hadn’t slept in days, it was the middle of the night, the lights were low, and there’s a flailing hysterical baby. Nurses would stop by and ask, “Who did this amazing swaddle?” Dad of the Year material, right? And he was a pro. While we were in the hospital following our baby Millie’s birth, my husband became a pro at using a muslin swaddle blanket. And I bet if you ask your friends, each one will have a different favorite. Swaddles are a must, and when you start researching, you’ll see that there are hundreds to choose from. I asked my mom friends for baby registry recommendations, and while there were some overlaps, it seemed like everyone had their own list of “can’t-live-without” products.

Zen swaddle or merlin suit