Swaddle blankets are essential for getting newborns to sleep. Here's a look at the best organic swaddle blankets for your baby and why.
Best Organic Swaddles
- Aden & Anais 100% organic muslin blankets (our top choice)
- Burt's Bees Baby 100% organic muslin blankets
- KeaBabies Organic Baby Swaddle Sleep Sack
- Happiest Baby Sleepea 5-Second Swaddle
1. Aden & Anais Organic Muslin blankets
Our all time favorite organic swaddle blankets are these ones from Aden & Anais. They are lightweight, breathable, and made from 100% organic cotton.
What we love:
- They have fun colors and styles.
- They are large, so your baby can use them longer.
- The fabric is silky soft.
- Great for summer!
- It's versatile (use it as a swaddle blanket, nursing cover, burp cloth, stroller covers, or changing pad.)
I always kept an extra one of these blankets in my diaper bag to use on changing tables when we were out and about.
2.Burt's Bees Baby Organic Muslin Blankets
Our next favorite are these Burt's Bees baby blankets. They have lots of fun designs like the Aden & Anais and again made with 100% organic cotton.
What we love:
- They have fun colors and styles.
- They are large, so your baby can use them longer.
- They are very soft!
- Use as a swaddle blanket, nursing cover, burp cloth, or stroller cover.
3. KeaBabies Organic Baby Swaddle Sleep Sack
For an easier way to swaddle your baby, these KeaBabies organic sleep sacks are another great choice. They are also certified as a hip-healthy product by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute.
What we love:
- They are easy to use.
- They have lots of colors and styles.
- They are very soft!
4.Happiest Baby Sleepea 5-Second Swaddle
This wearable blanket swaddle was designed by a pediatrician, and has some pretty cool features.
Like the KeaBabies sleep sack, this one is also certified as hip-healthy by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute.
What we love:
- Two way zipper and quiet velcro, so diaper changes are easier at night.
- It lets you swaddle baby with their arms by their sides, and it also has arm openings so as your little one gets bigger you can still use it (great for transitioning out of swaddles.)
- They have a couple of different colors and design options.
What are the different types of swaddle blankets?
- Traditional swaddle blankets- large square fabric made out of muslin cotton that you fold to swaddle baby. They can also be used to cover a stroller, folded to use as a changing pad, or even a nursing cover.
- Sleep Sacks or wearable blankets- The size and design is suited to only swaddling baby. They are usually easier to use and require fewer steps to swaddle your little one.
FAQ
A cotton muslin is best for swaddling because it is a lightweight fabric.
When you choose an organic cotton, it's better for the environment because it was produced with regular seeds and grown without the use of harmful chemicals, pesticides and fertilizers.
Bamboo is another lightweight option, but unfortunately there aren't any organic bamboo swaddle blankets yet.
Some safe alternatives are sleep sacks like the Happiest Baby Sleepea or the KeaBabies sleep sack that have been certified with the International Hip Dysplasia Institute.
When babies are first born, they have a startle reflex that can wake them up from sleeping. A proper swaddle can hold baby's arms in place just like in the womb, so your little one can sleep better.
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