My daughter has twins who never slept well since coming home from the hospital. The first night she tried these, one baby slept seven hours and the other one slept eight hours!" Specs It is made from 100% cotton and is suitable for babies from 0-3 months. The recommended weight is 7-14 pounds. The leg pouch at the bottom opens for easy diaper changes, meaning that there is no need to remove your baby from the SwaddleMe altogether. As with many decisions around getting your baby to sleep, this is a personal choice and will vary from parent to parent. If you’re looking for the best swaddle for you and your baby, we’ve done the hard work for you - after scouring the Mumsnet Talk forums for authentic recommendations from our network of millions of parents, we've weighed up the pros and cons of a wide range of swaddles, and we've come up with recommendations that we think offer something for everybody.

Stretch: No matter what type of swaddle you decide on, you’ll want it to have some stretch. You’ll be able to stretch the blanket or fabric to the right amount of tightness for a proper fit on your newborn. The Tommee Tippee Gro Bag snuggle. It can be used as a swaddle with the arms poppered or as a regular sleeping bag with them undone. Just beware the sizing as I found they run really small.” (Recommended by Mumsnetter RandomQuest) In addition to its softness (thanks to a high thread count), the material maintains its quality and coziness despite a few tosses in the washing machine. There are dozens of adorable patterns and colors to choose from, with some including beautiful hand-drawn designs to complement your baby’s nursery or use during a newborn photo shoot. The 47 x 47-inch size makes this blanket large enough to use as a nursing cover, tummy time blanket, burp cloth, and more. Bonus: Each aden + anais organic baby swaddle set comes in a 100% recyclable box.

How we chose our recommendations

My sister-in-law recommended this swaddle when she saw that our baby was pulling her hands out of the hospital swaddles to bring them up to her face. The zipper is more convenient than Velcro fasteners, and the second zipper from the bottom is great for changing a diaper." The Zippy is super easy to use, and has two layers of wrapping to keep your baby super snug and comfortable. Waist straps go over your baby's middle, then arm wings wrap around your baby and are secured with Velcro. There's plenty of fabric at the bottom, so your baby's legs have freedom to move. We love the zipper at the bottom for easy-access diaper changes. Also, the fabric designs are bright and fun. Heads up The SwaddleMe brand understands the importance of baby having a good rest, be it during the day or night, and for parents to feel confident in calming and comforting their baby.

It has a simple one zip closing system that makes swaddling your baby super simple. The pod is made from a cotton blend that stretches with your baby’s movements, providing a comfortable and soft experience. Do not wrap the SwaddleMe too loose or too tight around your baby. If it is too loose, your baby may be able to wriggle free and run the material’s risk to be a suffocation hazard. If it is too tight, you may impede your baby’s ability to breathe comfortably. The 100% cotton material is soft yet thin, making it ideal for warmer seasons. Also, be aware that taller children may need a larger size to accommodate their height. Despite some hiccups, the SwaddleMe Original Swaddle is a dependable choice for families who need an easy way to swaddle a baby. The SwaddleMe POD comes in a variety of colors and patterns to suit all tastes. It is suitable for babies weighing from 5-11 pounds, and the age range is 0 – 2 months.Cotton: Cotton is one of the most breathable fabrics on the market, so while air will easily flow through, it’s also lightweight and durable. In case the arms up is not necessary - we really liked the Little Seeds ones - lovely soft cotton and much cheaper than a lot of of others as you get three in a set.” (Recommended by Mumsnetter Etherealhedgehog) Our verdict Love to dream! We tried the TT gro swaddles and found the sizing to be quite small. It felt really constricting around her torso with her arms in and and she wasn’t a big baby. Also she likes to have arms up a bit so the love to dream has been great. Most of my mums group use the love to dream also.” (Loved by Mumsnet user Lpc123) Swaddling has been scientifically proven to soothe upset babies because it mimics pressure similar to the pressure felt in their mother’s womb," Ashton McCutchen, a certified pediatric sleep consultant and pediatric registered nurse, tells Verywell Family. "Swaddling also helps your baby control their startle reflex, which is what causes their arms and legs to jolt when startled by noise or movement." While 100% cotton material is soft, it could have been softer, and the fabric’s quality started to lose its integrity after a few washes. Still, the receiving blankets come in several pattern and color themes, like mint green or dinosaurs, and are a solid budget choice, especially since no one really needs these to last very long anyway.