Comparing swaddle blankets with baby blankets

Swaddling is one of those things that a lot of people have heard about but not many people quite understand. And while it looks so simple when a delivery room nurse bundles up a newborn infant in a swaddle most parents find it’s a little harder than that once they try it on their own.

But the real question is – do you really need a “swaddle blanket” to effectively swaddle an infant or will any “baby blanket” do? We believe the answer is yes but a more thorough explanation may help you understand why.

First – What Is So Special About Swaddling?

Swaddling is a time-tested and well established technique for comforting or soothing a young infant. It involved wrapping the infant in such a manger as to simulate or re-create the womb-like experience. Proper swaddling technique means creating snug wraps around the infant so their arms are tucked neatly inside the blanket, thus preventing them from flailing around.

Unfortunately babies are rarely still while awake and learning the techniques sometimes takes practice. And if you are trying to swaddle with a blanket that is hurting more than helping the process can become even more frustrating.

Compare Swaddle Blankets and Baby Blankets:

There are 3 primary differences between swaddle blankets and baby blankets which are worth noting.

Safety – Safety has to be priority number one for parents who swaddle their children. This means being careful to prevent overheating and making sure you allow enough movement for the child.

Swaddle blankets are designed for swaddling with safety in mind. Our Soothing Swaddle Blanket is made of 100% lightweight, breathable cotton muslin fabric to prevent overheating and is designed to be stretchable allowing parents to safely swaddle them.

Baby blankets may not have these features. And while most baby products are flame resistant, the fabric may not be breathable or stretchable to make it suitable for swaddling. Also some generic baby blankets may be made to provide warmth with thicker fabric and this is definitely not recommended for swaddling.

Design – Swaddle blankets tend to be oversized which allows for wrapping the baby multiple times and neatly tucking in the fabric to complete the process. Baby blankets, by contrast, can come in any shape or size and are not always suitable for swaddling.

Material – Swaddle blankets often feature specially designed fabric such as cotton muslin that prevents overheating by allowing the baby to regulate their body temperature as well as stretch when necessary.

Having the right “tools” for swaddling

Don’t get caught trying to learn this valuable soothing technique with a blanket that isn’t designed for the job. Take your time and choose a blanket designed for swaddling that comes from a company that can help you learn how to use it. Properly swaddling a baby without a blanket designed specifically for swaddling can be difficult and potentially dangerous.

Buy Swaddle Blankets from Luna Lullaby

Luna Lullaby is committed to providing not only the best infant soothing products on the market today –but also teaching parents how to effectively use them to comfort their children. Our award-winning swaddle blankets are made of the highest quality materials available today which make for practical uses every family can benefit from. Our swaddling blanket comes in a handy pack of 3 and includes the instructional DVD. So don’t wait – start shopping NOW and find the perfect design swaddling blanket for your infant or baby!