Best baby swaddle
In this best baby swaddle comparison, you can find out what the Tell Me Baby community thinks are the top baby swaddles on the market.
Best baby swaddle comparison chart
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"I’ve tried many swaddles and this one was the best I’d say! I recommend it to everyone."
"I’ve tried many swaddles and this one was the best I’d say! I recommend it to everyone."
"I love ErgoPouch sleeping bags and this one has been a lifesaver!"
"I love ErgoPouch sleeping bags and this one has been a lifesaver!"
"The Snuggle Hunny jersey wraps are great quality and wash really nicely."
"The Snuggle Hunny jersey wraps are great quality and wash really nicely."
"I was given these from a friend and I absolutely love them! My son doesn’t sleep without his sleep sack."
"I was given these from a friend and I absolutely love them! My son doesn’t sleep without his sleep sack."
"We've pretty much bought a sleep sleep in every size and tog from ergopouch and serve never been disappointed!"
"We've pretty much bought a sleep sleep in every size and tog from ergopouch and serve never been disappointed!"
"The love to dream sleep suits are fantastic, they have kept my son warm and cosy all winter long."
"The love to dream sleep suits are fantastic, they have kept my son warm and cosy all winter long."
"These were my absolute favourite. I got a set for my first born and fell in love."
"These were my absolute favourite. I got a set for my first born and fell in love."
"I love ErgoPouch sleeping bags, and after trying this one I won’t use another brand again."
"I love ErgoPouch sleeping bags, and after trying this one I won’t use another brand again."
"We recently had our first child and he is an absolute Houdini getting his arms out of swaddles. The sleeveless pouches are perfect for hi..
"We recently had our first child and he is an absolute Houdini getting his arms out of swaddles. The sleeveless pouches are perfect for hi..
"We were given this from a friend for our newborn when he was 5 days old and they were a game changer!"
"We were given this from a friend for our newborn when he was 5 days old and they were a game changer!"
"The softest, most luxurious swaddles. I use these swaddles for absolutely everything."
"The softest, most luxurious swaddles. I use these swaddles for absolutely everything." 
How to choose a baby swaddle
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Why swaddle your baby
Keeping your baby calm and happy is the goal for all parents, and one way to help achieve that is by swaddling.
It’s thought the feeling of being swaddled is similar to how a baby feels in the womb, helping to keep them calm. Not to mention, babies’ sleep reflexes mean they can often wake themselves up during the night, which is the last thing anyone wants.
Do I have to swaddle my baby?
No, swaddling is not essential. In fact, not all babies will enjoy the feeling of being swaddled. All babies are different, so if your newborn doesn’t seem to be enjoying it, stop swaddling.
How much does a swaddle cost?
The cost of swaddles varies, depending on what you are after. But you can expect to spend anywhere between $10 and $90 for a wrap or swaddle bag.
When to stop swaddling your baby
Parents should stop swaddling their baby once they start showing signs of rolling over (around three to four months – or sooner). Never wrap your baby if they are sharing a sleep surface with another person.
Wraps
When purchasing a wrap to swaddle your baby, make sure the material is lightweight and breathable – cotton and bamboo are both good choices. Rugs and blankets are not safe for swaddling as they may cause overheating. Importantly, make sure you know how to swaddle your baby safely.
Zip swaddles
If you aren’t confident about securely wrapping your baby, zip swaddles are a great alternative, especially for babies who like to sleep with their arms up.
Sleeping bags
Once your baby is old enough, you can transition them into an arms-free sleeping bag. According to Red Nose, using a safe sleeping bag – one with a fitted neck and armholes, no hood and is the correct size for baby – has lots of benefits, like promoting back sleeping, regulating temperature and reducing the risk of bedding covering a baby’s face.
What else do I need to know before buying a swaddle?
TOG rating
TOG stands for Thermal Overall Grade. In Australia, TOG ratings range from 0.2 to 3.5, with the lower-rated bags used in warmer weather, and higher-rated bags used in colder weather.
Remember though, babies control their own temperature through their face and head, so the best things parents can to do avoid their baby from overheating to leave their face and head uncovered.
However, most companies provide the ratings to help parents choose appropriate sleepwear for their baby, which can be very handy.
Healthy hips
Before hitting the check out with your baby’s brand new swaddle, make sure it allows for the natural development of the hip joints. One way of finding this out is to see if it’s certified hip-healthy by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute.
Don’t forget to shop swaddles and more in the Tell Me Baby shop, curated from over 400 brands rated by Australian parents.
Read next:
- Get the low down on sleep: proven sleep tips for your baby
- A guide to baby sleeping bags
- How to set up a safe sleep environment for your newborn
