The Ultimate Swaddle Guide

Download this PDF for everything you need to know on safe swaddling, plus our favorite swaddle finds.

By Charlene Petitjean-Barkulis March 10, 2016

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Sleep – we all need it; we all want it; but once bébé is in the house, not all of us get it. Sure, babies sleep a lot throughout the night and day, but they’re light sleepers, which often results in interrupted sleep for both you and baby. So what’s an under-slept mama to do? Swaddle. Swaddle. Swaddle. But, before you go wrap that burrito baby of yours, let us unwrap the truth about swaddling and find out what all the fuss is about. To celebrate Sleep Awareness Week, here’s the lowdown on safe swaddling – and a list of our favorite blankets, swaddlers and sleep sacks.

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