Love to Dream Swaddle UP, Baby Sleep Sack, Self-Soothing Swaddles for Newborns, 8-13 lbs, Snug Fit Helps Calm Startle Reflex, New Born Essentials for Baby, Dusty Blue

Okay, I think I’ve earned a PhD in Baby Swaddles by now. I’ve tried it all—SwaddleMe, Halo Sleepsack, Magic Sleepsuit… you name it, it’s probably in my closet. So grab a coffee, because this is a journey.Baby #1 hated the Swaddle UP. Tried it for a few nights—no sleep, just rage (from both of us). She loved SwaddleMe instead. Great! Cheaper! But… the Velcro was SO loud, and every time I changed a diaper at 2 a.m., it was like pulling duct tape in a library. And getting her arms back in? Like wrestling a mini ninja.Fast forward 2 years, enter Baby #2. I dusted off the swaddle stash. He liked SwaddleMe at first, but old Velcro + squirmy baby = arms popping out in 1 hour. Bought a new one—same issue. Then tried Halo again: decent, but still that Velcro rip makes me wince.Last resort: Swaddle UP. I had zero expectations after the first baby hated it. But guess what? This baby LOVED it. Slept like a dream. I even had to wake him up to feed. And I could actually sleep too without anxiety-checking if his arms escaped.Here’s my advice: don’t do what I did and buy every swaddle on the internet. Just watch how your baby sleeps in the hospital:• If they love arms down, go SwaddleMe.• If they like hands near the face, Swaddle UP is your winner.Good luck, and may your coffee be strong and your baby’s sleep longer than 20 minutes!

This sleep sack has been a wonderful addition to our bedtime routine. It’s not a traditional swaddle which we actually love because it allows our baby more natural movement while still providing just enough snugness for comfort. It’s not overly tight, which is important since babies need their startle reflex for safety, especially in preventing SIDS.One of our favorite features is the arms-up design. Our baby hates having his arms pinned down, so this gives him the freedom to self-soothe while still feeling secure. The two-way zipper is also a huge plus. it makes those overnight diaper changes so much easier and quicker, without having to fully undress him or wake him up too much.The fabric is soft, breathable, and high quality. We’ve noticed better sleep stretches since using it, and we feel confident knowing it supports both safety and comfort. If you have a baby who isn’t a fan of tight swaddles or likes to sleep with their arms up, this is definitely worth trying!My son is 8 weeks old 12-13ish pounds and he fits perfectly in the medium.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:i had never tried any type of sleep sack, so i took a chance on this one. i was not disappointed. my sweet babe would only sleep on my chest and while it was adorable, i was not getting any good sleep. the first night we put her in this, she slept on her own in her bassinet for 4 hours, woke up to eat, and then slept another few hours. total game changer for us. i’m definitely going to buy more colors and size up when needed.

Love this! My baby HATED the normal swaddles with his arms by his sides. He fought and fought and would break his arms out until they were by his face. This was so nice to have a zipper that stayed put, unlike the Velcro that he could break out of, and the design allows him to keep his arms by his face but still suppressed his startle reflex. This allowed him to sleep for three hour blocks at night as opposed to waking hourly without it. Super grateful for the extra sleep!

Can’t say enough about these. Our baby is a self soothing baby, her hands are alwayssss touching her face. Even in our ultra sound photos she had her hands covering her mouth. We tried 3-4 other swaddles, even the halo swaddle. We would try swaddling her with her hands sticking out and she constantly would fight it and end up figuring out how to break out of the swaddle. This swaddle has been a game changer for us. We’re currently in our third one size wise! She is still confined so she can’t get startled yet is she able to have her hands on her face. I also love that it is light weight. I was always scared with the halo that she would get too hot. Definitely recommend.

My baby loves this swaddle so much I had to buy multiples. It’s easy to slip on, change them in the night, and keep arms and hands away so they don’t hurt themselves or feel that startle reflex! However I have noticed as my baby is growing she is now rolling over and the fact that their hands are kind of up in the arm in this swaddle she straightens her legs and is able to get the stamina to roll face first easier in these than out of them. So I have to really watch her if she’s going to be in them now that she’s gotten older. I loved them the entire 3 months until now. I think they may be a little risky to use. Unless I can watch her nap in it I now put her in just a sleeper Jammie to be safe. :/

My baby absolutely loves these swaddles. When she was in my stomach, her hands were always up near her face. When she came out and we would swaddle her with a blanket, she always managed to get her cute little hands out near her neck. As adorable as that was, we needed to find a solution and this product is perfect. We’ve used all sizes and have been happy all around.

This is the only swaddle you need!! As a new mom I struggled to find a swaddle out little one liked. After he got scratched by the Velcro, I was not willing to try one with Velcro again. I found this one and we were sold instantly! It allows baby to have their hands by their face which is what they want, they can still have their startle reflex which is essential, and isn’t too tight or thick. The 2 way zipper is a dream for middle of the night diaper changes. We purchased this swaddle in every size available. Pro tip: buy each size in a different colorI’m now a birth and postpartum doula and recommend this to all of my clients.