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aden + anais Muslin Wraps 4-Pack - Zoo Animals

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I ordered these when I was pregnant to swaddle our baby with, and when I recieved them I felt slightly disappointed. They seemed thin, and not very durable. Plus at $42 for the four of them they were not cheap! They were nice and large, and the print was cute, but I was not sure how they would hold up. Then our son was born, and now I have no idea what we would do without these! Once you wash them they get super soft, they wrap perfectly, and because they are light weight mold to the babies shape, can be packed easily, and if its cool out can be layered with another blanket for warmth. They are also very breathable and absorbent! They are hands down the best blankets out there! We use these literally all day, everyday, and not just for swaddling! We cover his car seat with them when we go out, we put them on the floor as a play mat/changing pad, use it as a burp cloth, and I even bought a nursing clip so I can use these as a nursing cover in public. Nursing covers are $30-$40 alone, and that is one less thing to put in the already crammed diaper bag. They also hold up awesome in the wash. Our son has spit up on these, peed on them, pooed, they have been dropped, used to clean up milk and formula, and just gotten generally icky, and have come out of the wash pristine and soft as down every time. I love these. LOVE. It also doesn't hurt that they are super cute too. We get compliments everywhere we go on how cute they are. I would maybe say my only complaint is the price tag, but considering the use we get out of them I would say its well worth it. Plus Aden and Anais put out a line for target and they are $29 for a four pack of these wraps! We have purchased two more packages, and they are just as nice! Seriously, if I had to pick five baby items I could not live without, these would be on that list.

Ever since my wife and I went to our Baby Birthing classes we have heard about how swaddling calms the baby, so are next goal was to find a "Swaddling" blanket. For our baby shower we received several "take baby home blankets", but when we practiced with these at our classes they were too small (30x30), and the one's the hospitals use we couldn't find, so I searched for the local shops (Baby USA, ToysRUs etc), but they had very specific swaddling wraps or the blankets were too small. I then searched on the internet and found several types and brands, and liked the idea of the Muslin Cotten with Aden + Anais, they were (40 x 40), and light especially living in Hawaii that's important.

Although they were 40.99 for pack of 4 they are very practical as they are flexible, soft and very light. This is important when wrapping so baby can feel snug and safe, but not to restricted that they can't move a little. They are light which in Hawaii it keeps baby warm but not to hot even w/o AC. And because they are larger we can use these as baby grows as a wrap and as a light blanket. I am very pleased with these, and have recommended these to a co-worker, or we may buy as a baby shower gift.

One note, it takes some getting used to wrapping baby because they are 40x40, but with some practice you can do it.

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These blankets are made of the best fabric for babies! It is warm enough, without being stuffy; perfect for spring and summer. They're also a great size, perfect for swaddling. What I don't like is that the black paint from the animal designs has begun peeling off; a major drawback to the otherwise cute design.

We knew very little about swaddling before Leighton. She roomed in with us at the hospital, and we never sent her to the nursery. Occasionally, a nurse would come in and wrap her up in what looked like a flannel Ace bandage. There was my pride and joy - a sleeping cremini mushroom with a scrunched little face.

Leighton, by design, is not a particularly colicky baby. In fact, I imagine that Dr. Weissbluth (of Healthy Sleep Habits Happy Child fame) would say she is four parts easy baby and one part fuss. Still, for her first eight weeks on this planet, her "flail reflex" kept her from sleeping peacefully without intervention. (It still disrupts her on occasion). Early on, a friend gave us a video called The Happiest Baby on the Block that illustrates how to wrap your kid like a burrito and then shush, shimmy and swing the little peanut to sleep. It looks easy enough, but the whole deal doesn't work without a proper swaddling blanket.

Child experts frighten new parents out of their minds about SIDS - and I'm not saying it isn't a legitimate concern - I'm simply eluding to the fact that my fear of SIDS escalated to a fear of blankets in general. We had cozy cotton blankets from Gymboree and Tea Collection and a thousand of those fleecy blankets that you get for "congrats on your new baby" type gifts. These were all too thick and scary and sweaty for me. Plus, none of these, regardless of quality, could hold a swaddle. The inexpensive flannel rectangles would work if they were actually big enough to wrap around my baby. Bummer.

In the video, Dr. Karp made it look so simple. I was inspired to test his methodology. I perused countless websites and couldn't seem to find thin, soft blankets large enough to swaddle Leighton. During my pregnancy, I had squirreled away a huge list of links for products - nuggets that interested me. I went back to that well, remembering that there was a blanket website that had caught my eye initially because it looked fancy and took a hit on "organic".

I purchased Pink/White and Pink/Brown 4-packs of Muslin Swaddling Blankets for $44.00 each from Aden and Anais. Problem solved.

They are big (47 inch square), soft and breathable. They work like a charm for swaddling. She could snooze blissfully for five or six hours in her little muslin cocoon. BRILLIANT!

Since we stopped wrapping Leighton up at night, we have used them as crib sheet savers, burp cloths, pacifier holder-inners, sun shades ... you name it. Spitty on it - throw it in the hamper. Pee on it - throw it in the hamper. And, you just toss another one in it's place. Honestly, these are a few of my favorite things.

Leighton nutches on Soothies and has trouble keeping them in as she dozes off. I was accustomed to running over and plugging it back in every few minutes. Now, I wad up one of these blankets and prop the Soothie in. She can breathe right through the blanket if it moves, so I don't worry about smothering her either.

Aden and Anais blankets get softer and more wonderful as you use them. I don't think any parent should be without a stash of these fab finds. In fact, we have eight and I would like four more because Leighton is becoming quite a little drooler.

One recommendation I have is to choose either pastel designs or just plain white. The more design on the blanket, the stiffer it will be to start out. And, much of the joy is derived from the sheer softness. When I put Leighton down for a nap or for bed, she always has one of these swaddlers in her grip. "Get cozy" I tell her as tickle her face with a corner and tuck her in.

Our standard shower gift for first time parents (Yes - we have a "standard gift" that our freinds have come to expect) is a four pack of Aden and Anais blankets, The Happiest Baby on the Block and Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child. We have yet to disappoint - especially with the blankets.

Jen Freeman
Owner/Writer
The Daily Fuss

My 4 month twins love to be swaddled (as did my 3 yr old daughter too!)but quickly have outgrown their swaddling blankets. I was a bit hesistant on purchasing these blankets because of their price and that they are thin and we are in the middle of winter. I received the blankets in december and we have used no other blankets since receiving them! we are all in love with the blankets! yes, they are thin but are large enough that my babies are wrapped twice in them...making them warm enough (with fleece pj's) and practically impossible for them to wriggle out of! I wish we knew about these blankets with our first daughter. Also love the fact that they give a little more with each wash and get softer and softer! So much so that I don't worry about using them as a burp cloth too. Love how stylish they are (not too cutesy or masculine) I look forward to using these in the summer months and will probably purchase more for myself (maybe in a different color) and for all my pregnant friends! A definite must buy!

These are really soft oversized blankets that are totally worth the price. My baby boy loves them. He snuggles with them in the carseat and his stroller. The designs are super cute and when you wash them they remain soft. They are so light that they are perfect for the summer.

I was given these as a shower gift, and now I give them as a gift for every shower I go to! Mothers like to share good secrets! These muslin wraps really are the perfect swaddler blanket. The blanket is so large (47"x47"), that it makes swaddling extremely easy. What I love, is that it allows you to swaddle the baby tightly but comfortably so they don't move around or roll over. My baby sleeps with her arms out and they wrap around her so nicely. I love that they are breathable muslin, I feel very safe leaving it in the crib with her. I am still using these swaddlers for our daughter who is now 7 months old. I don't know how a smaller blanket (such as a receiving blanket that others use) could work this good. A bonus is that they are extremely soft too! Another use for these large soft blankets are to use them as a cover over the stroller or car seat to block the sun, but at the same time it lets the air through. I have one set aside for outdoor & car use, it goes with me everywhere. A MUST HAVE FOR ALL BABIES.
** My daughter is now 21 month and her swaddle wrap has turned into her "Blankie"- she loves it!**

These are the best blankets ever for swaddeling baby. They wrap around and are able to be tucked in so as not to loosen. I use the "Happiest Baby on the Block" techinique to swaddel baby and most blankets are not big enough to do this. They are light wieght but yet they keep my baby very warm. Great for nursing also since baby can still breath comfortably. I just can't say enough good stuff about them!They might seem expensive but you are getting four of them.

I love how big these are--my son is 15 lbs now and I can wrap him up really well. However, twice while trying to get a good snug swaddle the fabric has torn. So just be sure to grab a handful when pulling.

We love Aden + Anais wraps. So much, in fact, that we've now bought them for two friends who are about to be new mothers. Our baby was fussy and had a touch of reflux. These wraps helped calm him and helped him sleep peacefully. They are soft, flexible and lightweight (perfect for warmer climates). They are also very large. With our first baby, we used the swaddle wraps with the velcro tabs. Our daughter always fought her way out of them and we could never get them tight enough. With these wraps, there is lots of excess fabric, and as long as we wrap our son tight enough (follow the swaddling directions included with the wraps), he never gets out. We use them every time our son sleeps - naps included. When he outgrows the swaddle, they'll be great as stroller covers, nursing covers, blankets, burp cloths, you name it. They are expensive, but well worth the money. I would consider this one of the top five necessities for a new baby. We never want to be without one.