Choosing the Right Swaddle Blanket For Your Baby

If you have heard about how important swaddling your new born baby is, you must also know that choosing the right swaddling blanket to go with it is equally important. There are many kinds of swaddling blankets available in the market, considering the different needs babies may have, and choosing the perfect one can be tough.

There are mainly 3 kinds of blankets for you to choose from: the large square ones, the T- shaped ones with foot pockets and the zippered- in kind.

Up to 4 weeks, your baby will do well with any kind of blanket considering that at this stage it will not move around too much. Any cute blanket that appeals to you is good, as long the fabric is nice and allergenic- free.

After about 4 weeks, your baby will start to wiggle and stretch more forcefully and that is when you are going to need another kind of swaddle blanket.

If you choose a square blanket, buy a 45″ x 45″ one, as this is a really good size that will not put too much pressure on your baby when it is wrapped up in it, and which you can unravel a little when it is awake. If you opt for the T-shaped with a foot pocket, make sure you get one that is stretchable. If you go for the zippered in kind, you can use it for times when your baby sleeps. This kind will keep your baby tight and secure for a long time.