Ultimate Swaddle and Hat Newborn Gift Set - Doggie and Little Dots, Pastel Blue

I was given a swaddle designs blanket as a gift and thought, What on earth am I going to do with a blanket this big? Well, after about my baby's third week of life, I realized how awesome this blanket was. It is the only blanket we can use for swaddling because, of course, our baby got bigger and stronger. Our little guy kicks and wiggles out of our other receiving blankets. Once we realized how great this blanket is, we bought two more--a regular one and a light weight one (for hot days). I am a penny pincher, but also a smart shopper. It makes sense to buy a good product that will work for the long term.

I really like this product. Unlike many other receiving blankets, my baby doesn't 'outgrow' this one. The size is bigger than most making it perfect for swaddling, throwing over the carrier, or laying on the floor. The material is very soft and seems comfortable to him. After receiving one as a gift, we were so impressed, we purchased more Swaddle Designs products. Their marquisette receiving blanket is great for warmer weather.

Great size! Perfect for swaddling! The birds are especially cute! This is highly recommended! We use this blanket every night and have already ordered three.

This blanket works really well. We received one as a gift and used that one from the time we brought our baby girl home... It worked soooo well, we needed a backup! After the baby outgrows being swaddled, it makes a great lightweight blanket. It keeps it's shape and remains soft. We have used the first one for 4 months and wash it often. The colors are great too!

We used one of these swaddle blankets with our first baby and now it is my go-to gift for new parents. The blanket size is ample enough to do a proper swaddle. Combined with the strategies in the Happiest Baby on the Block we were not only able to get the kiddo down to sleep at night, but she would sleep for longer stretches. It allowed us those few extra hours of sleep to regain some sanity. The blanket is durable and well made, so our kiddo can use it for many years as a nice flannel blanket. One of the hardest parts of the swaddle is learning how to do it well. It is so nice that this blanket comes with the instructions sewn on. The tag is a satiny material and sewn on flat, so there are no scratchy edges. It is a nice reminder for experienced and new swaddlers alike.