The Gro Company Hip Healthy Swaddle, Up and Away

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Use hip-healthy swaddling techniques to that allow your baby's hips and knees to move freely to reduce the risk of hip dysplasia. Your baby’s legs should be able to fall into a natural position (like frog legs). At 11 weeks, we are now on the stage where Arlo can self-soothe a little more, so we have started swaddling him without the arms, which has made the transition to a Grobag much easier for him. Keeping your baby snuggly and comfortable, swaddles can work wonders however your baby likes to sleep. After researching and testing the UK's best swaddles, we reveal the products that came out on top.

Still, any type of swaddle that compresses the arms and limits movement should not be used once your baby shows signs of rolling (or around 2 to 4 months of age). Why is swaddling not recommended? Every baby is different and there is no set time when you should stop swaddling. Many babies enjoy being swaddled for several months whilst others will become frustrated by their restricted movement from as early as two to three months.

The Swaddle Grobag is an easy and ideal way to safely swaddle baby. No wonder it’s become a must-have for newborns. Bennie the Bear Grobag and comforter I found them much softer and much bigger than most other muslins. I also got them from TK Maxx, they had another brand called I think baby style which were similar. I had loads of others from the high street but these two brands were much nicer. DC4 now 7 used two particular A+A ones as comforters, they've almost disintegrated now but the pieces that are left are soft as silk.” (Loved by Mumsnetter Notso) Our verdict You should stop swaddling your baby when they show the first signs of rolling over. How to swaddle your baby safely

The USP here is definitely the inclusion of some eye-catching ‘wings’ built into the top of the swaddle. At first glance, they're maybe more Batman than cute and comfy, but our tester found the movement this provided priceless for soothing her little girl, as it allowed her to sleep in her favourite 'arms-up' position. While not all babies like to sleep in this position, this is the swaddle most highly rated by both our tester and most frequently recommended by Mumsnet users. The Groswaddle is our traditional wrap, a shaped swaddle with exactly the right amount of fabric for a safe swaddle – with no risk of overwrapping. You can use it to swaddle your baby arms in or arms out, by using different wrapping techniques. The Miracle blanket comes highly recommended by parents who’ve tried other swaddles and come to their wit’s end. So if your baby has a strong startle reflex, colic or finds it hard to settle, it’s definitely worth giving the Miracle Blanket a whirl. You can machine wash your Groswaddle at 104°F/40°C. Hang it out to dry or tumble dry on a low setting. We have designed our Grosswaddles to allow for up to 5% shrinkage. If your child has any allergies and you wish to wash your Groswaddle at 140°F/60°C, you should allow for a little more shrinkage.The best baby crib for your little one depends on what your priorities are. Do you need the best baby crib for travel? A fit for small spaces… READ MORE The practice of swaddling has been used in cultures throughout the world for thousands of years. The best swaddles will wrap your baby up in a way that mimics the womb, creating a warm, safe feeling for your baby, which encourages them to sleep for longer in their crib.