What is a baby swaddle sack?

A sleep sack is, essentially, a wearable blanket. And a swaddle is a lightweight square blanket used to wrap an infant. But a swaddle sack is an amazing combination of the two! Here, you get the ease of zip-up sack, plus the cosy hug of a swaddle that infants crave. (Swaddling is an integral part of Dr. Harvey Karp’s 5 S’s for soothing babies.) Our award-winning, paediatrician-designed Sleepea swaddle sack features breathable organic cotton, an easy-peasy two-way zip, patented escape-proof inner bands…and ingenious shoulder snaps to allow for arms-out snoozing. Unlike other swaddle sacks, Sleepea’s innovative snaps make it so even rolling babies can continue wearing Sleepea! Once babies show signs of rolling, arms-down swaddling must stop. However, if your baby is rolling—and 12 kilograms or less—they can remain in Sleepea with BOTH arms out!

What are the benefits of sleep swaddles sacks?

Swaddle sacks not only help to activate your little one’s inborn calming reflex, which is their natural ‘off switch’ for fussing and ‘on switch’ for sleep…swaddle sacks are significantly easier to use than a traditional swaddle blanket. With our Sleepea 5-Second swaddle, once you follow the easy-peasy directions, you know that your baby’s swaddle will always be snug, it will always be hip-friendly, and it will always keep your bub cool and comfy. There is never a chance of unraveling or accidentally wrapping your baby too tight or too loose! Plus, Sleepea takes all of the stress out of trying to unswaddle and re-swaddle during middle-of-the-night nappy changes.

Should I get a baby swaddle with Velcro arms?

If you are looking to take all of the guesswork out of swaddling, then a baby swaddle with Velcro arms is for you! While there are several to choose from, the award-winning Sleepea has proven time and again to be a parent and reviewer favourite. (The New York Times, Romper, The Bump, Healthline, and more have all awarded Sleepea top swaddle honours!) Part of the reason: Our ultra-breathable organic cotton Sleepea swaddle features extra-quiet Velcro (and a smooth double zip) that helps to prevent light sleepers from startling awake. Plus, Sleepea features patented Velcro inner arm bands and a Velcro leg flap, which work together to create a super-safe, snug, escape-resistant swaddle that babies adore.

Why do babies like sleeping swaddle sacks?

Swaddling is an integral part of Dr. Harvey Karp’s 5 S’s for soothing babies. The comforting womb-like embrace of a swaddle helps to activate Baby’s innate calming reflex, which is their built-in ‘off switch’ for fussing and ‘on switch’ for sleep. In fact, swaddled babies are able to respond faster to the other four S’s (shushing, swinging, sucking, and holding baby in the side-stomach position)—and stay soothed longer because their arms cannot wriggle around and bonk them in the face!

Is it better to use a sleep swaddle sack with arms in or out?

Choosing to swaddle your little one with their arms in or out depends on how old your baby is. If you have got a young baby, arms-in swaddling is a game-changer for quality sleep. The snug arms-in swaddle best replicates the womb experience, helping to activate Baby’s innate calming reflex that quells fussing and brings on sleep. That said, some babies start to get ready for arms-out around 3 to 4 months. (Before then, little ones simply do not have enough motor control over their arms, so they have a tendency to bonk themselves awake a lot.) If your baby wakes themselves up when their arms are free, they are just not ready to transition yet…and that is okay! You want to make sure you go at your baby’s pace. The BIG caveat: If your baby is rolling, you must stop arms-in swaddling immediately. However, if your rolling baby is in Sleepea, you can be comfortable continuing to use it as long as your bub has BOTH arms out—and weighs 12 kilograms or less.

Is the Sleepea baby swaddle good for transitioning babies with arms in and out?

Yes! Sleepea is uniquely designed to make weaning from the swaddle easy-peasy. That is because Sleepea features innovative snaps on each shoulder that allow you to gently pull your baby’s arm through for arms-out sleeping. When you are ready to transition to arms-out swaddling, it is best to start with the side your baby favours the most. (Once your baby sleeps well for a few nights with one arm free, you can then let their other arm out.) Remember, once your baby starts trying to roll over, you need to stop swaddling with both arms down right away, just as the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) recommends. However, even a rolling baby can continue sleeping safely their Sleepea as long as BOTH arms are out until they are 12 kilograms or less.

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