Aden + Anais Classic Swaddle Review
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Aden + Anais Classic Swaddle | |||||
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Awards | Most Versatile Swaddle | Best Newborn Swaddle | Best Bang for the Buck Organic Option | Best for Baby's Hips | |
Price | $40 List $10.00 each at Amazon | $30 List $29.95 at Amazon | $25 List $17.96 at Amazon | $25 List | $30 List $25.98 at Amazon |
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Bottom Line | Beautiful swaddling and multi-purpose blanket uses soft quality materials, but it is harder to use than sleep sacks | A quality swaddle blanket that brings security to the table with a Velcro free design but there is lots of layers and wrapping required | A cozy, affordable sleep sack made with organic cotton that tends to run big and could be too light for colder weather | A hip friendly swaddle that is soft and durable, but somewhat complicated to use and the closure mechanism is loud | A simple hybrid swaddle perfect for beginners, but the quality is not excellent and the Velcro closure could wake a baby |
Rating Categories | Aden + Anais Classi... | Miracle Blanket | Burt's Bees Baby Be... | Ergobaby Swaddler | HALO SleepSack Swaddle |
Baby Comfort (40%) | |||||
Ease of Use (40%) | |||||
Durability (20%) | |||||
Specs | Aden + Anais Classi... | Miracle Blanket | Burt's Bees Baby Be... | Ergobaby Swaddler | HALO SleepSack Swaddle |
Style | Traditional Swaddle Blanket | Swaddle Wrap | Sleep Sack | Velcro Swaddle | Zippered Transition Swaddle with Velcro |
Material | Cotton Muslin | Cotton | GOTS Certified Organic Cotton | Cotton | Cotton |
Zipper Direction | NA | NA | Reverse | NA | Reverse |
TOG rating | NA | Not Listed | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
Age Range | All ages | 0-14 Weeks | 0-18 Months | 0-3 Months | 0-6 Months |
Available Sizes | 47" x 47" | One Size | Small, Medium, Large | One Size | Preemie, Newborn, Small |
Washing Instructions | Wash with like colors, do not wash with any thing that could snag (velcro, buttons, snaps) | Machine wash cold, tumble dry low | Machine wash cold and tumble dry on low | Machine wash, tumble dry low | Machine wash with like colors. Close fastener strips before washing |
Our Analysis and Test Results
We love these versatile soft cotton blankets. They will serve you for years, initially for swaddling, but later for general purpose uses once your baby is older. It is essential to understand that swaddling with these blankets is harder than the zippered sleep sacks. While not rocket science, you should learn how to swaddle correctly (there are some helpful how-to videos included below), as you do not want the wrap to come loose in the night. We love the Aden + Anais Classic Swaddle and would recommend it to anyone looking for a general use blanket in addition to a swaddle for baby.
The Classic Swaddle comes as singles or sets of 2, 3, or 4 with bundling discounts for the larger packs. Overall, these swaddle blankets are available in 2 varieties:
- Classic Swaddle
- Aden + Anais Silky Soft Swaddle
Below, Aden + Anais gives an overview of a classic swaddling technique. Be sure to keep in mind that the safety recommendation to discontinue swaddling at eight weeks of age (2 months) is vital for SIDS reduction, and you should only use this technique up to that point.
If a swaddling blanket presents a challenge or you have a particularly squirmy baby who routinely breaks out of their swaddle, Aden + Anais has developed their Aden + Anais Classic Easy Swaddle, which is available in small/medium and large sizes. Below is a demonstration of this style of swaddle:
Once your baby is eight weeks, it is necessary to discontinue swaddling and switch to a sleep sack. There are oodles of great sleep sacks available today, which come in a variety of weights for hotter and cooler climates. A few of our favorites include:
Likes
The most common likes for the Aden & Anais Classic Swaddle are:
- Breathable cotton helps avoid overheating
- Perfect large size for multipurpose use
- Makes swaddling easy
- Comfortable for baby even as he or she grows
- Great for Multi-purpose Use
Dislikes
There is very little to dislike about the Aden & Anais Classic Swaddle. However, a couple of user reviews cited:
- Difficulty with swaddling baby tight enough for soothing