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Stage 1: Newborn & Swaddling

The first step to achieving deeper sleep and a more regular routine is our range of newborn baby & early development swaddling.

Why Swaddle Up™?

Medical research suggests that swaddling is beneficial in helping newborns to sleep better. Swaddling a baby may calm their 'startle reflex' which wakes them up & disturbs their sleep. Our patented, award-winning Swaddle Up™ helps baby to settle quic

What is self-soothing?

A natural way babies settle themselves to sleep is by sucking on their hands or gently rubbing their cheeks - this is called self-soothing. This hand sucking can also help develop mouth muscles which aid in feeding, speech development & their natural

Why Arms Up?

The Swaddle Up™ is specifically designed to let your baby sleep in a natural Arms Up position. This allows them to bring their hands to mouth for self-soothing during sleep time, resulting in more sleep for everyone.

What is a TOG?

A TOG Rating is a number which tells you how warm a garment will keep your baby. The higher the number, the warmer your little one will be when wearing the garment. This means higher TOG ratings keep your baby warm during colder winter months, while

What size Swaddle Up™ should I buy?

For best fit result please select your Swaddle Up™ sizing according to your child's weight not their age. Our Swaddle Up™  range is available in four sizes:.

How many Swaddle Up™ do I need?

We recommend that you purchase at least two Swaddle Up™ in the appropriate size. If you own two, then one can be in the wash while your baby is wearing the other one. It might even be helpful to consider having a third on hand to use in case of emerg

How should I dress my baby under the Love to Dream™ Swaddle Up™?

Overheating has been linked to SIDS so it is very important to ensure your baby does not overheat. Our garments have been designed to eliminate multiple layers of wrapping. The table below provides you with guidelines around how to dress your baby ba

Does the Swaddle Up™ allow for a natural development of the hip joints?

Yes! The design of our Swaddle Up™ allows hips & legs to move freely.

When should I stop swaddling my baby and transition to arms-free sleep?

Regardless of which swaddling method you use, you must stop swaddling your baby as soon as he or she starts to show signs of being able to roll over independently. At this time, you must transition your baby out of swaddling into 'arms-free' sleeping

My baby is growing so quickly. Can I just buy a bigger size Swaddle Up™ & let him grow into it?

As tempting as it might be to buy a bigger size, unfortunately the answer is no. It is very important that you always purchase the correct size SWADDLE UP™ for your baby, based on their current weight. If you use a SWADDLE UP™ that is too big for you

Can my baby wear the Swaddle Up™ in the capsule or car seat?

The travel slot was always intended for use in a stroller. It was not intended for use with car seats, baby capsules or infant seats, as it is not safe to swaddle your child in any way while using these. We take safety very seriously, and as we’ve be

My baby’s legs touch the bottom of the garment – shall I move up to the next size?

If your baby’s legs touch the bottom of the SWADDLE UP™ but the fit across the body is correct, then keep using this Swaddle UP™ It is not too short! The length of the bag has been specially designed to be a little shorter so that – as your baby grow

Is it unhygienic for my baby to suck their hands when they're covered in the SWADDLE UP™?

The SWADDLE UP™ is unique because it allows your baby access  his or her hands for self-soothing. Some babies love to suck on their hands as they fall asleep - unfortunately this does mean that the ‘wings’ of the garment can get a little wet. Parents

Is it safe to use a blanket over the SWADDLE UP™?

We recommend that it is safest to avoid all loose blankets in the cot and instead add extra layers underneath your SWADDLE UP™. Please refer to our guide on how to dress your baby. If you do choose to use a blanket it is crucial that you follow Red N

Can my baby use the LOVE TO DREAM SWADDLE UP™ from day one?

Yes, this is actually the best time to start. If your baby weighs between 2.2-3.8kg at birth please choose the SWADDLE UP™ in size Newborn.If your baby weighs between 3.5-6kg at birth, please choose the SWADDLE UP™ in size Small. While there is some

Why is there no quilting on the backside of the SWADDLE UP™ Warm 2.5 TOG & Extra Warm 3.5 TOG?

When babies are in our SWADDLE UP™ it is important that they sleep on their back to reduce the risk of SIDS. Therefore there is no need for quilting on the backside of the swaddle as babies back is in constant contact with the sheet/blanket of the co