A big thumbs up from us, and I would definitely add it to the list of ‘essential’ baby items to get before your little one arrives! Made from soft 100% cotton-rich, fluorescent-free fabric, our Swaddlebags are snuggly and kind on baby’s skin – perfect for a comfortable night’s sleep.

This zippered swaddle from Love to Dream is incredibly easy to use. With a two-way zipper that’s ideal for diaper changes, you just zip baby inside, and they’re good to go. Yes I think I'm too scared to swaddle as I do feel personally that I just wouldn't trust myself to do it right and would be frightened of him getting too hot. My DS was the same, we ended up using a woombie (the mega size) until he was 9 months old. He then transitioned easily to a sleeping bag.” (Recommended by Mumsnetter Captainj1) Our verdict

3. Best swaddle sack: Tommee Tippee Grosnug

As well as researching modern baby must-haves like the best baby monitors and the best travel cots, at Mumsnet we know the importance of tried and tested methods our members swear by for better sleep, like swaddling. Getting a good nights’ sleep is key for both you and your baby, especially in those early weeks and months.

Ever since our first two children were young babies, we have used ‘Gro’ products, most notably the Grobags for sleeping and napping in from about 8 weeks. We have just started using a Grobag at night for Arlo, but have also had the opportunity this time around to test out a ‘ Groswaddle‘, an easy way (and safe) way to swaddle your young baby. After reading more about the ‘4th trimester’ this time around, it made sense that babies under 3 months want to feel as safe and secure as possible, so the Groswaddle sounded like an excellent idea! It has unique curved seams to create space for hip healthy natural ‘froggy-leg’ position and easily unzips for night time changes You’ll want to stop swaddling as soon as your baby shows signs of trying to roll over, the AAP says. This is usually between 2 and 4 months of age. This is very important for safe sleeping. You should stop swaddling your baby when they show the first signs of rolling over. How to swaddle your baby safely

How long should you swaddle a baby for?

Although swaddling has its benefits, it’s important to practice safe swaddling. Here are some important recommendations from the AAP. As a general rule, in the recommended nursery temperature of 61-68°F (16-20°C) we recommend either a cotton bodysuit (short sleeves and no legs), We asked a group of real mums what they used to swaddle their baby and what they liked and disliked about it. Mumsnetters love Grobags for older babies, so it makes sense that the Grosnug swaddle is equally popular. Available in a range of cute and colourful designs, it features a zip opening which enables you to change your baby’s nappy without un-swaddling their top half. If your baby is a few months old and still loves to be swaddled, you might find that they’re growing out of their swaddle blankets, or that they’re wriggling out and waking themselves up. Mumsnetters love the Woombie Air for its soft, cosy fabric, easy to use zip-up fastening, as well as their larger sizes.

When testing swaddles we consider a number of factors including ease of use, material, comfort and value for money. 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?

What is swaddling?

The Grosnug combines an easy swaddle with a newborn Grobag. . You don’t need to know how to swaddle your baby, just place them inside and zip them in. It has poppers which allow you to swaddle your baby arms in or arms out – whichever they prefer, allowing them to move onto a Grobag Baby Sleep Bag when they’re ready. Newborn babies usually like to be swaddled over-arm. This gives them the secure feeling that they were used to in the womb, which can help them to settle to sleep better. You will probably find that anywhere between 3 and 6 weeks of age, your baby prefers to sleep with their arms out, but still with the nice comfortable wrap around their tummy. But all babies are different, and you will soon get to know what suits your little one best. For parents and caregivers of tall babies, The Ollie Swaddle offers the personalization you’ll need to find the right fit. The entire bottom part of this swaddle is left open so that you can adjust the length of it with an elastic tie as your baby grows. (It also offers easy access to that dirty diaper at 3 a.m.!) It is possible to swaddle a baby too tightly. If a swaddle is wrapped too tightly, it can interfere with a baby’s regular breathing pattern and put the baby at risk for hip dysplasia.