How to use the Snug and Tug Blanket
The video below shows how to use the Snug and Tug swaddle blanket by Go Mama Go Designs. The Snug and Tug is unique, simple to use and effective for swaddling. It is available in several cute prints and colors (including pink, green, blue, white, rainbow and more) at blanketmybaby.com.
Snug & Tug has a triangular shape and was specifically designed for swaddling. Winner of multiple awards, this unique blanket uses a velcro system for a tight and secure swaddle. Recommended by doctors, nurses, doulas and parents. Snug & Tug is available in 2 generous sizes to fit your growing baby and is made with high quality breathable, stretchable super soft cotton. In a snug swaddle, your baby will sleep better than ever.
Safe, baby-friendly blankets from Blanket My Baby
Are you searching for a unique baby blanket that is safe for your baby and gives you peace of mind? At blanketmybaby.com, we carry a wide selection of blankets that will meet your needs.
How will you know the features that each of our stylish yet practical products has to offer? When you click on the name of a product, simply scroll down to the header that says “Product Details”, or contact us at customerservice@blanketmybaby.com for more information about the blanket you are looking for.
We have blankets that are:
- Hypoallergenic (cause fewer allergic reactions)
- Organic
- Machine Washable
- Breathable
- Flame Resistant
- Hand made in the USA
- Personalized
- Helpful in reducing the risk of SIDS
- Helpful for extended sleeping
We hope to give you the best blanket buying experience on the internet. May you find the perfect blanket for your own baby, for a baby you love or for a baby shower gift. Happy shopping.
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We’ve jumped through all kinds of hoops and circles on our site to bring you some of the hottest blankets on the market. Parents and medical professional alike have all raved over the award winning Miracle Blankets, and now Blanket My Baby is proud to say we are offering all 12 of these little wonder makers. They come in blue, pink, green and have adorable trimming as well. I personally like the blue and pink camouflage the best! Why a miracle? Because when you have a baby who cannot go to sleep and cries all night, that’s what it takes! And that’s exactly what these blankets provide, rest for you and your baby.
Here is the Miracle Blanket product description:
“No doubt, the first several months of Baby’s arrival can be quite tough on the sturdiest of new parents. The Miracle Blanket has been proven to greatly extend sleep periods between feedings by preventing night movement and separation anxiety; thus allowing Mom and Dad more extended rest, enhanced relaxation and peace of mind. The Miracle Blanket spans over 6-feet wide and is made of the finest, softest, most durable cotton knit produced and designed to be washed over and over again for those frequent spit-ups. The Miracle Blanket is the only true swaddling blanket that guarantees its effectiveness with it’s triple patented arm flap design and length.”
Miracle Blankets
Find all 12 colors on our site by shopping the swaddle blankets page or clicking here to go directly to the product page. In order to bring you the best, we have partnered with Amazon to give you better selection and better prices. If you decide to buy a Miracle Blanket, going for around $29.90, you will checkout on Amazon’s site, and one of our partners will process the order.
Ajax in his Ultimate Receiving Blanket
Here is our new favorite buddy, Henry Ajax Knoechel. He is the first baby of our best friends Josh and Stacy, and what do you know? He’s all swaddled up in his Brown Mod Circles on White Ultimate Receiving Blanket, which came from Blanket My Baby.
Swaddled Baby
I was visiting Ajax for a bit today, and noticed he was resting well in this blanket. One of the greatest things about these blankets are the size. At 42″ x 42″, they are large enough to make a secure swaddle around the baby. Ajax seems to like it, and he’s drifting away to sleep land. If you don’t know why he’s named Ajax, no, it’s not for the cleaning product. He was named after the amazing Greek hero. You can see him here.
Ajax in Ultimate Receiving Blanket
Benefits of Sleep Sacks and Baby Sleeping Bags
Wearable baby blankets, including sleep sacks and baby sleeping bags are convenient for parents and comfortable for babies. Typically the blankets keep the feet tucked in and zip, button, snap or velcro up the front. They solve the age-old problem of babies kicking off the blanket and waking up cold or tangled. They also help reduce the risk of SIDS by keeping blankets away from the face. Sleep sacks offer a great transition phase from swaddling to big-kid blanket.
Sleep sacks can be loose or tight at the bottom. Some allow wiggle room for the feet and others function more like a swaddling blanket. As for the arms - sleep sacks can be sleeveless, short-sleeved, long-sleeved or may tuck arms in with a swaddling feature.
When deciding on a sleep sack, it’s important to consider the temperature of the baby’s room and the season of the year. Sleep sacks are available in many fabrics and may range from thick winter fleece to thin summer-appropriate cotton mesh.
Blanketmybaby.com carries several varieties of baby sleeping bags and sleep sacks in colors including blue, pink, green, yellow, white and more. BMB offers several unique SwaddleDesigns fuzzy sleep sacks with satin trim and various Aden and Anais cotton muslin baby sleeping bags. BMB also sells the handmade Sleep Pea Pods, which could be used as a swaddle blanket or sleep sack.
Pictured: Swaddle Designs Mod Circles Print, Aden and Anais Bee Print
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Ok, so here’s another one from SwaddleDesigns. This is the zzZipMe Sack - Fuzzy Lime with Brown Mod Circles. This blanket/sack is designed for infants 3-6 months old. Basically, this product is a variation of Halo’s SleepSack, which was a huge success. The design is to help babies reduce the risk of SIDS.
The zzZipMe Sack was created for babies when they are ready to move on from swaddling. A nice feature of this blanket is a 2-way zipper, which opens from the bottom and the top. The concept is to zip down from the top to easily place your baby inside, but while changing a diaper, your baby can stay warm by zipping from the bottom to the top. It’s a very clever feature that is great for parents.
This blanket has gone through much testing in the United States and the United Kingdom and meets CPSIA requirements. The Fuzzy Plush zzZipMe Sacks have a TOG rating of 2.2. The recommended use for a blanket of this rating is temperatures between 65 - 70 degrees F, which is the range medical experts recommend for sleep environments. This blanket is 100% polyester and made in the USA .
We find this product to be excellent, keeping your baby warm while allowing them some space to wiggle their legs. We’re looking forward to offering this product once our store is up. You can find this sleep sack for around $36. Shop our sleep sacks to find this product.
zzZipMe Sack
An Everyday Parent’s Advice for Buying the Perfect Baby Blanket - Swaddling blankets and multi-purpose blankets - Babies need different blankets as they grow
Lisa, 33, Eastgate, Ohio
Proud mom of Nolan, Rylie and Ashlynn
Below, Lisa, mom of three, explains that babies will require different types of blankets as they grow and as their needs change. To help other parents and blanket shoppers in their baby blanket searches, she describes her criteria for swaddling blankets and her preferences for blankets for swaddle graduates (older babies).
Swaddlers
For newborns you need a great swaddling blanket! Look for blankets that are:
1) perfectly square
2) stretchy
3) big (when I’m using them to swaddle, most regular receiving blankets don’t feel big enough)
I own a receiving blanket made of thermal material that I would recommend. It’s made by Koala Baby and can be purchased at Babies “R” Us. The blanket is green, made of 100% cotton, very stretchy and pe
rfectly square. You can easily swaddle a baby with it and it keeps the baby warm during the colder seasons. A great swaddle would keep my baby comfortable and sleeping.
Koala Baby Thermal Receiving Blanket – Babies “R” Us (pictured)
I would not suggest buying regular, cheap receiving blankets for swaddling infants. At my house, they just ended up being used as burp cloths.
Swaddle Graduates (older babies)
As babies get older and more active, I recommend blankets that are:
1) breathable
2) soft (babies LOVE soft materials for cuddling and playing, especially silk or satin)
3) durable (during this stage, babies become attached to certain items—namely their blankies—so you want one that will hold up)
4) big (it’s nice to have a blanket big enough to throw on the floor at other people’s houses and let the baby play)
One word of warning: In my experience, the blankets that have a solid silk or satin side with the opposite side made of a soft material tends to make babies sweat profusely. The sweating is usually worst if they are touching the silky side of the blanket. This is one of the reasons I recommend breathable material.
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Jill, 26, Petersburg, KY
Proud mom of Madison
When it comes to purchasing the perfect baby blanket, Jill says first things first. You need to decide what you want to use the blanket for (sleeping, playtime, swaddling, etc.) before you begin your search. Then search for a blanket that has the qualities that match the use.
Jill says the blankets she used most often for her daughter were for sleeping and playing. Below are her tips for finding great blankets for sleep and play.
Advice for finding a great blanket for sleeping:
1) Find a blanket made of quality material.
My favorite blanket to wrap Madison in was a medium-sized blanket made of heavy material (but not too thick).
2) Find a blanket that keeps your baby a comfortable temperature.
My husband and I liked the blanket mentioned above because it was heavy enough to keep Madison warm without being bulky or fuzzy. The weight of the material is important, I don’t want my child to get too hot or too cold.
3) Find a blanket that is durable and can grow with your child.
When shopping for a baby blanket for my own daughter or for a friend, I look for a blanket similar to my favorite blanket described above. I want to get a lot of use out of the blankets I purchase. The large “throw” blankets you put on the floor don’t get used after they start crawling/walking and the small receiving blankets are only good for a few months.
4) Find a blanket that is safe for sleeping.
I always make sure the fabric is safe for sleeping. I steer clear of fuzzy fabrics when it comes to sleeping blankets and of course, it must be flame retardant.
Advice for finding a great blanket for playing:
1) Find a blanket that provides comfort and cushion.
When our daughter was first born we had a big playtime blanket that was extra thick to put down on our hardwood floors.
2) Find a blanket with a fun texture and design for your baby’s playtime.
Our play blanket was fuzzy with bright colors for Madison to look at. She loved it!
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