Swaddle Blankets Or Baby Blankets - What's the Difference?
By Andre Savoie

Swaddling is a time-tested and well established technique for comforting or soothing a young infant. And while parents like the idea of swaddling, they sometimes have difficulty learning the proper technique or correctly making the wraps to keep their child swaddled. Or in worse cases you find your child getting overheated while being swaddled if the blanket material is too heavy.

Sometimes this is simply a case of parents needing a little practice learning something new - but other times the problem is having the wrong "tool" for the job. Properly swaddling a baby without a blanket designed for swaddling can be difficult and potentially dangerous.

Compare Swaddle Blankets and Baby Blankets:

• Safety- There are 2 primary areas of safety concerns for parents who swaddle their children. The first is overheating and the 2nd is having a blanket that does not allow any movement for the child. Swaddle blankets are designed for swaddling with safety in mind. They are typically made of lightweight, breathable fabric to prevent overheating and are designed to be stretchable allowing parents to safely swaddle them. Baby blankets may not have these features. And while most baby products are flame resistant the fabric may not be breathable or stretchable to make it suitable for swaddling. Also some generic baby blankets may be made to provide warmth with thicker fabric and this is definitely not recommended for swaddling.
• Design- Swaddle blankets tend to be square or rectangular and oversized which allows for wrapping the baby multiple times and neatly tucking in the fabric to complete the process. Baby blankets, by contrast, can come in any shape or size and are not always suitable for swaddling.
• Material- Swaddle blankets often feature specially designed fabric that prevents overheating and stretches when necessary. The best blankets will feature specialty fabrics such as muslin cotton which allows air to flow seamlessly through the material to help regulate temperature.

Learning to swaddle is easier with the right tools

Pediatric research suggests that swaddling your infant for the first few months makes for an easier transition from the womb and can greatly reduce fussiness in babies who take more time to adjust to their new surroundings. Don't get caught trying to learn this valuable soothing technique with a blanket that isn't designed for the job. Take your time and choose a blanket designed for swaddling that comes from a company that can help you learn how to use it.

Andre Savoie manages web related news and press items for Luna Lullaby. Luna Lullaby is committed to providing the best infant soothing products such as swaddling blankets and nursing pillows on the market today - and also teaching parents how to effectively use them to comfort their children. These award-winning products are made of the highest quality materials available today which make for practical uses every family can benefit from. Visit http://lunalullaby.com for more information.

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