| | |  | Changing Tables | Home » » » SwaddleDesigns Ultimate Receiving Blanket - Polka Dots - Sage | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | Description: | | A beautiful multi-functional blanket optimized for effective swaddling. Caregivers and new parents often struggle when swaddling because they can't remember how, and the blanket that they are using is the wrong shape and size. The Ultimate Receiving Blanket™ is the optimum size and shape and the exclusive 1.2.3. Swaddle Tip Tag makes swaddling easy. The Ultimate Receiving Blanket™ was designed by an RN and mother and is the perfect gift for the new parents. The Ultimate Receiving Blanket™ features: Everyday essential for newborns; use for swaddling, privacy throw for nursing, tummy time blanket. Stylish and functional blanket that is a parent and celebrity favorite. Made of super-soft, preshrunk cotton flannel with a beautiful decorative edge. Large 42" x 42" size is much bigger than typical receiving blankets, yet it easily rolls and fits in the diaper bag. Pediatricians recommend swaddling to comfort newborns: Swaddled Babies Sleep Better.Swaddling reduces incidence of SIDS.Swaddling reduces colic and fussiness.Swaddling can help make breastfeeding easier. | | | Features: | |
• SwaddleDesigns multi-use blanket has many uses beyond swaddling; playmat for tummy time, privacy throw for breastfeeding, and many other uses
• Designed by a Nurse and winner of multiple awards including an iParenting Media Award
• Birth and up
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 10.5 inches | | Product Width:
| 1.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 10.5 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 11.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 11.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.9 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.55 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 13 reviews |
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 Worth the moneyJul 10, 2009
I was given a swaddle designs blanket as a gift and thought, "What on earth am I going to do with a blanket this big?" Well, after about my baby's third week of life, I realized how awesome this blanket was. It is the only blanket we can use for swaddling because, of course, our baby got bigger and stronger. Our little guy kicks and wiggles out of our other receiving blankets. Once we realized how great this blanket is, we bought two more--a regular one and a light weight one (for hot days). I am a penny pincher, but also a smart shopper. It makes sense to buy a good product that will work for the long term.
Pricey but worth itMay 20, 2009
I added this to my baby registry as a "test" to see if it was really worth buying a "swaddle specific" blanket. I'm so glad that I did, I use this constantly and ended up buying 2 more. My daughter is almost a year old now and I still use them, every night. My brother had 2 kids before me and was a HUGE swaddle fan so recommended it highly. This blanket is perfect for swaddling (it keeps the swaddle tight, very important!) but it's also large so you can use this as a great cover for breast feeding, covering baby, floor cover, etc.
Must have item for the new babyMar 13, 2009
We used one of these swaddle blankets with our first baby and now it is my go-to gift for new parents. The blanket size is ample enough to do a proper swaddle. Combined with the strategies in the Happiest Baby on the Block we were not only able to get the kiddo down to sleep at night, but she would sleep for longer stretches. It allowed us those few extra hours of sleep to regain some sanity. The blanket is durable and well made, so our kiddo can use it for many years as a nice flannel blanket.
One of the hardest parts of the swaddle is learning how to do it well. It is so nice that this blanket comes with the instructions sewn on. The tag is a satiny material and sewn on flat, so there are no scratchy edges. It is a nice reminder for experienced and new swaddlers alike.
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Best swaddle blanket out there, period!May 21, 2008
We used half a dozen different types of blankets for our son when he was a newborn and this was the best, by far.
The most important thing is the size. It is big enough to use as a swaddle blanket for several months. Our little guy quickly outgrew the standard size receiving blankets.
This blanket is nice and lightweight, but still warm and cozy. The material is soft and washes well. I love this sage dot pattern because it is gender neutral.
The blanket material has no "give" so your little one won't undo the swaddle. It stays nice and snug, unlike the swaddle blankets that have velcro and are made with stretchy material.
It is very basic and simple (unlike one swaddle blanket which I ordered that was the strangest shape and required so much wrapping). And for those sleepless nights when you're on auto-pilot, there are even swaddling instructions located discreetly on the blanket's tag.
I would recommend purchasing two of these. We only had one the first time around since this was the last blanket we purchased (and the one we were finally happy with) so we already had tons of other blankets to use as backups when this was in the wash. We are expecting again and I'm buying a second swaddledesigns blanket, so I always have one.
Definitely worth the money!
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The only square flannel receiving blanket on the marketMar 21, 2008
I thought it wasn't possible to have too many receiving blankets. I have more than I want to count. Within a month though after consistent swaddling, Amanda was outgrowing the receiving blankets we had, not to mention they were all rectangular which made proper swaddling a challenge.
I had a few of those kiddopatomas things and they're good too, but they don't give you the same snugness around the legs and feet that swaddling using a blanket does. I also didn't like using a blanket other than a flannel receiving blanket to swaddle because they were hard to get snug enough. So as Amanda was a February baby - she got swaddled and then we covered her with another blanket if it was chilly.
I really loved this blanket for it's size and shape. I never realized how hard it was to find a square receiving blanket until I was on the hunt to find something cheaper. I couldn't find anything cheaper. I also found that this blanket was a slightly heavier weight flannel than the ones that come 4 to a pack. Mine held up great in the wash and got softer with the frequent washings. We used it alot. Now that she's older, it will be a good lighter weight blanket too.
I also loved using it as a nursing cover. I frequently nursed while I was out and about and would try to find some quiet corner where I could throw this over my shoulder and amanda while she was eating. It covered everything I wanted it too.
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