Kiddopotamus SwaddleMe Microfleece Small, Sage Reviews

• Buy the gingham instead!

  
  By A2JW55VZG0A1NC on 2006-12-02
  I *LOVE* this product. It's a far better velcro swaddler than the other brands because it uses bigger patches of velcro. In comparison to a blanket, this is much easier to use and provides much more durable swaddles. I'm quite good with a blanket, but by six weeks of age, my son could wriggle out. On the other hand, at three months, he's never wriggled out of the cotton flannel Swaddleme.
  
  However, even in cold weather, the microfleece is too hot. Several times I've felt under the blanket to find my son sweaty. It's even worse when we combine the swaddle with a sling. On the other hand, the cotton knit (solid colors) blankets are too stretchy - my son quickly converts his knit Swaddleme into a toga, leaving both arms flying free. The cotton flannel (gingham prints) has less stretch than the other two fabrics, and plenty enough cover to keep a baby warm at indoor temperatures. It is trickier to find, but worth the search.
  
  The microfleece Swaddleme does, however, make a great non-swaddle blanket on cold days, particularly when the baby is in a front carrier. The velcro is quite versatile.
  
  

• Best piece of baby equipment we own!

  
  By A24ZC8N1GHFAZK on 2006-12-23
  I discovered this product recently when I had my second baby. I received it as a baby shower gift and I LOVE it. It is so much easier than swaddling with a blanket. I have now bought the large one and my son (3mos) has yet to figure out how to get out of it. The other thing that I like about it is that you can wrap the wings around the baby's waist or upper chest, leave his arms out, and use it during the day like a blanket. Voila, a blanket that won't fall off when you're holding him, or be kicked off when he's lying down. Kiddopotamus has really come up with some great products. You might also want to check out the Piddle Pad. Another great invention/product by Kiddopotamus.
  
  

• Worth Its Weight In Gold

  
  By A3NZF19UWLZA76 on 2006-10-03
  When my daughter was born, I didn't know about swaddling, and it would take me HOURS to get her to sleep! I would feed or rock her in my arms until she falls asleep, then put her in her crib... and she'd flail her arms, wake up and cry, and I had to start all over! What a nightmare!
  
  Then I figured out that since her arms wake her, it would make sense to wrap her in something so she couldn't move them as much... so I started wrapping her in regular receiving blankets. It worked! It became much easier to get her to sleep. But then she wiggled out of those receiving blankets and wake up again.
  
  When she was a little over a month old, somehow I came across SwaddleMe blankets on the Internet and immediately bought it. It worked great! It was so easy to wrap my daughter in it, and it stayed put. My daughter started sleeping so much better!
  
  I wish I found those blankets sooner - it would've saved me from so many sleepless nights!
  
  2 years later, my son was born, and thankfully I already knew about those blankets from the start. He goes to sleep great in the SwaddleMe blanket! Out of curiosity, I tried to put him to sleep without this blanket, and his arms wake him right away - exactly the same as my daughter!
  
  I consider this blanket one of the most important baby items you could buy. It should be a must for a new mother who wants to get some sleep!
  
  

• A Must-Have

  
  By A3FSOKNIA0NOM3 on 2006-09-26
  This swaddler is easy to use and comforting to baby. It is especially helpful that you don't have to unswaddle the baby for diaper changes.
  
  

• VERY HANDY

  
  By A1HO6J5FLD39T3 on 2007-02-17
  Had a few swaddle blankets...my son HATED being swaddled...so this blanket worked out well for us...he would fall asleep at the breast and then I could lay him down ON this blanket and wrap him up in it while he was asleep (no battles) and he was snug in his blanket which helped him sleep longer and better...but the other blankets required wrapping and flipping under him, etc...which woke him or if I swaddled him while awake, he would cry and fuss...so this was my swaddling savior...I have since bought more for my baby due sooN! :)
  
  
• A must-have for every new baby
  By A8AHHH5C6SBTE on 2006-11-23
  Shortly after I found out I was pregnant with our 2nd child, I bought a SwaddleMe on a whim. I knew the benefits of swaddling a newborn from having done so with our 1st child, and the SwaddleMe caught my attention with its design and overall ease of properly swaddling a baby. At that time, I didn't know exactly how handy this little blanket/wrap would be.
  
  Our baby is now 2½ weeks old and this product has become one of the most important baby items we own. Our daughter was fussy and just couldn't seem to settle down...until I pulled out the SwaddleMe and wrapped her up in it. The instant change in her personality was unreal. She's now a happy and content baby and the fussy crying has all but stopped. The only time she doesn't "wear" her SwaddleMe is during diaper and clothing changes and in her carseat - any other time of the day, she's snuggly wrapped up.
  
  Swaddling a baby with a regular blanket can be a bit tricky, but this specially-shaped wrap makes it super easy. The velcro tabs ensure that the baby can't accidentally loosen the wrap and unswaddle him or herself.
  
  I highly recommend this wonderful blanket/wrap to anyone who is expecting or has a newborn baby.
  
  
• Life saver
  By A26E4EJPHKETGT on 2007-01-04
  We swaddled our daughter every time she goes down to take a nap. When winter came around, we wanted something warmer to swaddle her in (because we don't use blankets with her) and we came across these. They are super easy to use and the microfleece makes them warm enough for our New England winters.
  
  
• Better than just a blanket, but....
  By A1U4F0WOBPLTTI on 2007-02-07
  Had both this and the Miracle Blanket, in addition to various receiving blankets. Would definitely go with the Miracle Blanket again, before the Swaddleme, however this is alot easier than a regular receiving blanket, and the safety of a blanket like this outweighs any negatives.
  
  
• Great purchase
  By A3ELD0JA63DFOT on 2007-02-23
  This was a good buy for me. The baby wrapper is ideal for newborns
  
  
• My favorite "baby item!"
  By A2ZHPGDGWO933A on 2007-03-08
  I recommend this product to all new moms without hesitation. This product is awesome! My baby slept for much longer using the Swaddleme. I'm only sad that my baby has outgrown the size large at only 15 pounds (at 4 months), but he seems to have lost the startle reflex, which is the reason he badly needed the Swaddleme in the first place. This is one of those items that is a "must have," and I will be buying for all baby showers. I tried another brand of a similar blanket and wasn't nearly as impressed; the velcro did not stay attached. The microfleece is warm and washes well.
  
  
• the velcrow doesn't stick well after two washes
  By A3J57XKPQU8K2M on 2007-04-05
  I really like this swaddler but the velcrow doesn't stick well after 2 washes, maybe because i put it in the dryer.
  
  
• Great for shorter, quieter babies
  By AUTJXHFC0WXAI on 2007-10-17
  These have a great idea, but if your child is a kicker (like mine) they will quickly have their legs loose and will not enjoy this product. My daughter loves being swaddled, but these do not keep the child's legs tight enough! Also if your child is over 20'', they will be too long for the small size.
  
  
• lifesaver!
  By A22BDEJJYD076I on 2007-12-01
  these are the best and what a lifesaver! they are a really easy way to securely swaddle baby for nighttime sleeping. i'm convinced using this helps my son sleep longer stretches at night. i only wish they did not have to be air dried.
  
  
• Keeps baby warm and cozy
  By A1CFZM0AR08GTK on 2007-12-30
  This product is pretty easy to use, and baby likes being wrapped up in it. He sleeps soundly for a couple hours at a time (he's only a few weeks old) and I don't have to worry about anything coming undone to block his breathing. Love the price too!
  
  
• WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
  By A3IGGLY79M6H0Y on 2008-01-02
  Babies are used to being 'swaddled' in the womb so why wouldn't they want to be when they are born? And, you just can't swaddle the baby like the nurses do at the hospital with just a little blanket. This takes the brains out of everything with easy to place velcro. One thing I recommend is to by them new. I bought a few off of ebay used and the velcro needs to be sticky. They lose their stickiness over time. They are awesome!!!
  
  

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