Asking questions like “how many swaddle blankets do I need” is a good way for new moms to prevent having to have a huge garage sale that includes a crazy number of blankets (and other brand-new unused things) when baby turns two!
It’s no secret that swaddling can be a great way help your newborn baby sleep soundly… but when we’re preparing for a new baby, it can be tempting to over-buy
If you have a washing machine and if you DON’T plan on using your “good” swaddle blankets as burp cloths, you only need 3 or 4 good quality muslin swaddle blankets.
After 9 months in the womb, baby is not used to being able to fling their arms and legs around – swaddling prevents baby’s movements / startle reflex from waking them! You might find swaddling calms your fussy baby right down.
Large swaddle blankets make great car seat covers while baby is still in a bucket seat, or they can be used as a stroller cover when baby takes a nap on the go.
They’re nice to put on the floor for tummy time (although you can do this with literally ANY blanket, and if you have hard floors, you’d probably want a thick blanket instead. Swaddles are usually a thin blanket.).