As a mother of 2, there are certain baby staples that you just could not live without. The baby swaddle is one of these. For a baby sleep is so integral to healthy development. Sound sleep is imperative and often not forthcoming. Whether you are lucky to be blessed with a baby who sleeps soundly throughout the night or a child who dips in and out of dreamland far too frequently for your liking, bedtime is bonding time for mother and baby.
The Zen Swaddle classic is one of those items that I wish I had owned when both my children were newborns. It’s affordably priced at $29.99 and is brought to us by nested bean, a company who promote their “mom in mind, kids at heart” ethos which is simple and succinct enough for me. Part of the classic collection, the stardust grey swaddle is aesthetically gorgeous. It’s silvery, soft material reminds me of moonbeams. I find the look itself to be comforting and soothing and just ideal for a newborn. I used to go gaga watching my babies resting and not only because it gave me a chance for some peace and quiet of my own!
The swaddle is layered with a tantalisingly soft Peruvian fabric that promotes a gentle, tender feel ideal for delicate newborns. The kicker with the stardust grey swaddle is that its single layer construction makes it more breathable than other items available and boasts greater comfort for babies. It’s ideal for babies between 0-6 months of age; that tender time when they are as dainty as China dolls and your mothering instincts force you to feel the premium protective level available.
The great thing about the swaddle is that it acknowledges that the best physical touch for babies is the contact of their mother’s skin. Physical touch is a sanctuary for tactile babies. The swaddle is most definitely the next best thing as it seeks to mimic the light and yet reassuring caress of a mother’s love. Stimulating touch has been medically approved as a healing sensation for all of us, especially babies who are in such desperate need of nurturing. Physical touch sooths an endless list of ailments; stress, anxiety, depression, mood swings, headaches, aches and pains. It’s not a cure all but it is one of the most potent weapons in Mother Nature’s arsenal and part of what makes mother’s so indispensable.
The swaddle is lightly weighted in the middle and on both sides to replicate the sensation your baby feels in your arms. That means that if you take the baby to a BBQ, gathering or appointment where you might not be able to hold him or her 24-7, the swaddle can step in for you and give your arms a well deserved rest. It’s easy to wash and dry too and has got extra room space to take into account the needs of a growing baby. I wish I’d had this when my 2 were small just to give my arms a break and to whisk them off to dreamland in sublime style!
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