{"product_id":"love-to-dream-swaddle-up-baby-sleep-sack-1-0-tog-8-13-lbs-oatmeal","title":"Love to Dream Swaddle Up, Baby Sleep Sack | 1.0 TOG, 8-13 lbs, Oatmeal","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Love to Dream Swaddle Up rethinks the swaddle around one simple idea: babies sleep better with their arms up near their face, not pinned to their sides. Instead of a wrap you have to fold and tuck, it is a snug, zip-up suit with a winged arms-up shape, so your newborn can bring their hands to their mouth and self-settle the way they naturally want to. For a lot of families, that is the difference between a baby who fights the swaddle and one who actually stays asleep through the startle reflex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is built to be foolproof at 3 a.m. One two-way zipper does the whole thing, with no velcro to rip open, no studs to line up, and no origami to remember half asleep. The zipper opens from the bottom too, so you can change a diaper without unwrapping the entire swaddle or fully waking your baby. The fabric is a soft, stretchy cotton blend with a little give at the shoulders, snug where it should be and roomy through the hips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the Original 1.0 TOG in Oatmeal, size Small, made for babies roughly 8 to 13 lb and up to about 25 inches. The 1.0 TOG weight suits a typical nursery kept around 68 to 75F, with a light layer underneath. Swaddle Up sizing goes by weight rather than age, so it is worth checking the chart before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy it helps\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArms-up by design:\u003c\/strong\u003e lets babies self-soothe with hands to the mouth, the position most newborns settle into on their own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalms the startle reflex:\u003c\/strong\u003e a snug, secure fit dampens the jerks that jolt an unswaddled newborn awake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne two-way zipper:\u003c\/strong\u003e no velcro, no wrapping, and quick bottom-up access for night diaper changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHip-healthy shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e roomy through the hips and legs so they can bend and move freely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.0 TOG breathable cotton:\u003c\/strong\u003e made for moderate rooms and worn without loose blankets, which do not belong in the sleep space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo learning curve:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy enough that any tired parent, grandparent, or sitter can get it right the first try\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewborns who \u003cstrong\u003ebreak out of traditional swaddles\u003c\/strong\u003e or hate having their arms pinned down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents who want a \u003cstrong\u003ezip-up swaddle\u003c\/strong\u003e that is simple to use in the dark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBabies who like to \u003cstrong\u003esleep hands-to-face\u003c\/strong\u003e and self-settle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants a \u003cstrong\u003eweight-matched, hip-healthy fit\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a one-size wrap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess suited\u003c\/strong\u003e once your baby shows any sign of rolling. At that point it is time to stop swaddling and move to an arms-free transition suit or sleep sack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA swaddle is one piece of the sleep puzzle. Mindy's guide to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/awaitingthestork.com\/blogs\/postpartum-advice\/newborn-sleep-tips-tools-restful-nights\"\u003enewborn sleep tips and tools\u003c\/a\u003e covers the rest, from room setup to reading your baby's tired cues. If you are still building out the nursery, her \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/awaitingthestork.com\/blogs\/postpartum-advice\/newborn-essentials-checklist-what-you-actually-need\"\u003enewborn essentials checklist\u003c\/a\u003e sorts what you actually need from what you can skip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore more\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Swaddle Up sits alongside the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/awaitingthestork.com\/collections\/baby-care-essentials\"\u003ebaby care essentials\u003c\/a\u003e, chosen for real newborn nights rather than for what looks good on a registry. Pair it with white noise for a consistent sleep cue: the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/awaitingthestork.com\/products\/portable-sound-machine-for-baby-hatch-go\"\u003eHatch Go sound machine\u003c\/a\u003e travels, while the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/awaitingthestork.com\/products\/white-noise-machine-with-night-light\"\u003ewhite noise machine with night light\u003c\/a\u003e stays on the nightstand. When your baby outgrows the bassinet, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/awaitingthestork.com\/products\/crib-mattress-halo-dreamweave\"\u003eHALO DreamWeave crib mattress\u003c\/a\u003e is a breathable next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA note from Mindy on swaddling and safe sleep\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a nurse practitioner, swaddling is one of the first things I talk through with new parents, because a good swaddle can genuinely buy everyone more sleep in those early weeks. The arms-up style tends to win over the babies who wriggle free of a classic wrap, and it takes the guesswork out of getting a snug fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo things I always say. First, a swaddle has to leave the hips loose. Snug at the shoulders is good, tight and straight at the legs is not, because that is the setup linked to hip problems. This suit is shaped for that, but the fit still matters, so match the size to your baby's weight. Second, and this is the big one, swaddling stops the moment your baby shows any hint of rolling, usually somewhere around 8 to 12 weeks but sometimes sooner. Once they can roll, arms need to be free, and you move to a sleep sack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rest is the usual safe-sleep basics that do not change: always on the back, on a firm flat surface, no loose blankets or pillows, and a room that is comfortable rather than warm. If anything about your baby's sleep or breathing worries you, that is a conversation for your pediatrician, not the internet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e— Mindy Motta, FNP-C\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size Swaddle Up should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwaddle Up sizing is based on weight, not age. This size Small fits babies from 8 to 13 lb and up to about 25 inches. A snug, weight-matched fit keeps the swaddle secure at the shoulders while leaving the hips free, so check the weight and height chart before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is an arms-up swaddle different from a traditional swaddle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA traditional swaddle pins the arms down against the body. The Swaddle Up wraps your baby snugly but lets both arms rest up near the face, the position most newborns naturally prefer. Keeping their hands close helps them self-soothe and settle, and it avoids the struggle of a baby fighting to free their arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I stop using the Swaddle Up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStop swaddling as soon as your baby shows any signs of trying to roll over, then switch to an arms-free transition suit or sleep sack. Always place your baby on their back to sleep. If you have questions about safe sleep, check with your pediatrician.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat room temperature is the 1.0 TOG version made for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1.0 TOG weight is designed for moderate room temperatures of roughly 68 to 75F. Dress your baby in a light layer underneath and skip loose blankets, which are not safe in the sleep space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I change a diaper without unwrapping the whole swaddle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The Swaddle Up uses one two-way zipper, so you can unzip from the bottom for a quick diaper change and zip it back up without rewrapping from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the arms-up swaddle safe for newborns?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed correctly, yes. Swaddle on the back only, keep the hips able to bend, make sure the fabric stays well below the face, and stop at the first sign of rolling. The Swaddle Up is designed to hold a safe shape, but the safe-sleep basics still apply. Ask your pediatrician if you are unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love to Dream","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50102132605066,"sku":"B0F8P9GBZN","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/1625\/2042\/files\/51F7OAA--1L.jpg?v=1787945238","url":"https:\/\/awaitingthestork.com\/products\/love-to-dream-swaddle-up-baby-sleep-sack-1-0-tog-8-13-lbs-oatmeal","provider":"Awaiting the Stork","version":"1.0","type":"link"}