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The Aden & Anais Classic Swaddle is the very best lightweight and breathable, swaddle blankets around and is our Top Pick for Versatility. Made of 100% cotton muslin, they are soft at first touch, and they become more cozy with every wash. Extremely multi-purpose, they are large enough for great swaddle but can also be used for changing baby, tummy time, nursing and as a burp cloth or cover to create shade and privacy for a stroller or infant car seat.
Beautiful swaddling and multi-purpose blanket uses soft quality materials, but it is harder to use than sleep sacks
A quality swaddle blanket that brings security to the table with a Velcro free design but there is lots of layers and wrapping required
A cozy, affordable sleep sack made with organic cotton that tends to run big and could be too light for colder weather
A hip friendly swaddle that is soft and durable, but somewhat complicated to use and the closure mechanism is loud
A simple hybrid swaddle perfect for beginners, but the quality is not excellent and the Velcro closure could wake a baby
Rating Categories
Aden + Anais Classi...
Miracle Blanket
Burt's Bees Baby Be...
Ergobaby Swaddler
HALO SleepSack Swaddle
Baby Comfort(40%)
9.0
8.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
Ease of Use(40%)
2.0
7.0
8.0
7.0
8.0
Durability(20%)
9.0
8.0
7.0
8.0
4.0
Specs
Aden + Anais Classi...
Miracle Blanket
Burt's Bees Baby Be...
Ergobaby Swaddler
HALO SleepSack Swaddle
Style
Traditional Swaddle Blanket
Swaddle Wrap
Sleep Sack
Velcro Swaddle
Zippered Transition Swaddle with Velcro
Material
Cotton Muslin
Cotton
GOTS Certified Organic Cotton
Cotton
Cotton
Zipper Direction
NA
NA
Reverse
NA
Reverse
TOG rating
NA
Not Listed
0.5
0.5
1.5
Age Range
All ages
0-14 Weeks
0-18 Months
0-3 Months
0-6 Months
Available Sizes
47" x 47"
One Size
Small, Medium, Large
One Size
Preemie, Newborn, Small
Washing Instructions
Wash with like colors, do not wash with any thing that could snag (velcro, buttons, snaps)
Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
Machine wash cold and tumble dry on low
Machine wash, tumble dry low
Machine wash with like colors. Close fastener strips before washing
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Our Analysis and Test Results
We love these versatile soft cotton blankets. They will serve you for years, initially for swaddling, but later for general purpose uses once your baby is older. It is essential to understand that swaddling with these blankets is harder than the zippered sleep sacks. While not rocket science, you should learn how to swaddle correctly (there are some helpful how-to videos included below), as you do not want the wrap to come loose in the night. We love the Aden + Anais Classic Swaddle and would recommend it to anyone looking for a general use blanket in addition to a swaddle for baby.
Knowing how to properly swaddle is essential when using a blanket like the Aden + Anais Classic Swaddle.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
The Classic Swaddle comes as singles or sets of 2, 3, or 4 with bundling discounts for the larger packs. Overall, these swaddle blankets are available in 2 varieties:
Parents love that the Aden + Anais Classic Swaddle is easy to wash and doesn't hold stains from spit-up and other messes.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Below, Aden + Anais gives an overview of a classic swaddling technique. Be sure to keep in mind that the safety recommendation to discontinue swaddling at eight weeks of age (2 months) is vital for SIDS reduction, and you should only use this technique up to that point.
If a swaddling blanket presents a challenge or you have a particularly squirmy baby who routinely breaks out of their swaddle, Aden + Anais has developed their Aden + Anais Classic Easy Swaddle, which is available in small/medium and large sizes. Below is a demonstration of this style of swaddle:
Once your baby is eight weeks, it is necessary to discontinue swaddling and switch to a sleep sack. There are oodles of great sleep sacks available today, which come in a variety of weights for hotter and cooler climates. A few of our favorites include:
