EDITORS' NOTES

Okay, here’s the deal. Swaddling your baby for the first few months is where it’s at. The Ergo Pouch Cocoon Swaddle Sleep Bag is the ideal solution to help your baby feel cosy and warm, minimising their startle reflex and calming them into sleep. Ergo Pouch is your ‘hands down’ option. If your baby turns out to be a ‘hands up’ sleeper, head over to the options from Love To Dream. Once you’ve got that sorted, choose a tog. Togs are related to the weight of the material, which you’ll choose based on room temperature.

Sleep bags are a good option versus muslin swaddling because while some people are amazing at it and the midwives make it look SO easy in hospital, most parents struggle at wrapping their baby in muslin, and a lot of babies always seem to escape from it. Ergo Pouch designs are foolproof - one zip.  It’s a very clever design with two way zips for easy access to change a nappy in the middle of the night, button clasps at the arms for when it's time to transition your baby's arms out (when they show signs of starting to roll). The design allows the swaddle to be firm and tight, but also allows for your baby to have movement with their arms (it's not a straight jacket), but not so much movement to have their startle reflex wake them.