Swaddle Up Starter Bundle 1.0 TOG: Warm-Room How-to and Fit

Quick answer

Use the Swaddle Up Starter Bundle 1.0 TOG as a single lightweight layer in a warm room, and check the fit at every change: the swaddle should feel snug across the chest with room for hips and hands to reach the mouth.

Step-by-step: putting on the Swaddle Up 1.0 TOG and checking fit

1. Dress your baby appropriately: In a warm room, dress your baby in just a diaper or a short-sleeve bodysuit under the swaddle. Avoid adding a sleep bag or extra blankets over the 1.0 TOG swaddle unless the room is cooler than you expect. Check the back of your baby's neck after 10 minutes; if it feels damp or hot, remove a layer underneath.
2. Lay the swaddle flat and place your baby on it: Open the swaddle completely, lay it flat, and place your baby face-up with their neck and shoulders aligned with the top edge. Make sure the fabric is smooth under their back and the zipper is facing up. The swaddle should not bunch under the head or neck; smooth any folds before zipping.
3. Zip from bottom to top: Zip the swaddle closed starting at the bottom and moving upward toward the chin. The zipper should sit flat and not press into the neck or cheeks. If the zipper pulls or feels tight at the top, the size may be too small; do not force it.
4. Check arm and hand position: The natural arms-up position should let your baby's hands reach their mouth for self-soothing. Gently bend the elbows if needed, but do not force the arms down or pin them to the sides. If the hands cannot reach the mouth, the swaddle is likely too long in the arm or too loose; recheck the size.
5. Perform the two-finger chest check: Slide two fingers under the fabric at the chest. You should feel slight resistance but still be able to slide your fingers in. The swaddle should feel snug, not tight enough to restrict breathing. If you cannot slide two fingers under, size up; if you can slide a whole hand in, the fit is too loose.
6. Check the hip and leg area: The swaddle should allow the legs to fall into a natural froggy position with room to bend at the hips. The fabric should not pull tight across the thighs or force the legs straight. If the swaddle restricts hip movement, stop using it and check the size chart.
7. Do a final mirror check: Look at your baby from the front and side. The swaddle should lie flat against the body with no loose fabric near the face, and the neckline should sit below the chin without covering the mouth. If any fabric covers the chin or mouth, adjust the swaddle or switch to a smaller size.

Product facts

• Swaddle Up Starter Bundle | 1.0 TOG | Dusty Pink 2 | Gray: The bundle includes two 1.0 TOG Cotton Dusty Pink swaddles and one 1.0 TOG Cotton Gray swaddle. Having three swaddles means you can rotate them for washes without running out, which is practical in a warm nursery where spit-up or night leaks may require a change.