In a previous post I mentioned that I don't use swaddle blankets for actual swaddling, but I still LOVE swaddle blankets and would consider them a must have. They serve so many functions, we always keep one in the diaper bag at all times.
My newest use for swaddle blankets was a trick a friend taught me, but it is such a great idea! I tie the corner of a swaddle blanket to my nursing bra, and fan the blanket out for a makeshift nursing cover. It's great because oversized muslin swaddles cover up way more than most of the nursing covers on the market and are light weight and breathable. We have a Milk Snob cover which I do like and use, but it is not my go to nursing cover anymore. I have found that it just doesn't cover as much now that my daughter is growing, and now she loves to try and pull it off!
I also love to use the swaddle blankets for tummy time or if I am setting her down on the ground, I always put a blanket underneath her. This way she is on something soft and it is a cleaner surface for her to play on. When it is cooler out I always put one over her in the car seat or when she's in the stroller to keep her warm. I can't lie.. once when we were on an airplane I got chilly and ended up using the spare swaddle blanket for myself (another reason to get oversized swaddles)!
I am not proud to share my final use for swaddle blankets, but I think we've all done it at some time. I believe almost anything can become a burp cloth in the right situation, swaddle blankets included. This was especially true when my daughter was younger. If she spit up on my shirt my shirt was a burp cloth for the day. For me it is always about convenience. When I'm sitting there nursing and realize the burp cloth is out of reach, but hey, the swaddle blanket is right here things happen. Plus, she drools on it so much during tummy time anyways.
Basically, swaddle blankets are my best friend. I use them constantly throughout the day and I have built up quite the collection but my favorite brands are definite Bebe Au Lait, Little Unicorn, and Modern Burlap.
Bebe Au Lait swaddles are so pretty and SO soft! I just love the texture of them. They are oversized and large enough that she can continue to use them even into her toddler years.
Little Unicorn swaddles are also pretty and oversized, but I also love how they come rolled up with a band that snaps to keep the swaddle rolled up. I actually keep the band so keep it tightly rolled up in my diaper bag.
Modern Burlap swaddles are unique and fun. I love the ones with Bible verses on them, they make great props for newborn photos. They are also gender neutral so I know that I can reuse them with our next baby regardless of gender. They are also based in Texas, and as a Texan I love supporting other Texans!
I think swaddle blankets serve so many functions and are a great item to have handy. I feel like they are one of the items that I "can't have too many of".
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