
4.8 from 180 reviews
96%
recommend
AI Review Summary
The Love To Dream Essentials Swaddle UP is frequently praised for its arms-up design, which allows babies to sleep with their hands near their face and facilitates self-soothing. Many customers report that it significantly improves babies' sleep quality and duration, often proving effective for those who disliked or could escape traditional swaddles. Reviewers consistently highlight the soft, comfortable, and high-quality fabric, along with its breathable and lightweight properties that prevent overheating. The zipper design contributes to its ease of use, simplifying nighttime diaper changes and application. The swaddle provides a secure and snug feeling, effectively reducing the startle reflex. Its versatility, including features for transitioning babies to arms-out sleep, is also appreciated. The product is widely recommended by parents and generally considered a worthwhile investment due to its durability and ease of washing. Some customers noted that babies may outgrow it quickly.
Helped Some
I have two children. One who has never really used much in the way of swaddles since the newborn stage and the other who I tried everything for. I really thought I hit the jackpot with this…until I tried it a few more times and all she did was fight and squirm with her arms up.
One of our favorites!
We’ve pretty much tried them all between our three kids and this one is is in the top two! I love the arms up position. I will say though not all babies like that. They either love it or hate it. I also love the way these contour to their little bodies…snug in all the right places while still being roomy in the legs for hip development. And of course the two way zipper is a must and a wonderful feature. I recommend this to all the new moms I know!
To tight
My baby hated this swaddle the sizes are off I felt like my baby wouldn’t be able to breath in these, there are better options
A lifesaver for your sleep
I used many different kinds of swaddles with my kids as babies, from Velcro wraps to sacks to my (attempts) at doing a blanket swaddle. These zippered swaddles were my favorite of all the various options. The one downside is the small weight range, as they only work for a short period of time, but they work wonderfully for that time frame. I wish they made these in bigger sizes for our bigger babies that outgrew these too soon!
Good quality, but didn’t work for us
While the quality of Swaddle Up is clearly high - the fabric is soft, stretchy, and well-made - it unfortunately didn’t work for my baby. Every time I tried to use it, my little one would just scream and cry. It seems she really disliked having her hands restricted inside the fabric, even with the “arms up” design. It’s a well-constructed product, but definitely not an essential for every baby. It really depends on your child’s sleeping preference. For us, it was a miss.
Great swaddle
Our child loves being swaddles and this one was great. The double zipper allows for easy diaper changes and the many sizes mean your child can stay swaddled for months.
Swaddling made EASY
I lovee this product in the newborn stage!!! My baby slept comfortably in it and it helped control her startle reflex. It was a cute pink one which is extra adorable but it made swaddling superr easy and was accessible with diaper changes to put badk to sleep! Would absolutely recomment to any first time parent
So soft and comfy for baby
When we brought our baby home she hated being swaddled where she couldn’t freely move her arms or legs so we decided to try out the love to dream swaddle and she was happy as can be! I would definitely recommend for babies who like to be wriggly little wormies lol
Excellent
This baby sleep product has completely won me over! The fabric is incredibly soft, breathable, and easy to wash—a huge plus for busy parents. I love the thoughtful zipper design, which makes nighttime diaper changes fast and stress-free. It’s truly one of those products you don’t realize you need until you try it. I highly recommend it for anyone wanting better sleep—for both baby and parents!




