Most new parents know the benefits of swaddling babies and how the technique can lead to a better night's sleep. Infants feel more secure when wrapped tightly, and a proper swaddle will mimic the feeling of being in the womb. In addition to swaddling baby in a muslin blanket, many mamas rely on products specially designed for ensuring a better night's sleep. Here, we share some of the best sleep sacks and swaddle "helpers" on the market today. Sweet dreams!
Fumble no more! Mamas who have felt their way through a 3 a.m. diaper change will love this glow-in-the-dark sleep sack that makes finding baby without turning on the light much easier. The Baby Dee Dee Sleep Nest ($36) is a blanket that keeps a tot SIDS-safe and has a zipper that glows. Created by a mom who hoped to give infants the cocoon-like feeling adults experience when wrapped up in a duvet, the sack has a soft cotton exterior with two shoulder snaps. Available in five colors and two sizes, the garment fits tykes up to 28 pounds.
