When I had my first son it was almost 3-4 months into my son’s life that I was introduced to the MOST amazing swaddle blanket known to man kind. That may seem like a huge statement to make, but I honestly will not purchase another swaddle blanket after using the aden+anais blankets.
To date we currently own:
- 6 aden+anais swaddle blankets
- 1 aden+anais sleep sack blanket
- 2 aden+anais dream blankets
Every night my son sleeps with a dream blanket. He can’t go anywhere overnight with out them. When we travel anywhere we always have 1-2 swaddle blankets on hand. I keep one in the car for emergencies, added sunshade, and pretty much any other reason I could need a blanket.
Here he is pictured with both his swaddle blanket and his dream blanket!
What is so great about the aden+anais swaddle blankets is they are made with Muslin. What is so great about swaddling with Muslin you ask?
Swaddling is said to be as familiar to babies as it is to their moms because it recreates the secure and cozy feeling of the womb — and using swaddles made of natural cotton muslin only enhances that blissful feeling. Muslin is a finely-woven breathable fabric believed to have originated in Bangladesh during the Middle Ages. It’s delicate, yet durable weave, makes the fabric stretchy, and therefore ideal for swaddling, as the natural “give”allows the blanket to be tucked snuggly around a baby without being overly restrictive.
The lightweight muslin also permits air to circulate around the baby’s body, while still providing comfort and warmth without the worry that the baby may overheat in moderate weather. Cotton muslin is also a workhorse fabric, in that wraps woven from this natural fiber stands up to repeated washings only becoming softer — and better — with age.
Having washed our current selection of aden+anais blankets for 3+ years now, I can tell you they really do only get better and softer with age. They are so soft, I often reach for one when we are traveling and I need some extra warmth. (Truthfully I am really waiting for a+a to come out with an adult sized dream blanket…I’d be the first one in line to purchase it when they do!)
With baby boy #2 on the way I knew the only swaddlers I wanted to use with him were aden+adnais. The classic swaddlers in Jungle Jam four pack fits perfectly with the theme of his nursery!
I love knowing that both of my sons will find comfort in these amazing muslin blankets. I also love that because they are so large(47” x 47”), they will continue to be a family favorite even after the days of swaddling are behind us. Also unlike other blankets we have used in the past, ever after 3 years of use, love, and washing, there are no holes, no tears, and other than being super soft you can’t tell that they are as abused loved as they are!
I LOVE aden+anais and choose them for my family over any other blanket on the market.
aden+anais swaddle blankets are available in 4 different collections:
- Classics Collection are 100% cotton and ultra light.
- Cozy Collection are a double layer of the classic version allowing for a little extra warmth when your baby needs it most!
- Organic Collection are 100% organic cotton swaddlers manufactured in a environmentally and socially responsible manner.
- Bamboo Collection are made from a silky rayon from bamboo fiber muslin.
You can find all the great aden+anais products on their website!
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Oh wow! I wish I would have heard about these when I still had babies! Darn it! I missed out! I bet my boys would have loved them.
These blankets are gorgeous and look so comfy! I want to get some for the twins!
Aw, that looks like such a snuggly blanket!
I JUST bought these on Sunday because my baby was busting out of all swaddles and sleeping like garbage. She slept so much better only one wake up in 12 hours….which is better than the 3 to 4 we were dealing with!
What a cute snuggly blanket! I love that it is so big!
My friend was just telling me that I need to try these with this baby. I had some swaddlers that I loved, but the company was bought out by another company and the quality of their product went to pot. I’m definitely going to try Aden + Anais this time around.
Thank you for sharing! I had NOT heard of these, and I think you just solved my what to buy for the baby shower at the end of the month! Thank you for the great idea!
These swaddle blankets looks so soft and cozy! I love the material!
The swaddles are great. I’m thinking DD might need the dream blanket as she gets older.
I love how soft they are
I love these blankets so much. they are amazing
So cute! I’d be happy with half your collection! But I love the idea to have spares for other needs (like the sun!) Great idea!
These are really the best swaddle blankets! They can also be used in so many ways such as to drape over the stroller to keep the sun out. They are very breathable.
I too love thier swaddle blankets but had never heard of their dream blankets. Now I really want one!
I have one of these swaddle blankets and I love it.. I wish I had more.
I have a couple of these blankets and i love them so does my newborn baby boy they are great for swaddling
I love how large these are! They are so great for swaddling and I love that they are lightweight as well. Since I always seem to have summer babies lol
Seriously, EVERYONE says once you’ve tried an Aden + Anais swaddle, you’ll never go back to flannel receiving blankets. I didn’t get any from my shower registry, and now I’m really itching to get my hands on one before this baby comes!
My kids and I LOVE their blankets. Soooo soft and cozy!
These are my favorite blankets by far! I recently got a bamboo one and it is to die for soft!!
I have seen so many friends with these. I’m hoping to get one for this new little due in a week or so!
I really want to try these! I’m so tired of “swaddling blankets” that I can barely wrap around a newborn! I love that they are so large!
these aare my son’s favorite!!!
Love these so much!!! I didn’t know about the dream blankets, though, they sound pretty great. Once i got my hands on some of the swaddle blankets, I didn’t swaddle my guy in any other blanket!
Love the review, i’ve never tried Aden+Anais myself. So afraid to spend the money and end up not using them BUT after reading your review, they sound so wonderful! I love that they get softer with age!
That dream blanket certainly does look like a dream blanket! I think my baby would love one!
I LOVE that their blankets are so big. My daughter was almost 10 lbs. at birth and the usual flannel blankets were pretty much worthless with her.
These look so amazing! I haven’t tried them but I’ve heard so many good things about them!
The dream blankets sound awesome! I’ve been wanting the swaddle blankets for a while now for our new little one. Hopefully we end up with a few at our house too!
We have one Aden + Anais swaddle and use it almost every day. I only wish I had known how great their blankets are when I was pregnant. I would have put a lot more on our registry!
These swaddle blankets looks so soft and cozy. Thanks for the Review!
These look so soft, love to try them! Thank you
they look so supple and comfortable that would make any baby happy
I never knew how much some babies loved to be swaddled before my last baby who is now 16 months, so now I am planning on being prepared for baby #4 who is due in April! These would make perfect swaddle blankets, not too heavy not too light!
My sister is expecting her first and these would make a perfect gift!
The dream blanket absolutely saved my life when my little one wasn’t sleeping well. My sister said it made her life a lot easier and my experience was the same. Thanks a+a!
I love these blankets! My little man will sleep so much longer when swaddled in these — and he is a wiggler! I bought a four pack of these before the babe was born and thought I had too many – hah! We have about 10 http://ayearwithmomanddad.com/2012/08/aden-anais-cotton-muslin-swaddling-blankets-review/#comment-86271 in rotation.