I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: if you are going to swaddle your baby, don’t even attempt to use a receiving blanket or the vast majority of swaddling blankets on the market. They are TOO SMALL!
I think many parents give up on swaddling their infants because they don’t realize that they have equipment that does not prepare them for success! When Darah was born, we were gifted with 3 blankets that seemed ridiculously huge. The woman who made them for us said, “You need a bigger blanket for swaddling than you realize.” She was SOOO right. Darah was a small baby, and even she had outgrown her other swaddling blankets within a month or so. We used those “huge” blankets on her for the better part of the next 2 years. She actually still has one in her big girl bed with her!
There’s a company that realizes how big swaddling blankets actually need to be in order to be effective. Ahmelie has been featured on this site several times, not only for her swaddling blankets, but also for her hooded towels and her beautiful burp cloths. The fabrics Ahmelie uses are absolutely stunning. I have truly never seen prettier baby accessories.
And I really appreciate the size of her swaddling blankets. I’ve actually purchased swaddling blankets from Ahmelie several times for friends who have had babies. While I typically don’t like to veer from the gift registry for people, I am eternally grateful that someone knew to get me a huge blanket for swaddling, so I try to pay that forward by gifting them to others. Plus, these blankets are so gorgeous that I know the recipients will be pleased!
Here’s a picture of our Ahmelie swaddling blanket at its full size. Pretty big, right?
Now, here’s a picture of Layah all bundled up in her beloved blanket:
If you are currently expecting and want to try swaddling (which I HIGHLY recommend as a way to comfort and calm your baby), please do yourself the biggest favor and get a huge swaddling blanket, like the ones found at Ahmelie’s shop. Her blankets are $16.00 each are are worth so much more than that! AND…you can use code STUFF10 to save 10% off your purchase at Ahmelie.com! Woo hoo!
Win it!: One lucky Stuff Parents Need reader will win a swaddling blanket from Ahmelie!
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Disclosure: I received a complimentary product for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
Lily Kwan says
I would choose the Red Hello Kitty Quilted Snuggle Rag Baby Toddler Lap Blanket.
Deborah Wallin says
Sleepy Hoot Owl Blanket Swaddler Light: Receiving Blanket, Swaddling Blanket
Laurie Emerson says
I love the Bright Paisly Baby Blanket Swaddler.
kate turner says
Happy Dot on Chocolate Baby Swaddling Blanket
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Michael Scott says
Butterfly Mania Baby Blanket Swaddler Please!!
Nancy says
If I won, I’d like the Michael Miller Giraffe in Citron Swaddling Blanket.
Beth R says
I love the Michael Miller Giraffe in Citron Baby Blanket: Swaddling Blanket, Receiving Blanket
christine jessamine says
i like the Greenhouse Aqua Baby Blanket Swaddler
laura ari says
The hoot owls in plaid is adorable!
Charlotte R says
I love the Modern Trees fabric print!
macy osborne says
Heather bailey pineapple swaddling blanket! Please and thank you 🙂
Shayna Ridings says
Happy Dot on Chocolate!
Brenda Elsner says
I want the Bright Paisly Baby Blanket.
Jennifer J says
I like Sleepy Hoot Owl Blanket Swaddler Light: Receiving Blanket, Swaddling Blanket. Thanks!!
Angie says
I like the Sleepy Hoot Owl Quilted Snuggle Rag Baby Toddler Lap Blanket
Becca says
Alphabet Soup
Breanne says
Riley Blake Sunny Happy Skies Yellow Baby Blanket Swaddler
Alisha L. says
I just love the Amy Butler Delhi Blooms Lime Blanket Swaddler Light: Receiving Blanket
Ciara B. says
Riley Blake Alphabet Soup Boy Baby Blanket Swaddler
Karen Farrow says
chocolate ocean stripe
Erica C. says
I like the Chocolate Ocean Stripe Blanket Swaddler.
DAMIAN JARREAU says
I like the Chocolate Ocean Stripe Blanket Swaddler Light: Receiving Blanket
selena peppers says
Riley Blake alphabet soup boy, too cute!
Tina says
I might choose chocolate ocean stripe
Brook says
Love the Riley Blake Alphabet Soup!
jamie says
Pineapple brocade is lovely!
Erin says
Michael Miller Giraffe in Citron is so cute!
Britt Brill says
I like the modern trees pattern… Thanks!
Katie L says
Butterfly Mania Baby Blanket Swaddler
Gaye M says
I’d choose the Greenhouse Aqua Baby Blanket Swaddler.
Christina Brundick says
Riley Blake Alphabet soup boy
sarah t says
i would pick the Greenhouse Aqua Baby Blanket Swaddler
Alison says
I love the Michael Miller Giraffe in Citron Baby Blanket: Swaddling Blanket, Receiving Blanket
Michelle W says
I love the Della Flannel Citrus Hydrangea Baby Blanket Swaddler–LARGE
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
Butterfly Mania Baby Blanket Swaddler: Swaddling, Receiving, Flannel
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Belinda says
I’d pick the Ty Pennington Blossom Chartreuse Blanket Swaddler Light: Receiving Blanket
Tanis says
The alphabet soup one is so cute! There are so many pretty ones for little girls!!
rebecca says
Amy Butler Delhi Blooms Lime Blanket Swaddler Light: Receiving Blanket
Elizabeth Wisniewski says
I love the Riley Blake Alphabet Soup Boy Baby Blanket Swaddler
Gwen says
Chocolate Ocean Stripe looks great!
Shelley P says
I love the Riley Blake Alphabet Soup Boy Baby Blanket Swaddler!
Katie Rose says
the riley blake chevron brown
Brooke R. says
Love this: Riley Blake Chevron Brown Blanket Swaddler Light: Receiving Blanket
Nikole H. says
Love the Riley Blake Alphabet Soup Boy Baby Blanket Swaddler 🙂
christina says
Della Flannel Citrus Hydrangea Baby Blanket Swaddler–LARGE!
Heather Knapp says
Happy dot on chocolate
Caroline B says
I like the Sleepy Hoot Owl Blanket Swaddler Light: Receiving Blanket, Swaddling Blanket!
Amy says
I’d want Della Flannel Citrus Hydrangea Baby Blanket Swaddler–LARGE
Annie R says
Riley Blake Alphabet Soup Boy Baby Blanket Swaddler – so cute 🙂
StefanieP says
Riley Blake chevron brown
shawna says
I would like the Happy Dot on Chocolate Baby Swaddling Blanket
Tamar says
I like the Greenhouse Pink Baby Blanket Swaddler.
david basile says
Amy Butler Soul Blossoms Patchwork Blanket
sarah rainwater says
greenhouse grass.
Jenette says
I like the Happy Dot on Chocolate Baby Swaddling Blanket
Kelly says
I like the greenhouse grass.
Becky Worthman says
Please send me the Heather Bailey Pineapple Brocade Green Blanket Swaddler Light: Receiving Blanket if I win!
Gianna says
Greenhouse Aqua Baby Blanket Swaddler.
Rachel says
I would choose the Riley Blake Indian Summer Dot White Baby Blanket Swaddler–LARGE
pharmaliful says
Thanks for the chance to win, I like the Chocolate Baby Swaddling Blanket.
Allison says
I LOVE the Amy Butler Cerise Pink Passion Lily Blanket Swaddler Light: Receiving Blanket.
Secret Burkheiser says
I love the Riley Blake Indian Summer Dot White Baby Blanket Swaddler–LARGE
amy says
riley-blake-sunny-happy-skies-yellow
Mary says
Hello,
Thanks for the giveaway. I like the Amy Butler Chinese Lantern swaddling blankets.
renee says
Hoot Owls in Plaid Baby Blanket Swaddler: Swaddling, Receiving, Flannel
kelley says
I like the Riley Blake Dress Up Days Chevron Aqua Blanket Swaddler Light: Receiving Blanket.
Charlene S says
I would get the Butterfly Mania Baby Blanket Swaddler: Swaddling, Receiving, Flannel.
D Schmidt says
I like Urban Zoology Tweety Bird Baby Burp Cloth Set (2)
Cristen says
I love the
Heather Bailey Pineapple Brocade Green Blanket Swaddler Light: Receiving Blanket
Amanda says
I like the bright paisley blanket
Susan Chester says
I would choose the Riley Blake Sunny Happy Skies Yellow Baby Blanket Swaddler for my new niece or nephew due soon.
maria says
love soul blossoms!
Kari says
I have a few more weeks till I know what im having so I would say the orange chevron since that could go either way.
For a girl im in love with the amy butler soul blossoms patchwork – so cute!
cassandra aubut says
I lime the riley blake chevron!
Samyra says
I really like the greenhouse cintron
Megan says
i love the Greenhouse Grass one!
Lauren Brock says
The Orange Chevron Blanket is my favorite!
Trasina McGahey says
I would choose the Riley Blake Scoot Cream Baby Blanket Swaddler: Receiving Blanket, Swaddling Blanket, Flannel Blanket
Courtney Tucker says
Happy Dot on Chocolate Baby Swaddling Blanket is what I like!
Dee S says
Della Flannel Citrus Hydrangea Baby Blanket Swaddler–love it!
Lauren U says
I like the Riley Blake Alphabet Soup Boy Baby Blanket Swaddler
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amandasue says
Amy Butler Cerise Pink Passion Lily Blanket Swaddler Light: Receiving Blanket
Joye Rast says
I like the Happy Dot on Chocolate
Erika P. says
I would pick the Happy Dot on Chocolate blanket.
Kimberly Schotz says
I like Hoot Owl in Plaid
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Sunnie says
I like the chocolate ocean striped brown and blue blanket.
Jamie says
I like the Urban Flannel Scribble Dot Baby Blanket Swaddler Multi-Color–LARGE.
Victoria S says
Hoot Owls in plaid!!!
Stephanie Hungerford says
I love Riley Blake Dress Up Days Chevron Grape Blanket Swaddler Light: Receiving Blanket
Monica Lavoie says
I like the Happy Dot on Chocolate.
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ColleenMarie82 says
I like the Urban Flannel Scribble Dot Baby Blanket Swaddler
Vickie Couturier says
Michael Miller Giraffe in Citron Baby Blanket: Swaddling Blanket, Receiving Blanket
Kirstie Gibbons says
Happy Dot on Chocolate Baby Swaddling Blanket!
crystle tellerday says
red hello kitty
elven johnson says
Purple Paisley Quilted Snuggle Rag Baby Toddler Lap Blanket
TawndaM says
Urban Flannel Scribble Dot Baby Blanket Swaddler Multi-Color–LARGE is too cute!
Deborah says
I like the Heather Bailey Pineapple Brocade Green Blanket Swaddler Light! thanks!
debbie jackson says
riley blake indian summer dot swaddler in large debbie jackson,
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Maria Kiguthi says
So cute – Happy Dot on Chocolate Baby Swaddling Blanket.
Heidi Daily says
I like the greenhouse aqua swaddling blanket
Nina says
Love this pattern: http://www.ahmelie.com/amy-butler-delhi-blooms-lime-blanket-swaddler-light-receiving-blanket/
Pinky Sade says
LOVE the Michael Miller Giraffe in Citron Baby Blanket: Swaddling Blanket, Receiving Blanket, followed by the Riley Blake Indian Summer Chocolate Dot Baby Blanket Swaddler–LARGE
Jolene Johnson says
I love the Bright Paisly Baby Blanket Swaddler!
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christy r. says
Riley Blake Indian Summer Dot White Baby Blanket Swaddler–LARGE
Thanks for the Giveaway , the blankets are beautiful ! ! !
Justine McD. says
I like the Amy Butler Soul Blossoms Patchwork Blanket
fancygrlnancy (Nancy Partin) says
I like the Happy Dot on Chocolate Baby Swaddling Blanket
ELIZABETH C. says
I love the http://www.ahmelie.com/purple-paisley-quilted-snuggle-rag-baby-toddler-lap-blanket/
Shannon Baas says
chinese lanterns grass blanket.
melissa n says
i like the Urban Flannel Friends Multicolor Baby Blanket Swaddler
Amy Wels says
I love the Greenhouse Grass Baby Blanket Swaddler, I’m due in late November and we haven’t found out the baby’s gender yet, so this one would be perfect either way!
Danielle says
I LOVE this blanket – Amy Butler Delhi Blooms Lime Blanket Swaddler Light: Receiving Blanket
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Kristi S says
The Greenhouse Grass Baby Blanket Swaddler is adorable!
charlotte says
They are ao cute but i like the hoot owls in plaid
nicole says
Riley Blake Chevron Brown Blanket Swaddler Light: Receiving Blanket
Jessica says
Love the Riley Blake Alphabet Soup Boy Baby Blanket Swaddler. Super adorable!!
Shannon says
I LOVE her swaddling blankets. We just bought the della hoot blanket and I am planning on buying the riley blake indian summer flower blanket, but would LOVE to win it!!!
erin, maker of chimes says
I’m loving the colors in the Urban Flannel Scribble Dot Baby Blanket Swaddler
katrina says
love the Amy Butler Soul Blossoms Patchwork Blanket
Liene says
I adore the riley-blake-indian-summer-flower-baby-blanket-swaddler-large. Thanks for thhe chance!