In our house, we are swaddling evangelists. Darah LOVED to be swaddled. Like, more than any other baby I know. She was tightly swaddled including her arms until she was about 5 months old (by her insistence!) and was tightly swaddled with arms out until she was probably 16 months old (again, by her insistence). Even now, at 2 and 5 months, she likes her blanket to be very loosely swaddle-like around her (of course she pops right out of it, but it’s a sleep cue to her, we think). Her swaddling blankets have been one of the very biggest work horses in the nursery.
So it won’t surprise you to hear that we will be swaddling baby #2. But I have learned a few things about swaddling in the time since Darah was bundled up like a pea in a pod. Most notably, I’ve learned that you have to take care not to make the swaddle too tight around the legs, as that can impede their hip development. I also know from experience that a loose swaddle on a newborn and young infant is kind of pointless. This has really left me scratching my head about what to do!
Oh bloggers, how you help me so! Thanks to some great reviews that I read, I learned all about this fabulous product called Woombie. If you have never practiced swaddling, then the look of it may make you nervous. Let’s be real, it looks like an infant straight jacket. But as a swaddling aficionado, I’m super excited at the look of it. It’s this perfect balance of a snug and tight environment, which little ones crave (think of the womb!) while also leaving some stretch opportunity for those growing legs and hips.
I also like that if you happen to have a major squirmy worm on your hands, there’s no blanket to come unraveled, which means no suffocation risk. That’s great for peace of mind. We received the newborn original Woombie in raspberry (FABULOUS color, by the way) and the material seems to be just too right…breathable, yet will keep your baby nice and warm without overheating.
Woombie offers a very impressive variety of styles and options for your little snuggle bear. The Houdini is for those babies who can get out of ANY swaddle. Not this one! I’m also drawn to the organic line, as well.
Prices for the Woombie vary depending on which style you select. The original that we reviewed retails for $26.99 and fits 5-13 pounds. They also offer a size for 14-19 and 20-25 pounds, as well as a 3-6 pounds for preemies. Woombies can be purchased online at Amazon or you can find your nearest retailer.
Win it!: One lucky Stuff Parents Need reader will win an Original Woombie in your choice of available colors and size!
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Disclosure: I received a complimentary product for review purposes. The thoughts and opinions expressed here are strictly my own. This post contains affiliate links.
I like the pumpkin or pistachio in the largest size. My 4 month old still insist on a tight swaddle!!
I like the Raspberry design the best.
I like the Strawberry Lime!
I would pick the raspberry newborn!
Thanks for the great contest!
bahjeep@aol.com
I like the convertible
Love the Strawberry Lime Summer Woombie
The Summer Woombie is cute!
I like the Convertible woombie
i like the Raspberry original
Original in Tahiti.
mightynaynay(at)cs.com
the blue wrap and snap!
carmenpaigee(at)yahoo(dot)com
I like organix woombie in pool party
I like the Original in Tahiti.
Love the houdini in vanilla. Could have used a houdini with my first!
I like the organic woombie in vintage linen
I like the Summer Woombie.
I really like the Summer Woombie in Carnival, would love to have one! Thank you
I like faded pineapple and pumpkin.
I like the blue wrap and snap.
I like the Summer Woombie!
I love the Lil Rockstar.
lauraemerson17 at yahoo dot com
I like the Original Woombie in faded pineapple!
I love the summer one in Maldives
I like the Summer Woombie
I like the green polka dots!
I absouletly love the Tropical Ruffles deluxe Woombie, This would be perfect for my 1month old baby girl
Woof Woof convertible woombie
vmkids3 at msn dot com
My fave is the Blue Polka Dot (Minty Blue)
fave: The Houdini Woombie
xoxxo
I like the wrap and snap!
We have the Houdini and it worked great for my daughter, I also like the ones with ruffles.
Deluxe Ballet pink
I like the Summer Woombie in the Maldives print!
I like the Woof Woof convertible woombie!
love the princess design
I like summer in Maldives
I like the summer woobi in carnival
I love the Houdini in the Bella’ Mar Blue/Pool Party color!
I like anything for a boy, original woombie – size Mega Baby. tks
I like the summer one in Maldives
I like the Original in Paprika/Pumpkin
My favorite is the organic woombie!
I like the Convertible leggies.
I like the wrap and dnap in lullaby.
I like the wrap and snap
Love the summer woombie!
with the Kiwi color!
I like the Faded Pineapple Preemie
i have an original with the pink ruffle and an organic.. Love em both!
I’d love this for our baby due in March 🙂 I love the denim, keylime, and pumpkin colors!!
Summer woombie in kiwi.
I like the summer one
Love the summer swaddles!
Houdini for me!
i like the pink polka dot or the ballet ruffles
buckleysphotography (at) yahoo (dot) com
I like the Keylime print.
I like the summer woombie
Princess for my princess
I like the Lil’ Rockstar
pumpkin i think… lol
dinosaur
I love the princess one!
I like the deluxe dinosaur!
My sister is expecting her first girl in May after 3 boys ages 6, 4, and 1!!! I like the Original Woombie in Lavender or Sleepy Rose. My sister always has had 8 – 9 pound babies though and I wonder how long her baby will be in the first size.
Baby #3 is due next month and I would love the raspberry original
I like the Pale Pistachio in Newborn size.
i like the summer design in carnival
sarah at realtorsd.com
The Houdini Woombie in cotton candy
freebiegoddess03@aol.com
I like the Deluxe Dinosaur.
I like the summer carnival!
I think the convertible “little monster” one is adorable!
Would like summer in Green Polka Dot
I like the The Houdini Woombie in cotton candy!
I love the raspberry original Woombie!
I like the Houdini Woombie.
My favorite is Raspberry.
I think this one is cute:
Pink Polka Party White w/ Pink Polka Dots
I will choose the Pale Pistachio/Sage, Original Woombie Swaddler. Thank you!
The Original in Paprika/Pumpkin!
Tahiti in the Original!!
The wrap n snap looks interesting.
I love the Deluxe and the Princess one.
I love the Summer Woombie in Kiwi. It would be perfect for our climate here in South Africa. LOVE swaddling babies but always worried about overheating in the heat.
I would like the pale pistacio big baby.
I Love the Summer woombie in Maldives 🙂 This would be perfect for our new little man coming in April <3
I like the Summer Woombie in Carnival
I love the cozy dry towel!
I love the Lil’ Rock Star Woombie
pattifritz2000 at yahoo dot com
thanks
i love this in denim!
I am torn between the organic and the deluxe.
I like the Woombie Wrap & Snap!
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The Woombie design I like best is the convertible woombie in banana cream
I’m not sure if I’m having a boy or girl so I’d choose the Keylime color!
I like the The Original Woombie in Keylime
I like the raspberry newborn original.
I like the Houdini Woombie in pool party!
I like the original Woombie one, just simple and cute!
i love the vintage linen
I lke the blue pool party one
I like the Keylime newborn.
mommy2skie@yahoo.com
I like the Original in Lavender!
I love the Princess Woombie! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
Renee Walters
Bored2quickly@hotmail.com
<3 the wrap n snap <3
The woombie deluxe with the ruffles is too cute
I love the Princess woombie!!
i want the princess woombie!
I like the Summer Woombie in Blue Polka Dot (Minty Blue).
priscillavbenavides@yahoo.com
I like the rainbow stripe.
I think the wrap n snap looks simple to use…I think this product would help a lot with swaddling. Any boy color would be great.
I like the houdini and the princess one!
I like the woombie wrap and snap
I like the organic woombie in vintage linen
demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com
i like the original. i would buy the deluxe ones for shower gifts, but would like the original one for myself.
I like the blue moon original woombie!
I like the Organic Woombie in Vintage Linen.
Thanks!
i like the wrap n snap- they are a lifesaver
tcogbill at live dot com
I like the The Houdini Woombie in pool party thanks!