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.
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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.
Jackie says
I like the pumpkin or pistachio in the largest size. My 4 month old still insist on a tight swaddle!!
Lily Kwan says
I like the Raspberry design the best.
trixx says
I like the Strawberry Lime!
Virginia Rowell says
I would pick the raspberry newborn!
barbara hunt says
Thanks for the great contest!
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Veronica says
I like the convertible
Caitlin McClure says
Love the Strawberry Lime Summer Woombie
Michaela R says
The Summer Woombie is cute!
Heather M says
I like the Convertible woombie
kathy pease says
i like the Raspberry original
dawn says
Original in Tahiti.
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Carmen says
the blue wrap and snap!
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sarah hinhart says
I like organix woombie in pool party
Rebekah {honeyandcheese} says
I like the Original in Tahiti.
Michelle P. says
Love the houdini in vanilla. Could have used a houdini with my first!
Diana Bradford Hatch says
I like the organic woombie in vintage linen
Nancy says
I like the Summer Woombie.
Molly Bussler says
I really like the Summer Woombie in Carnival, would love to have one! Thank you
Ashley says
I like faded pineapple and pumpkin.
Ana says
I like the blue wrap and snap.
Ashley Reynolds says
I like the Summer Woombie!
Laurie Emerson says
I love the Lil Rockstar.
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Erin Lawrence says
I like the Original Woombie in faded pineapple!
Kristi says
I love the summer one in Maldives
Breanne says
I like the Summer Woombie
Kim says
I like the green polka dots!
Alyssa Waters says
I absouletly love the Tropical Ruffles deluxe Woombie, This would be perfect for my 1month old baby girl
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
Woof Woof convertible woombie
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Lisa L says
My fave is the Blue Polka Dot (Minty Blue)
deanna says
fave: The Houdini Woombie
xoxxo
Amber Jackson says
I like the wrap and snap!
ColleenMarie82 says
We have the Houdini and it worked great for my daughter, I also like the ones with ruffles.
Beth Larrabee says
Deluxe Ballet pink
Katie S says
I like the Summer Woombie in the Maldives print!
Sandy says
I like the Woof Woof convertible woombie!
Marci says
love the princess design
Tanya Bright says
I like summer in Maldives
Heidi Daily says
I like the summer woobi in carnival
Jodi Trinklein says
I love the Houdini in the Bella’ Mar Blue/Pool Party color!
Kat Diaz says
I like anything for a boy, original woombie – size Mega Baby. tks
Caryn S says
I like the summer one in Maldives
Joy F says
I like the Original in Paprika/Pumpkin
Jennifer C. says
My favorite is the organic woombie!
Amber says
I like the Convertible leggies.
trina coleman says
I like the wrap and dnap in lullaby.
Kristina S says
I like the wrap and snap
Rochel S says
Love the summer woombie!
Rochel S says
with the Kiwi color!
kathy says
I like the Faded Pineapple Preemie
Melissa Laidman says
i have an original with the pink ruffle and an organic.. Love em both!
Jamie says
I’d love this for our baby due in March 🙂 I love the denim, keylime, and pumpkin colors!!
Betsy says
Summer woombie in kiwi.
Rachel says
I like the summer one
Sam says
Love the summer swaddles!
Donna N says
Houdini for me!
bonita buckley says
i like the pink polka dot or the ballet ruffles
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Erica C. says
I like the Keylime print.
McKinney Mommas says
I like the summer woombie
Jessica says
Princess for my princess
Darlene Owen says
I like the Lil’ Rockstar
trista says
pumpkin i think… lol
Vera P. says
dinosaur
Shannon F says
I love the princess one!
Wendy R says
I like the deluxe dinosaur!
Kelly Mahoney says
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.
Dee says
Baby #3 is due next month and I would love the raspberry original
Jennifer C says
I like the Pale Pistachio in Newborn size.
sarah davis says
i like the summer design in carnival
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Miranda Ward says
The Houdini Woombie in cotton candy
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Debbie says
I like the Deluxe Dinosaur.
Aubrie G. says
I like the summer carnival!
Lenell Ripley says
I think the convertible “little monster” one is adorable!
Jenette says
Would like summer in Green Polka Dot
lisa kay says
I like the The Houdini Woombie in cotton candy!
Kristi S says
I love the raspberry original Woombie!
Samorjj says
I like the Houdini Woombie.
Nicole C. says
My favorite is Raspberry.
renee says
I think this one is cute:
Pink Polka Party White w/ Pink Polka Dots
Laurie Adams says
I will choose the Pale Pistachio/Sage, Original Woombie Swaddler. Thank you!
Sonya Morris says
The Original in Paprika/Pumpkin!
Ames says
Tahiti in the Original!!
domestic diva says
The wrap n snap looks interesting.
Kelly D says
I love the Deluxe and the Princess one.
Kristin Evans says
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.
Donna K says
I would like the pale pistacio big baby.
Kim-LYGBC says
I Love the Summer woombie in Maldives 🙂 This would be perfect for our new little man coming in April <3
The Knapps says
I like the Summer Woombie in Carnival
Nina says
I love the cozy dry towel!
Patti Hess says
I love the Lil’ Rock Star Woombie
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thanks
christine jessamine says
i love this in denim!
fancygrlnancy says
I am torn between the organic and the deluxe.
Andrea says
I like the Woombie Wrap & Snap!
Laura Love says
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Laura Love says
The Woombie design I like best is the convertible woombie in banana cream
rebecca williams says
I’m not sure if I’m having a boy or girl so I’d choose the Keylime color!
Melissa Shirley says
I like the The Original Woombie in Keylime
Rebecca Graham says
I like the raspberry newborn original.
Eric says
I like the Houdini Woombie in pool party!
Doris says
I like the original Woombie one, just simple and cute!
amy pugmire says
i love the vintage linen
Sunnie says
I lke the blue pool party one
Misty VanEpps says
I like the Keylime newborn.
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Lindsey G. says
I like the Original in Lavender!
renee walters says
I love the Princess Woombie! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
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sleppery says
<3 the wrap n snap <3
Samyra says
The woombie deluxe with the ruffles is too cute
Amber says
I love the Princess woombie!!
courtney b says
i want the princess woombie!
Priscilla Benavides says
I like the Summer Woombie in Blue Polka Dot (Minty Blue).
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Shannon Baas says
I like the rainbow stripe.
Melissa says
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.
Katrina says
I like the houdini and the princess one!
Belinda says
I like the woombie wrap and snap
Ashley C says
I like the organic woombie in vintage linen
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Jennifer says
i like the original. i would buy the deluxe ones for shower gifts, but would like the original one for myself.
Rebecca T. says
I like the blue moon original woombie!
Wendy O. says
I like the Organic Woombie in Vintage Linen.
Thanks!
tess says
i like the wrap n snap- they are a lifesaver
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Ashley Hatten says
I like the The Houdini Woombie in pool party thanks!