My first purchase was a set of aden + anais' Classic Muslin Swaddles in "Up Up and Away", and I was already hooked. Not long after, I added to my collection with the ever popular "Jungle Jam" print a.k.a. THE "royal swaddle" (good thing I purchased my set early on in April, before the "Prince George Phenomenon" and Jungle Jam swaddles sold out internationally). These swaddles are made of the softest cotton muslin for breathability and comfort, keeping babies warm without overheating. They were perfect for my summer baby born at the end of May, and the large size of the swaddle (47" x 47") makes it super versatile. Not only are they great swaddles - the generous size kept my little houdini from escaping - I also used my swaddles as a stroller blanket, car seat cover, burp cloth, tummy time mat, sun shade, nursing cover and as a "hood" to keep the baby's head covered while he napped in his baby carrier. Even now that my baby no longer wants to be swaddled, I still carry one or two around with me in the diaper bag because of its many uses. What can I say? It's the swaddle that keeps on giving!
{all the following images are from the aden + anais website}
I own at least a dozen of the aden + anais Snap Bibs which are also made of 100% cotton muslin. They are great for absorbing all the baby teething drool! I love that they are affixed with snap buttons as opposed to velcro which can cause havoc in the laundry, sticking to anything and everything, and destroying all in its path. These bibs are larger than your average bib and give good coverage which will come in handy once my baby starts solids!
When it comes to bedtime, I'm a bit of a worry wort with SIDS, so once my baby grew out of his swaddles, I replaced them with the aden + anais' Cozy Sleeping Bag to avoid any loose blankets in the crib. Made of four layers of muslin, they are just as soft as the swaddles but offers extra warmth and comfort while still being breathable and not overheating the baby.
To further feed my aden + anais addiction, I recently purchased a Dream Blanket as winter is approaching - large, soft and undeniably plush, the dream blanket is the same size as the swaddles but made of four layers of cotton muslin to give it some weight. Although my baby has yet to use this blanket, I am guilty of stealing it and using myself as a throw blanket to snuggle under when watching TV at night!
Finally, I must say that aden + anais washcloths really pack a punch. Forget about the flimsy little baby towels that are thin, threadbare and really quite useless. These washcloths are thick and perfect for giving baby a good scrubbing!
Although aden + anais products can be on the pricier side, it's an affordable luxury that is worth every penny! Their customer service is also exceptional - I had a few minor issues with one package of my swaddles being different sizes, so I sent them an email about the inconsistency and within a week, I had a package of replacement swaddles sent to me. I am a loyal fan and will keep adding to my aden + anais collection!
I'm always interested in hearing about new and creative ways that people use their a+a swaddles, so drop me a line and tell me how you use yours!
~ Amy
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