Learn to make your own receiving blankets for a new baby. They are SO easy and the cost is minimal. If you have a sewing machine, some thread and a yard of flannel, then you can make these DIY ...

A new mother’s obsessive reviews of the best baby swaddle blankets, including ... there are now a slew of swaddles available that don’t require parents to patiently DIY a womb out of a blanket.

3. Momo Bebe Muslin Baby Swaddle Blankets. We love the gender-neutral, chevron, polka dot and arrow designs of these blankets. But beyond being chic, they’re crafted from 100% cotton with strict ...

Swaddling—wrapping a baby securely in a thin blanket—can help minimize the startle reflex, replicate the coziness of the womb, and calm a baby who’s overstimulated.

To swaddle baby, place a thin blanket on a solid surface, and the baby on top. Fold one side over the baby, fold up the bottom, then fold the other side over the baby and tuck it in.