Review and Giveaway!: Grobag Swaddling Wrap

Swaddling is a must for most babies and there are a lot of products out there that focus on this. Both of my kids have needed and liked to be swaddled. I received a Grobag Swaddling Wrap to try for baby Adam and have taken it for some test runs. In the US, this can be purchased from Keen Distribution.

The design and theory behind this stretchy wrap-around swaddling wrap is much like others I’ve seen. A nice difference is that, as advertised, it does not have Velcro, zippers, snaps etc. The parent is in charge of how and where the wrap is stretched and how tightly. It is a nice light weight and 100% breathable cotton. You can select from four different patterns of grobag.

While the stretch in the fabric is good for getting the wrap tightly around baby, it does not hold tightly enough for my mover-and-groover. In not much time, Adam popped a leg out of the bottom portion and one arm out of the top. At which point he was no longer relaxed, but worked up! I have to qualify this with my deep belief that my babies move more than the average baby. I have since tried wrapping him more tightly and my little burrito-wrapped baby did calm down quite a bit- ahhh, the sound of almost quiet!

I do like the light weight of the fabric, excellent, in my opinion- especially in the summer. In a Minnesota winter, though, this would not be enough to keep baby warm. Perhaps you Southerners would get better winter use of this product as well as year round.

Formal Review, each of four stars:

Function: ** for me- your use could be much more effective if your babies are less active than my own; then this rating would jump right up. The stretchy fabric gives Mom control over the extent and tightness of the swaddle, but also can allow baby to get out of that swaddle. No extra closures that are scratchy or just useless- quite a nice absence! 100% cotton- absolutely priceless for me, I am very concerned about sensitive skin and breathability. You would get much greater use than I if you live in a warmer climate!

Style: *** and a half. Quite similar to other swaddle blankets in its layout. There are four patterns, so you can definitely find one that suits your taste. Again, 100% cotton and absence of extraneous closures- excellent.

Cost: ** and a half. A swaddling wrap costs $21.99. This is quite similar to the price of a Halo wrap and double the price of a Kiddopotamus wrap. Definitely in the right price range for the hopes of a good night's sleep, or even just a good nap!

Overall Rating: ** and a half- and better if your baby moves less than mine or if you live in a warmer climate. The price is reasonable to give this product a shot.

Want to win a Grobag Swaddling Wrap for your child? Visit the Keen Distribution website and take a look at the entire Grobag safe sleep system line which includes the swaddling wrap, the Grobag baby sleeping bag and the Grobag Egg. Choose your favorite component and tell us why you'd be most interested in trying it out. All entries must be received by midnight on Wednesday, August 27th. Please only one entry per household and you must be 18 or older to win. We will choose one winner using random.org. Feel free to leave your email so that we can contact you when you win, but also know that we will be submitting winner info to Prizey Winners. The winner will receive a Grobag Swaddling Wrap. Thanks for reading and good luck!