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How does Swaddle Easy work?

Lay your baby on their back on the open swaddle, in just a diaper, and zip from the bottom in one pull. The hands stay free for feeds and burping. Once baby is asleep, fold each mitten over the hand, and the magnet clicks onto the chest: up, in between or down. Hands crossed over the chest give a snugger swaddle. Off to the side is looser. The stickers in the box help you learn where the magnets go the first few times.

Can I change a diaper without unswaddling?

Yes. Unzip from the bottom only. The arms stay in. Change the diaper and zip back up. Watch a diaper change (29 seconds).

Where do my baby's hands go?

That's up to you and your baby: hands up, in between, or down. Each mitten closes on its own, so each hand can be different. Whatever you pick, mittens go over for every sleep.

What about feeds?

Keep the hands out. Baby can be chest to chest with you, and you can hold them properly to burp. When baby drifts off, fold the mittens over and click them shut.

What should my baby wear under it?

Usually just a diaper. Swaddle Easy is 1.0 TOG. Feel the back of the neck: sweaty or hot means the room is too warm. Take a layer off the room, not the baby.

Can I use it in a stroller, bouncer or swing?

Yes, for supervised, awake time. The small pocket between the legs lets the straps pass through. Please don't use it in a car seat.

What size do I need?

Pick by weight, not age.

  • Newborn: 5–8 lb
  • Small: 9–12 lb
  • Medium: 13 lb and up

If your baby is long for their weight, check the size guide for each swaddle's length and chest width, or email me and I'll help you pick.

My baby is between sizes. Which one?

Email contact@nolele.com with your baby's weight and I'll help you pick.

How do I know it's time to size up?

The zipper feels tight across the chest or tummy, or the legs can't bend up and move freely at the hips.

How snug should it be?

Snug at the arms and chest, with room for two fingers at the top. Loose at the hips, so the legs can bend up and out. Never wrap the legs straight down and tight.

Are magnets safe near my baby?

Each magnet sits in a small cup that's magnetic only on top, the side that faces away from baby. The cup is sealed in PVC and sewn into the middle of three fabric layers, so it never touches skin. Swaddle Easy is third-party tested to CPSIA requirements.

Check the seams before each use, and stop using it if a pouch is ever torn. Keep it away from pacemakers and other implanted medical devices.

When should I stop swaddling?

Stop swaddling at 3 months or at the first signs of rolling, whichever comes first. Signs include rocking side to side or getting onto a shoulder. Even once counts.

What are the safe sleep basics?
  • Baby on their back, every sleep.
  • A firm, flat mattress with a fitted sheet.
  • Nothing else in the crib: no pillows, bumpers, blankets or toys.
  • Ask your pediatrician about anything specific to your baby.
What is it made of?

The body and lining (sleeves, back and inside) are 100% bamboo. The front panel is 100% premium cotton. The magnets are high-quality, corrosion-resistant and fully enclosed.

How do I wash it?

Close the magnets first, so the heat doesn't damage them. Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, with a mild detergent and like colors. Tumble dry low or lay flat to dry. Don't bleach, iron or dry clean, and check the fabric, seams and magnets regularly.

How many do I need?

Most parents do best with two: one on the baby, one in the wash. Shipping is free on orders over $100.

How fast does it ship?

Every order ships from Minnesota within 1–3 business days. Standard shipping takes 3–7 business days, and expedited takes 2–3. Tracking shows up within 48 hours. Right now we ship within the United States only.

What's your return policy?

You have 30 days from delivery. The swaddle needs to be unworn, unwashed, and in its original packaging with the tags on. Start a return from the Returns link at the bottom of the site. The return label cost (usually $6–$8) comes out of your refund, and the original shipping isn't refundable.

It arrived damaged. What do I do?

Email contact@nolele.com within 48 hours of delivery with your order number and a photo. If there's a defect with the magnets or fabric, we'll send a replacement and cover the shipping.

Is Swaddle Easy patented?

Yes. Swaddle Easy has two U.S. patents granted, and two more applications are pending.

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