How to use the Sleep of Mind Swaddle Blanket

Safe Sleep Starts Here

Swaddling recreates the cozy, secure feeling of being back inside the womb. By mimicking this familiar environment and soothing your baby's natural startle reflex, a proper swaddle helps your little one settle faster and enjoy longer, more restful stretches of sleep.

Newborn swaddled in a Sleep of Mind® swaddle blanket, sleeping on their back in a bassinet, seen from above.

Arms out: method 1

Follow the steps, then watch the full wrap.

Step-by-step illustration of swaddling a baby with arms out, method 1, with text instructions.
Watch method 1

Arms out: method 2

Follow the steps, then watch the full wrap.

Step-by-step diagram for free arm swaddling, method 2, with text instructions.
Watch method 2

Arms in

Follow the steps, then watch the full wrap.

Step-by-step diagram of the arms-in swaddle technique with text instructions.
Watch the arms-in wrap

Camera placement

Ensure your camera is centered above the sleep space, no more than 4 ft above the mattress. The room should be dark enough to activate your camera's night vision mode.

How to position your monitor

Size & fit guide

Because traditional swaddle blankets are fully adjustable, they don't have rigid physical limits. For the safest, most secure fit, we recommend this blanket for:

AgeNewborn to 2–3 monthsroughly
Weight~5 to 15 lbs2.3 to 6.8 kg
HeightUp to 26 in66 cm

When to stop swaddling

Stop swaddling completely as soon as your baby shows any signs of attempting to roll over. If they are wiggling aggressively or breaking out of the wrap onto their side, it's time to transition to our arms-free sleep sack.

  • Back is bestAlways place your swaddled baby down to sleep on their back—never on their stomach or side.
  • Hip-healthy wrapKeep the swaddle snug around the chest, but loose and roomy around the hips and legs.
  • Check the temperatureOverheating increases sleep risks. Keep the nursery between 68°F and 72°F (20°C to 22°C).