There’s a lot to love about organic muslin cotton swaddles. They are soft, durable, breathable and perfect for your baby’s skin. When you wrap your baby like a burrito in one of these swaddle blankets, they get that womb-like feeling that promotes longer sleep and calmness.
But that’s not all muslin cotton swaddles can do. These blankets are extremely versatile, and we have listed ten ways you can utilize them in your day to day child-rearing life.
- As a changing mat
100% cotton baby swaddles are really soft and thick, making them the perfect base for diaper changes. This comes especially handy when you are away from home because you can’t trust those public changing tables.
- As a nursing cover
We love to breastfeed, but we also need privacy. A cotton muslin blanket provides the best nursing cover because it’s breathable, and it does not make your baby feel hot and suffocated in there.
- As a burp cloth
After your baby has sucked up all that milk, you can expect them to burp and spit up disgusting liquids in a few minutes. A cotton swaddle is soft and absorbent enough to soak up the spit, and they are easy to clean. Simply drape it on your shoulder and hold your baby up straight after breastfeeding.
- As a sun shield
We have used cotton swaddles as sun shields in so many ways. The most common one is covering the stroller or pram when walking outside. The stroller may have a sunshade, but it’s never enough to protect your child from the bright sun and the dust coming their way.
We have also draped a muslin swaddle on the car window to keep the sun away from the baby. This allows them to enjoy the car ride and fall asleep.
- As a playtime cover
I know you mop your floors daily and vacuum the carpet, but that doesn’t mean it’s clean or safe enough for the baby. Placing a cotton swaddle on the carpet provides a soft, clean and delicate place for your baby to sit and play. This however only works if your child is not going to crawl away.
- As a blanket
When it’s time to nap in the afternoon or sleep during those hot nights, a cotton muslin swaddle will work better than their regular blankets. It’s soft, light and breathable, so the baby will remain cool and comfortable. You can also pack two cotton swaddles instead of a blanket when going somewhere.
- As a picnic blanket
When your child finally outgrows their muslin swaddle, you don’t have to get rid of it. There are still many ways to utilize them. For example, you can use them as picnic blankets since they are so soft and large. You can also use the swaddles as kitchen towels and hair wraps.
- As a lovie
Babies love security blankets. They especially love it if the blanket is soft, cuddly and familiar. If you can wrap the blanket into a snuggly lovie, your child will hold onto it before sleeping and snooze away into dreamland.
- As a towel
Don’t you just hate it when your baby's towel doesn’t fit inside the diaper bag when you are going away for a couple of days? You can leave the towel behind and simply pack a muslin cotton swaddle instead. It’s soft and absorbent enough to be a towel yet light enough to pack in a bag.
- As a teething comforter
If you are observant, you've probably seen your teething child digging into their swaddle blanket with their teeth. The edges of a muslin cotton blanket are very chewable, and they provide some comfort to your child’s gums. Unlike those plastic teethers, the cotton swaddle soaks up the dribble, and it’s easy to clean.
I don’t know about you, but we can probably find even more uses for muslin swaddles. They are one of those things that you won’t regret buying a few of. Our 100% cotton baby swaddles are large, beautifully decorated and extremely durable. The material gets softer with every wash, and your baby’s skin will appreciate the softness and lack of irritation.