Anyone who has every tried swaddling knows how difficult it can be with the standard receiving blanket. It's not quite large enough and when you try to use a regular blanket, it's usually too big or bulky and doesn't maintain the swaddle effect. I always struggled with this until I received two complimentary Koala Kuddles blankets to review. I'm a bit partial to Australian products as my middle child is half Australian and my dear friend is from there too. Koala Kuddles is a wonderful option for parents who want to swaddle their children the correct way. Australian moms have long known the effects of a good swaddle.
Babies that are swaddled may sleep better as the blanket's material allows air flow thus decreasing overheating, provides a snug fit to mimic that comfort in the womb and is soft. The Koala Kuddles even get softer with each wash. I was able to see the difference in both blankets as one was straight from the box and the other was prewashed for me. They were both soft but after repeated washings, it did feel softer.
Another aspect I like about Koala Kuddles is the size. Since they are larger, they do swaddle better and they have other uses such as a cover for a nursing mom, a shield from the sun in the stroller and a blanket.
The Koala Kuddles come in three choices:
Australian Animals 3 Pack:
A fun and whimsical design that incorporates animals native to Australia, including the kangaroo, giant sea turtle, crocodile and platypus. Design is printed in burgundy and cream onto 100% muslin cotton cloth. Cloth is lightweight, breathable and ideal for the perfect swaddle. Softens with every wash!
Polka Dots 3 Pack:
Polka dot pattern printed in tints of Koala Kuddles green. Design is printed on 100% muslin cotton cloth. Cloth is lightweight, breathable and ideal for the perfect swaddle. Softens with every wash!
Assorted Swaddles Animals and Polka Dots 3 Pack:
Assorted Koala Kuddle swaddling blankets. Includes both Australian Mammals and Polka Dot patterns. Choose from two Animals and one Polka Dot design or two Polka Dot and one Animal design. Cloth is lightweight, breathable and ideal for the perfect swaddle. Softens with every wash!
There are even helpful hints on how to swaddle or you can watch a video:
About Koala Kuddles:I moved from Sydney, Australia to Kansas with my family in 2005. When my baby boy was born in 2006, I was very surprised my American friends had never seen anything like the swaddling wraps (receiving blankets) I was using from home. After subsequently giving mine away, and my friends telling all their friends about them, I thought I would create and sell my own swaddles. And so Koala Kuddles was born! Now based out of Austin, these authentically Australian wraps make a wonderfully unique baby shower gift for a friend or your own baby! I hope you enjoy and cherish them as much we do in Australia!
I really liked the Koala Kuddles Swaddling Blankets and would recommend them. My baby did seem to sleep longer and better and they really were soft especially after the repeated wash.
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To see a list of retailers who carry Koala Kuddles, click here.
