Thursday, October 2, 2014

Swaddling babies with Zipadee Zip and cheaper alternative

Zipadee Zip solution for swaddling babies was featured in the 1st episode of the 6th season of Shark Tank. Infants can startle and wake up themselves when their arms move freely. There are many people who can not swaddle babies properly and this prevents them and their babies from sleeping. Zipadee Zip wearable blanket is a simple solution to the problem. It uses a zipper, so you don't need to learn how to swaddle.

Video demonstration of how baby wakes himself/herself up (skip the first part of this promo video as it shows that someone didn't even try to swaddle the infant properly)



The wearable blanket costs 35 USD and is old via the official web-site only. You can't even find it on Amazon.

However Amazon offers a great alternative to Zipadee Zip - Summer Infant ComfortMe - and it is almost twice cheaper than Zipadee Zip.

Summer Infant ComfortMe wearable blanket

Summer Infant offers swaddling solutions for 4 stages:
  1. SwaddlePod, Simple Swaddle Solution
    Ideal for newborns, SwaddlePod creates a cozy womb-like feeling for baby and helps prevent the startle reflex that can wake baby. Simple and easy to use, just zip baby into the pod for a secure, comfortable fit.
  2. SwaddleMe Adjustable Infant Wrap
    Wrap baby securely in SwaddleMe for a safer, better sleep. Extra soft, adjustable wings provide a perfect snug fit, even for wiggly babies. The secure design creates a cozy, womb-like feeling for baby and prevents the startle reflex that can wake up your infant. Designed with leading safe-sleep experts, SwaddleMe is trusted by parents around the globe.
  3. WrapSack, Transitioning Swaddler & Wearable Blanket
    SwaddleMe WrapSack is the perfect 2-in-1 swaddler and sleep sack, providing a safer alternative to loose blankets in the crib. It comfortably swaddles baby’s arms while allowing for more leg room and movement. Baby can sleep with both arms in, both arms out, or one of each. Simple and easy to use, the WrapSack grows with baby as they learn to sleep without being swaddled.
  4. ComfortMe Wearable Blanket
    The ComfortMe Wearable Blanket offers extended sleeves to keep baby’s arms warm and to give them a feeling of security and comfort as they learn to sleep through the night. In addition, the ComfortMe offers a bottom zipper to make diaper changes easy and keeps zipper pulls safely away from baby.

2 comments:

  1. My baby son is 4 months old and I found that swaddle transition sacks, we bought the Zipadee-Zip, really help. Part of my sons colic symptoms is that he really needs to feel secure. The Zipadee-Zip is taught and really makes him feel supported. He loves it! Of course I also have made other changes such as his diet, sleeping patterns, and using white noise machines. I had to combine a few solutions together to get him to feel soothed. If you are a mother with a colicky child, I wish you the best, hang in there as I know it can be tough to manage life with these baby issues. Stay strong!

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  2. Thank you for your comment, Priscilla!

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