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 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.

SPSR Express plans to deliver goods from US and European shops to Russia directly

SPSR Express courier service will be delivering pacakges from British and American online stores directly. Expected delivery time is 3-7 days while the price will be about $20 per kilogramm. It is significantly faster than USPS Priority Mail International and USPS Express Mail International (Russian post and EMS).

Starting February 18th, 2013 SPSR Express will start getting packages from International delivery services directly (thus avoiding Russian post). SPSR has signed agreements with British WorldNet Direct and Scandinavian Smartguy already. The former helps to deliver packages from about half of the British online retailers including ASOS. WorldNet Direct has been testing SPSR Express services. SPSR Express is planning to sign an agreement with american Fiftyone that delivers purchases from more than 200 american online retailers inlcuding DKNY, Macy's, Sears, Shoes, etc. By the end of the year SPSR expects to deliver 20% of international packages to Russia.

Hopefully Shipito freight forwarder will sign an agreement with SPSR Express as well. Otherwise it will lose many customers from Russia who can use SPSR Express directly or via other freight forwarders (like Pochtoy, Qwintry, Shopotam, NYCMSK).

Russian shipping forwarder Shopotam (ex. EbayToday) offers more shipping methods bypassing Russian Post

Many major shipping forwarders offer alternative shipping methods bypassing state postal services and major courier services like DHL, Fedex, UPS. This allows to get better pricing and/or faster delivery. Moreover alternative shopping methods are more secure than state postal services.

For example, one of the biggest shipping forwarders in Russia Shopotam (former EbayToday) offers express delivery by SPSR Express and economy delivery by Boxberry. Both bypass Russian Post completely. And while you can deliver by SPSR Express much faster (5-10 days), the rates are comparable with USPS Express Mail International (EMS).



You may find more details on the Shopotam web-site.

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