embé Starter Swaddle Wrap vs Love to Dream Swaddle UP Organic (Original and Lite)
The Swaddle UP Organic (Original and Lite) is lighter: 0.2 vs 0.5 TOG. The Starter Swaddle Wrap is arms in; the Swaddle UP Organic (Original and Lite) is arms up. The Swaddle UP Organic (Original and Lite) lists for $7.04 less.
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| embé Starter Swaddle Wrap | Love to Dream Swaddle UP Organic (Original and Lite) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wrap or zip swaddle | Wrap or zip swaddle |
| List price | $44.99 | $37.95Lowest price |
| Sizes | Adjustable (3 lengths): up to 22 in | Newborn: 5–8.5 lb, up to 24 in Small: 8–13 lb, up to 25 in Medium: 13–19 lb, up to 27 in |
| TOG | 0.5 | 0.2, 1 |
| Arms | Arms in | Arms up |
| Stop swaddling when | Not listed | Suitable from newborn to approximately 3 months or when baby is starting to show signs of rolling |
| Room for hips and legs | Yes, per the maker | Yes, per the maker |
| Closure | adjustable snaps | 2-way zipper with chin zip guard |
| Material | 100% cotton jersey knit | 95% organic cotton, 5% elastane (per the maker) |
| Organic | Not listed | Yes, per the maker |
| Machine washable | Yes | Yes |
| Maker's use notes | Not listed | Choose size by weight. Consult a healthcare professional first for babies born prematurely or with medical needs. |
embé Starter Swaddle Wrap
Cotton jersey swaddle with a legs-in or legs-out pouch and snaps to adjust length, arms held in.
- Legs-in or legs-out design
- No weight range listed
Love to Dream Swaddle UP Organic (Original and Lite)
The arms-up Swaddle UP made with mostly organic cotton, sold in a 1.0 TOG and a 0.2 TOG (per the maker).
- Organic cotton blend (per the maker)
- Two TOG choices
- Arms-up design
- Costs a bit more than the plain cotton version
- Outgrown by about 3 months or first rolling
Starter Swaddle Wrap or Swaddle UP Organic (Original and Lite)?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Is the Swaddle UP Organic (Original and Lite) cheaper than the Starter Swaddle Wrap?
Yes. $37.95 versus $44.99 list price.
Which is lighter?
The Swaddle UP Organic (Original and Lite) at 0.2 TOG versus 0.5 TOG for the Starter Swaddle Wrap. TOG is a fabric warmth rating. Each maker publishes its own room-temperature chart; use the chart for the product you have. Safe sleep: see the AAP's guide to safe sleep and NICHD Safe to Sleep. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
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