https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 09:29:41 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/aa-swaddles-bamboo-or-muslin#post-1997982 Fri, 26 Dec 2014 01:17:24 +0000 QBbride 1997982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have both and prefer the muslin swaddles! I found the bamboo soft but really slippery and snagged easily. I also found they sort of lost their square shape! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/aa-swaddles-bamboo-or-muslin#post-1997970 Fri, 26 Dec 2014 00:05:53 +0000 birdofafeather 1997970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Happygal: @LindsayInNY: the flannel swaddle was DH's fave. He could get such a tight swaddle with it!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/aa-swaddles-bamboo-or-muslin#post-1997960 Thu, 25 Dec 2014 23:36:06 +0000 Mrs.ThinMint 1997960@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm all about the swaddle blankets. We don't actually swaddle with them, just use them as blankets. Bamboo is nice, but it snags SOO easily. You can't have any velcro bibs if you have bamboo because they will mess the blankets up. I like muslin better, but my suggestion is to buy the boutique muslin blankets instead of the ones in the packs because they are much softer. I also feel like the muslin blankets are warmer than the bamboo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/aa-swaddles-bamboo-or-muslin#post-1997950 Thu, 25 Dec 2014 23:10:27 +0000 daniellemybelle 1997950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Muslin is much better for swaddling but we ended up using swaddlers like Swaddle Me &amp; Halo, so the bamboo A&amp;A blankets have gotten a lot more use. They are so light &amp; breathable I was comfortable using them as a blanket for LO early on and she uses one kind of like a sheet with a thicker blanket now. I have used them as nursing covers or just to wrap up LO (not actually swaddle) for walks and things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/aa-swaddles-bamboo-or-muslin#post-1996995 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 10:55:35 +0000 Happygal 1996995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Weagle: I just washed and folded the one we have--I agree with the size and softness. Perhaps I should take advantage of the sale myself! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/aa-swaddles-bamboo-or-muslin#post-1996948 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 10:06:39 +0000 Weagle 1996948@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: @Happygal: We have one SwaddleDesigns flannel blanket, and it's awesome! It's huge and very soft. I use it more than any other blanket - including A&amp;As. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/aa-swaddles-bamboo-or-muslin#post-1996841 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 08:10:12 +0000 Happygal 1996841@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: They seem to be pretty similar to A &amp; A! I'll take a close look after Christmas and can compare sizes. No baby yet, so I can't tell you how they hold up with staying put in a swaddle, multiple washings, etc. The flannel one is nice and soft. Annnnddd......at around $5 right now, I say it's worth trying out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/aa-swaddles-bamboo-or-muslin#post-1996710 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 22:48:01 +0000 Madison43 1996710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bamboo are definitely softer but too slippery for swaddling </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/aa-swaddles-bamboo-or-muslin#post-1996704 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 22:40:38 +0000 yoursilverlining 1996704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only bought the bamboo ones because the muslin ones felt so rough. LO would not tolerate being swaddled from day 1, so we never swaddled. We still have the same set I bought before LO was born - she's 2.5 and still uses those 3 blankets all the time. She naps with 1 every day, and I use them tons in the summer and spring when I wear LO to block the sun without adding warmth. We've never had any snagging issues, even with almost daily use at times. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/aa-swaddles-bamboo-or-muslin#post-1996699 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 22:25:09 +0000 LindsayInNY 1996699@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Happygal: What's your thoughts on Swaddle Designs? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/aa-swaddles-bamboo-or-muslin#post-1995654 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 10:50:55 +0000 catlady 1995654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have some of each. The bamboo is super soft and luxurious but snags easily and doesn't swaddle well. Really nice as light blankets though. For a good swaddle, I'd still with the muslin, plus you get more choices of patterns. :)</p> <p>Just a tip, if you want to just test one, you can get individual ones on ebay. I did that instead of buying in packs. They were all brand new. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/aa-swaddles-bamboo-or-muslin#post-1995574 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 10:13:46 +0000 prettylizy 1995574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We tried to swaddle with the bamboo and it just wouldn't hold! I say stick with muslin </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/aa-swaddles-bamboo-or-muslin#post-1995572 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 10:13:11 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1995572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The bamboo are nice and silky but aren't as absorbent as the muslin and not as good for swaddling. I prefer the bamboo for sheets but the cotton for daily baby use.</p> <p>ETA: the snagging is a problem for the bamboo. Especially if they get near Velcro. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/aa-swaddles-bamboo-or-muslin#post-1995568 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 10:11:17 +0000 anonysquire 1995568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have lots of bamboo but prefer the muslin because it doesn't snag as easy!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/aa-swaddles-bamboo-or-muslin#post-1995494 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 09:42:38 +0000 autumnlove 1995494@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The bamboo are softer but sucked for swaddling. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/aa-swaddles-bamboo-or-muslin#post-1995474 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 09:33:33 +0000 Anya 1995474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Great question, I have been wondering the same thing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/aa-swaddles-bamboo-or-muslin#post-1995364 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 08:26:23 +0000 Happygal 1995364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: no experience using either with a baby just yet, but I've received both! The bamboo is so soft and I imagine using it for lots of other things past swaddling.</p> <p>I've also received some from SwaddleDesigns. One is flannel, which might be perfect for my winter baby. They are having lots of sales right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/aa-swaddles-bamboo-or-muslin#post-1995358 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 08:21:44 +0000 jetsa 1995358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS was never a baby that liked to be swaddled so idk on that. We like the bamboo a little better just because they are softer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/aa-swaddles-bamboo-or-muslin#post-1995352 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 08:18:12 +0000 petunia354 1995352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bamboo is definitely softer! We didn't purchase these until later though, so I have no experience with trying to swaddle with the bamboo. I agree with Blackbird that the bamboo seems slicker than muslin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/aa-swaddles-bamboo-or-muslin#post-1995345 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 08:08:27 +0000 blackbird 1995345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have both types and E sleeps with the bamboo one but the bamboo one is more slick than the regular muslin so it doesn't hold a super tight swaddle. The regular muslin one holds better, but still not awesome. Frankly, i was unimpressed with either once she was rolling around a bit! I think as a cover, blanket, etc etc, I like the bamboo because it's softer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/aa-swaddles-bamboo-or-muslin#post-1995342 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 08:06:45 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1995342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does anyone have experience with both of these blankets? I want to buy a new pack for baby girl. We only had the muslin with lo1, and I was wanting to splurge on the bamboo this time, but I am not sure 1) that they are really better or 2) if it is really worth the extra cost for one less blanket. We will use them for swaddling in the beginning, and as a nursing cover and car seat/stroller cover and blanket. </p> <p>Any advice? </p>