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Bub's Nuggets 🐣
Baby-led weaning — letting babies feed themselves — was popularised by UK midwife Gill Rapley in 2005.
Bub's Nuggets 🐣
Baby-led weaning — letting babies feed themselves — was popularised by UK midwife Gill Rapley in 2005.
Bub's Nuggets 🐣
Baby-led weaning — letting babies feed themselves — was popularised by UK midwife Gill Rapley in 2005.
The arms-up design really does help babies self-soothe and sleep longer, but getting the sizing right is tricky and it can look awkwardly bulky on smaller newborns. Perfect for parents of newborns with strong startle reflexes who struggle with traditional swaddles; skip it if your baby is already rolling or if you're past the 8-week mark.
⚠️Babies outgrow these surprisingly fast, so don't stock up on multiple sizes in advance—most parents report needing it for only 6-8 weeks before their baby starts rolling and needs to transition out.
BubsNest expert analysis of 5 parenting forum discussions
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“Swaddle Up nearly doubles sleep duration for many babies”
Solid Choice
The Swaddle Up is a well-reviewed baby sleep sack that helps calm the startle reflex and enables self-soothing. Parents praise its snug fit, soft fabrics, and ability to extend sleep, but some note it can be bulky and tricky to size correctly. It seems best suited for newborns and young infants, with mixed reviews for older babies and toddlers.
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Tips from parents
Check the sizing guide carefully and consider your baby's weight, not just age or height, to find the best fit.
Transition to the Swaddle Up Transition Bag once your baby starts showing signs of rolling to ensure safe sleep.
Stop swaddling and move to arms-free sleep once your baby can roll over to avoid the risk of suffocation.
