Cozy Cocoons take the wads out of swaddling

Last week I needed a baby gift for a neighbor who has it all. I ordered a cotton, leopard print swaddling sack from Cozy Cocoon. Even if you have it all, I figured, a little leopard print can't hurt. Plus that matching “gnome” hat? Irresistable!

Cozy Cocoons are an absolutely brilliant and simple concept. So much so, that I whacked myself on the forehead when I saw one. Why didn’t I think of that? Made of soft stretchy cotton knit, and shaped somewhat like a sock, you roll the cocoon up over the baby and viola! Snug as a bug in a rug. Nothing to wrap. Nothing to tuck. No Velcro and no fuss.

The experts, like Dr. Harvey Karp, all recommend swaddling. In short; babies love it. They feel safe, secure and peaceful when they are bound. It is good for them. It is even believed to lower the incidence of SIDS.

My son Fox loved being swaddled. I was amazed at how much easier it was to soothe him and nurse him when he was bundled up. He was able to sleep longer and more soundly when swaddled. He did not startle as easily or scratch himself in his sleep. The only problems we had were with the blankets unwrapping and bunching up. That's where I sprang into action. Day or night. Never mind unicyclists, knife throwers and flaming sword swallowers. I was a one woman talent show with my Zen-like rapid baby wrapping skills. I could soothe a baby in ten seconds flat. I had studied the maternity nurses and apprenticed with elderly grandmas alike. Unfortunately my mom and husband had not. And woe to the caregiver that could not wrap him up quickly and properly! We all wish they'd had a cozy cocoon.

I did not give that Cozy Cocoon to my neighbor after all. I tested it on her baby, to be sure it worked, but I loved it so much that I had to keep it for myself. Just in case I someday decide to have another child. I would not want to go into it without this stretchy, cotton, leopard stroke of simple genius.

Instead, I gave my neighbor some cute little clothes for the baby. She thanked me politely. But I think she really wanted the Cocoon!

Cozy Cocoons come in a number of colors and styles, including Organic and tye dyed. Mommies with Style click here for a super special discount page, that includes some exclusive new styles. This offer is good through the end of April.