Frequently asked questions

• How much weight is in the Zen Neo™ newborn swaddle?

  The Zen Neo™ Cuddle Pad™ flap weighs just 90 grams, which is evenly distributed into 6 equal zones to keep it from collecting in one area. Unlike all-weighted sleepwear or weighted blankets which the AAP has deemed unsafe for infants, the Zen Neo™ is gently weighted only across the chest, and calibrated to mimic a parent’s gentle embrace, to ensure babies experience uninterrupted comfort.

• How does the womb-like pod in this newborn swaddle help my baby?

  The ergonomic shape of the Zen Neo™ mimics the snug security of the womb, with a stretchy material that hugs your baby against startles, while allowing for natural movement—creating the best newborn swaddle womb-to-world transition. What’s more, the Zen Neo™ has a 2-way zipper allows for diaper changes without waking your baby.

• When should I transition my baby out of the Zen Neo™?

  Once your baby starts showing signs of rolling over, it's time to move from a swaddle to a sleep sack. For a seamless transition, we suggest upgrading from this gently weighted newborn swaddle to our gently weighted Zen Sack®

• Why do so many parents say the Zen Neo is the best newborn swaddle?

  The Zen Neo™ newborn swaddle has become a nesting essential, because it provides uninterrupted comfort by easing the transition from womb to world. This newborn swaddle’s natural pod design keeps baby snug, while a Cuddle Pad™ distributes gentle weight evenly across the baby’s chest to mimic the feel of your embrace and soothe baby through startles.

• What’s the difference between the Zen Neo™ and the Zen One™?

  Both the Zen Neo™ newborn swaddle and the Zen One™ have gently weighted Cuddle Pads™ that calm like your embrace to provide uninterrupted comfort and longer sleep. They also each feature a natural pod shape and easy- 2-way zipper. The Zen Neo™ is the best newborn swaddle option because it can be worn by brand new babies (6.5-11 lbs.), and features a single weighted flap that distributes gentle weight evenly across the chest. The Zen One™, which has gently weighted Cuddle Pads™ in 3 areas, is perfect for slightly larger babies, particularly as their sleep preferences change over the first 6 months, because it adapts to every sleep style.

• What’s the difference between the Zen Neo™ newborn swaddle and the Zen Swaddle®?

  The Zen Neo™ newborn swaddle simplifies swaddling with a natural pod-shape and easy-to-use features like a two-way zipper and hidden self-fastener, while the Zen Swaddle® offers a more traditional wrap design. The weighted section on the Zen Neo™ has a single weighted flap that distributes gentle weight evenly across the chest, while the Zen Swaddle® is gently weighted in three key areas.

• What is The Cuddle Effect™—and how can a Zen Neo™ newborn swaddle trigger it?

  The Cuddle Effect is a proven metabolic response that babies experience when they are held, that triggers relaxation and well-being, improves sleep and promotes healthy development. Research on Deep Touch Pressure (DTP) shows that babies experience the Cuddle Effect when they feel gentle pressure in the places you naturally hold them. Like all Nested Bean newborn swaddles, the Zen Neo™ newborn swaddle is designed with a gently weighted Cuddle Pad™ that calms like your embrace to reduce wakeups from the startle reflex and promote the Cuddle Effect.

• Does the Zen Neo™ meet industry safety standards?

  Like all our newborn swaddles, the Zen Neo adheres to all Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines around product construction, flammability and more. The Cuddle Pad™ is self-contained and cannot cause overheating, and the gentle weight provides uninterrupted comfort.

• How long does it take the Zen Neo™ newborn swaddle to work?

  As with all our gently weighted Zen Sleepwear™, most parents report that the Zen Neo™ newborn swaddle improves their baby’s sleep in 1 to 3 nights.

• How does the Zen Neo™ newborn swaddle hold up in the washing machine?

  All Nested Bean swaddles are made of the highest-grade fabrics, and are designed to withstand multiple washings. To protect the fabric quality, we recommend washing your Zen Neo™in cold water, on a gentle cycle and tumble dry on low heat.