Frequently asked questions

• How much weight is in the Nested Bean Zen One™ swaddle?

  The Zen One adapts to your baby’s unique sleep style at every stage, from birth through rolling—the perfect 3 to 6-month swaddle. For newborns, a secure inner band holds arms down to prevent the startle reflex. For little finger suckers, the Nested Bean Zen One™ has breathable mesh sleeves that keep hands in but accessible, so babies can self-soothe. As baby starts to roll, removable sleeves allow for arms-out swaddling. At every stage, built-in Cuddle Pads™ provide gentle pressure that mimics the feel of your embrace, so your baby experiences uninterrupted comfort and longer sleep.

• How can the Nested Bean Zen One™ be used in different ways?

  The Zen One adapts to your baby’s unique sleep style at every stage, from birth through rolling—the perfect 3 to 6-month swaddle. For newborns, a secure inner band holds arms down to prevent the startle reflex. For little finger suckers, the Nested Bean Zen One™ has breathable mesh sleeves that keep hands in but accessible, so babies can self-soothe. As baby starts to roll, removable sleeves allow for arms-out swaddling. At every stage, built-in Cuddle Pads™ provide gentle pressure that mimics the feel of your embrace, so your baby experiences uninterrupted comfort and longer sleep.

• When should I transition my baby out of the Nested Bean Zen One™ swaddle?

  With most swaddles, once your baby starts begins to roll over, it's time to begin the transition from a swaddle to a sleep sack. But the Nested Bean The Zen One™ can safely be used as a 3 to 6-month swaddle—even if your baby has started to roll—by removing the mesh sleeves and swaddling arms-out.

• What is The Cuddle Effect™—and how can the Nested Bean Zen One™ 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. The Nested Bean Zen One ™ is designed with gently weighted Cuddle Pads™ that calm like your embrace to reduce wakeups from the startle reflex and promote the Cuddle Effect. The perfect 3 to 6-month swaddle for changing sleep preferences.

• Can I use the Nested Bean Zen™ One with my baby’s arms free?

  Yes, to use the Nested Bean Zen One™ with arms free, remove the mesh sleeves from the swaddle.

• How do I know which mesh sleeve goes on which side of the Nested Bean™ Zen One?

  When reattaching the sleeves on the Nested Bean Zen One™, the zipper should start at the back of the product and zip over the baby’s shoulder to the front. The final position should be at your baby’s armpit. If you’re having trouble zipping the sleeves back on, try switching them.

• Does the Nested Bean Zen One™ meet industry safety standards?

  The Nested Bean Zen One™ adheres to all Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines around product construction, flammability and more. The Cuddle Pad™ in the Nested Bean Zen One™ is self-contained and cannot cause overheating, and the gentle weight provides uninterrupted comfort.

• How long does it take the Nested Bean Zen One™ to work?

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

• How do Nested Bean Zen One™ swaddles hold up in the washing machine?

  Nested Bean Zen One™ swaddles are made of the highest-grade fabrics, and, as essential 3 to 6-month swaddles, are designed to withstand multiple washings. To protect the fabric quality, we recommend washing them in cold water, on a gentle cycle and tumble dry on low heat.

• Does the Nested Bean Zen One™ allow for easy diaper changes?

  Yes. The 2-way zipper on the Nested Bean Zen One™ makes nighttime changes a breeze—no disruptive ‘un-swaddling’—so babies can sleep through diaper changes.