We love our zen swaddle!

I'm a first time mom, so it was challenging figuring out how my baby was going to sleep best. I tried 4 different swaddles/sacks/ etc. This one doesn't allow her feet to move as much because if offers the insert inside for smaller babies. She also likes the weight on her chest and both sides. She doesn't sleep well unless she's in her Zen swaddle. Will be ordering more!

I like these swaddles, but after about 2 mos of use, one of them ripped at the seam. Disappointing because I otherwise like the product.

Our 6 week old enjoys being swaddles but grew out of other swaddles too quickly and wiggles out of them frequently. He stays snug as a bug in a rug between diaper changes and never startles himself awake anymore. Getting 3-5 hours uninterrupted every night.

We love the weighted feel it's been awesome to help her feel nice and secure !

It worked instantly! She knows that once we wrap her up it's time for bed. She sleeps anywhere from 4-6 hours in it and about 20 minutes without it. Highly recommend it for any parent who wants more than 20 minutes of sleep with a newborn.

I was very skeptical when I first ordered, but fell in love instantly. We started using at 4 weeks and our baby loves it. We use it every night, she loves to be swaddled with her arms free and this allows that easily. The quality is excellent, I was hesitant to wash, but it washes up really well, the Velcro is still strong after many many washes. It's now my go to baby shower gift!

I purchased the swaddle blanket in order to help with my son's daytime naps. Unfortunately it didn't work as my expectation. But the quality of the swaddle is really good and lasts long because of its long wings. My son kept using it until four months before we remove his swaddle completely while Halo swaddle is retired earlier because it's too small for him. We recommend it to my cousin who is going to have her kid in this June. Hopefully it will work for younger kids.

This has been the best thing we have bought for our little guy. Before we bought the swaddle, I was not able to lay him in his bassinet to sleep. He had to sleep on me. The night we got it and tried it on him he was so fussy. The moment we put it on him, he fell asleep almost immediately. Now he sleeps between 4-7 hrs stretches when he wears it. This will be my number one recommendation to all my friends for their babies! We love it! Thank you!

My daughter loves it.

Unfortunately my baby hates it. She likes having her arms free so she can suck on her fist and stroke her face. I've tried swaddling her arms free but she still doesn't like it. But I'm still going to keep it and hopefully my next baby will like it. :)

Super cute and I wanted it to work but my son did not like it. Super bummed about it.

I love this! I had several swaddles but my daughter outgrown it already. This has longer space for her legs. She sleeps longer when wrapped like a burrito and this definitely works the magic for me!

LOVE IT and it's great for Colicky Babies Zen Swaddles are my little man's favorite ones. They cost more than some swaddles but you get what you pay for because these are quality swaddles. Here's what I love about them: 1. Super duper soft Peruvian cotton. Seems to get better after each wash. The fabric on the Classic is lighter so it's perfect for summer 2. There is a little pocket inside that makes these perfect swaddles for babies to grow into. He used the pocket when he was a newborn. 3. It's lightly weighted!!! Probably my favorite part and what makes these different than other swaddles. The little beads just brought a little extra comfort to him, he thought I was there holding him. 4. The soft big huge velcro. This makes it easy to swaddle them up fast because the velcro strips are so big. 5. This is much safer than receiving blankets and definitely the way to go. It's also great for babies with colic [like mine]. Cute packaging and perfect for gifts. My only suggestion is when washing it to velcro it shut. You can read my full review and see more images on my blog: http://makeitcozee.blogspot.com/2014/07/the-classic-zen-swaddle-by-nested-bean.html

Nice swaddler - great fabric I think this swaddle blanket is a great idea. We purchased this for our third baby when she was a month old. She was a tad small (early) and still is, weighing under 8lbs to 9lbs 5oz during our Zen Swaddler use thus far. The blanket is made of fabulous fabric, lovely design, and weights are as shown and explained. I love the velcro location and strength and that it came with velcro covers (paired strips). Maybe that was for packaging and shipping, but they're great for washing as it keeps the swaddle blanket and other items safe (my non-Zen modern swaddlers do not have this velcro cover, must be velcroed to themselves and washed in fine mesh bags, and still manage to attack other laundry and themselves to cause minor damage). As we're experienced in traditional swaddling, she has room to grow into this blanket a bit, and I don't want to have the velcro sounds disturb her during nighttime changes or adjustments, we just keep the velcro covers on (don't use the velcro for swaddling at this time). Since she's small, and the fabric is stretchy, it wraps around her for a very secure swaddling solution (even without the velcro). She's a pretty calm baby and sleeps well, but does (as she should) prefer to be held and cuddled to sleep. She seems to enjoy being cuddled by the Classic Zen Swaddle blanket for nap times and bedtime.

An Awesome Swaddle It is an awesome swaddle. One of the few things that will calm my daughter down and allow her to fall asleep. Worth the money.

This swaddle really helped in the early months! This swaddle really helped in the early months! My daughter was very sensitive to touch, so the added weight helped her sleep. I should give 5 stars, but my daughter is really long so she outgrew it too fast- not the products fault at all.

This swaddle is the best. Saved our sanity. Baby was able to sleep for the first time in her crib through the night.

Good and Soothing Does a great job of swaddling our babies (one at a time of course) and does seem to soothe them well. Easy on and off. Well finished and good looking.

this cute little sack slips on easily and quickly Bought this when my little one wouldn't stay swaddled at 4 weeks. Seemed to provide comfort and not as restless. Our little one still fought to get arms out but overall calmer and helped baby stay asleep. I also found that when we would swaddle with the blanket our little one would wake up, this cute little sack slips on easily and quickly, rarely wakes.

Love this Swaddle This swaddle is perfect! I got my first one as a gift and ordered a second one to have a back up. The soft breathable fabric is comfortable for my sleeping little one. It is very easy to use and the design makes for a quick re-swaddle for night time feedings.

This product was a game changer for us. My 10-week-old daughter has a hard time sleeping if she isn't being held. I wear her in a carrier for most of her daytime naps, but nights were really a struggle for us. She would sleep the first couple hours of the night in her bassinet, but after waking to eat, would only sleep if I was holding her- so she would spend the rest of the night sleeping on my chest. We tried a few other swaddles but weren't impressed with the results. I finally ordered one of these because the concept of the weighted pouches really appealed to me. I'm so glad I did, because it has completely changed nights in our house! The quality of the materials are amazing, but the weighted pouches really put it in a class all of its own. As a special education teacher, I've frequently used weighted vests with some of my students, so I've seen that even just a little pressure/weight can make a big difference in helping a kid stay calm and relaxed. The idea behind this swaddle makes perfect sense to me in that regard. For babies like mine, who really crave being held, this product is a great way to give them that input while still helping them sleep on their own. I love rocking and nursing my daughter to sleep and am happy to hold or wear her for some naps, but I've slept much better since she began sleeping in her bassinet at night. I really appreciate that this product allowed us to make that transition gently and I plan to purchase one of the Zen sleep slacks for after the swaddle!

Must Have This product is amazing! Helped my son sleep through the night right away. Makes them feel very secure. I own two and have been giving them as gifts to all my new mommy friends! Highly recommend.

Zen Swaddle is a winner! My daughter just had a baby and I bought her the Zen Swaddle. The baby loves it and sleeps longer and is not as restless as he is when she uses a different swaddle. I just ordered another one for her, so she'll have and extra. What a great product!

The Best Swaddle for Baby and Parents **Updated: Baby loves this Swaddle, we use it every night. Only took about a week for him to get used to it, now he loves it. Tried several, our baby took to this one the best, and it is also super easy to wrap him in. Also, via my older review below: I had ordered blue and they sent white: I told them and they sent me a free Blue; definitely left me a satisfied customer who felt like they made up for the mistake well. Previous: Our now 1 month old baby seems to be taking to it now, getting to sleep effectively. Took a little time, week or so, for him to get used to, and for us to strap him inside well enough. In the future, if he keeps getting to sleep great, I would change to 5 stars. Unfortunately though, the seller sent us a white colored one, when I ordered a blue, but oh well on that I guess.

Nice fabric but no miracles Not our magic fix. We used it for about 10 nights on our 2 month old. There was no increase in sleep, sadly. The fabric is buttery soft which I loved. This just wasn't the fix we needed.

great idea, nice fabric the weighted sections are a very good idea. I think I discovered this product and purchased it a tad late but at 3 months, my baby does use it occasionally. When she is having trouble settling down, I swaddle her in this and it definitely helps her to soothe. It is an excellent tool to have in my arsenal. Many of the swaddle blankets of this style allow the babies to wiggle their arms out too easily but the fabric on this Zen Swaddle Classic is a good blend of lightweight, firm, yet flexible. I am pleased with the very soft and lightweight fabric, which is good for these summer months and I don't worry that baby will overheat. (My other 2 babies were winter babies and used flannel swaddles). At 3 months, my baby doesn't have a lot more room to grow in this swaddle -- I doubt she'd fit at 6 months -- but most babies are no longer swaddled by then anyway. We did not have this product as a newborn but the combination of 2 pockets does allow for growth from newborn through the swaddling period. Overall, the product is well-made, a nice fabric, and a great idea. Like any baby product, it may not work for everyone but this is certainly a good one to try.

absolutely love this swaddle Absolutely LOVE this swaddle! My little guy fell asleep best when my hand was rested on his chest while he was in the bassinet or when he was in my arms. Now, swaddled with the Zen Swaddle, it gives him the comfort of an embrace and I get to watch my little guy gently drift off to sleep all swaddled up nice and comfy! Would HANDS DOWN recommend this to ANYONE! (Side note: If you are transitioning from arms in to arms out for swaddling, you can easily leave one out with this swaddle even though it may not appear so.)

Less is more :) At first I was worried the "weighted" sections would be too heavy, but they are not. I like that the material is soft and can allow for repeated washings without making the swaddle rough. Also, the velcro isnt noisy and there isnt too much material; my kid is a kicker and likes to get his hands and feet out so this swaddle is good for his purposes. There is enough material without there being too much to worry about it going over his head. I do wish the swaddle arms were longer so that i could be sure it won't move at night!

Awesome product but it has a hole My daughter is three months old and has been swaddled at night since birth. I bought this one because I needed a bigger size swaddle and wanted to try the weighted beads. She has used it for two nights and has slept 8-8.5 hours straight! I'm impressed!! The only problem is I noticed a hole by the seem. It makes me worry that it won't last.

Love it! We love this swaddler! Nice and big for my chunky 3 month old. Will fit her for a long while. She is now sleeping through the night in this swaddler.

swaddle perfection Best swaddle ever! We've tried every kind of swaddle - traditional muslin, snaps, other velcro versions, etc. Most of them did the job, but the Nested Bean Zen Swaddle was better than all of those. The weighted bean portions are clearly a pleasant addition for my son - who calms down immediately once that section is laid on top of his chest sides. I will admit that he was not a fan at first, but that may have been because he was in a fussy phase (thankfully passed that fun stage). Now it is the only swaddle we use. AND, we have given it as a gift to several new parents who all rave about it and have, in turn, recommended it to their friends. Another benefit for us is that our son is quite long for his age - 25 inches at 2 months and almost 26 now at 2 1/2 months - and most other swaddles aren't long enough, even if they claim to be. He outgrew the large sizes for all other swaddles except this one. The quality is also top notch. Ease of use is a nice benefit too - just slide your little one in the appropriate pocket, pull the weighted flap up and rest it on his chest and sides, and secure the flaps one by one. I can easily accomplish this without waking our son up. Even the velcro is quieter than other versions, so if I need to adjust, I can. Anyway, clearly I can't say enough about the product. I'm a big fan! Our son will likely outgrow them before we stop swaddling, so I'll be sad when we have to return to plain muslin wraps, but for now, we are very happy.

swaddle perfection Best swaddle ever! We've tried every kind of swaddle - traditional muslin, snaps, other velcro versions, etc. Most of them did the job, but the Nested Bean Zen Swaddle was better than all of those. The weighted bean portions are clearly a pleasant addition for my son - who calms down immediately once that section is laid on top of his chest sides. I will admit that he was not a fan at first, but that may have been because he was in a fussy phase (thankfully passed that fun stage). Now it is the only swaddle we use. AND, we have given it as a gift to several new parents who all rave about it and have, in turn, recommended it to their friends. Another benefit for us is that our son is quite long for his age - 25 inches at 2 months and almost 26 now at 2 1/2 months - and most other swaddles aren't long enough, even if they claim to be. He outgrew the large sizes for all other swaddles except this one. The quality is also top notch. Ease of use is a nice benefit too - just slide your little one in the appropriate pocket, pull the weighted flap up and rest it on his chest and sides, and secure the flaps one by one. I can easily accomplish this without waking our son up. Even the velcro is quieter than other versions, so if I need to adjust, I can. Anyway, clearly I can't say enough about the product. I'm a big fan! Our son will likely outgrow them before we stop swaddling, so I'll be sad when we have to return to plain muslin wraps, but for now, we are very happy.

Great Swaddle Love the fit on my baby and she sleeps so well. The lightness of the fabric also helps in the summer when it is a bit warmer in the house. Definitely worth the money and would buy again.

favorite swaddle so far! Soft and comfortable.. This is our baby's favorite part of night time routine! We use our Nested Bean every single night and our Baby knows it's bedtime as soon as he's tucked into the swaddle :) we tried all other kinds of swaddle sacks but this one is definitely worth every penny. The only thing reason for the one missing star is the swaddle flaps are kind of long when you tuck them around the baby.

but overall it's my favorite swaddle so far Unlike the swaddle me'' I have, this swaddle stays longer and is harder to get out of. I'm unsure of the poly pressure pieces they added, but overall it's my favorite swaddle so far. I love the extra newborn pocket it keeps their legs in so she doesn't try to kick out of it.

than you from a sleepy mom I wish I found this swaddler earlier. My son grew out of this about 3 weeks after I bought it. It really did the trick for our family. He was only sleeping 3 hours at night and once we put the swaddle on him the time he stayed asleep increased each night. It took a little bit longer to put him in it at night, but it's really not that big of a deal. The Velcro is REALLY strong so that's a bonus.

thank you from a sleepy mom I wish I found this swaddler earlier. My son grew out of this about 3 weeks after I bought it. It really did the trick for our family. He was only sleeping 3 hours at night and once we put the swaddle on him the time he stayed asleep increased each night. It took a little bit longer to put him in it at night, but it's really not that big of a deal. The Velcro is REALLY strong so that's a bonus.

Favorite Swaddle So Far So far this swaddle has worked great for us and our four week old. Curious to try the sack as our little one is not a fan of having his arms pinned down - regardless we have been using this swaddle nightly and it really does seem that it helps him sleep a little longer, and perhaps get to sleep a little more quickly. Very easy to use (especially for someone as bad as swaddling and getting a tight swaddle as myself) and I love the idea of having a light weight to the chest as our baby really seems to find comfort with this. Velcro has a very strong hold (especially compared to some other swaddle brands we have tried) which is also nice. Also excited that we can get use out of this for a long time as he can easily grow into it and fit in the larger pocket size.

wish I had bought it sooner! I bought this for my son when he was 2 months old, after trying out many different swaddles and wearable blankets. He loves sleeping in my arms, but mamas gotta get her sleep too! This swaddle keeps him comforted and snuggly, and he can't kick his legs around too much and wake himself up. It works perfectly with arms swaddled in or out, we do out because he's a wiggly little guy and likes to move his arms. I only wish I had found this sooner! I definitely recommend any mamas to be to pick this up - you won't regret it!

he was able to nap longer than before I didn't find this product until my baby was already 3 months old but the weighted beans on the chest and sides did help with my baby's startle reflex. He was able to nap longer and better than before. I wished I bought this when he was born. Overall a good product.

great swaddle - despite our houdini This swaddle has worked wonders on our 4 month old. Prior to using she was only sleeping 2-3 hours at a time, but after the first night she added at least 2 hours. She now is sleeping an average of a 5-6 hour chunk before a feeding! She can slip her arms out if she's really trying or if mom and dad are too slow! She is a little Houdini, but most of the time we can get her snug in the swaddle. Great product!

This one is great, nice and roomy for my big 2 month old -and he cannot get out of it. Not sure it improves his sleep any more than any other swaddles though.

It's helped my daughter transition from the rock and play to the pack and play, however, she's not magically sleeping 6 to 8 hours because I have her in it. I'm sure if we weren't in the middle of the 4 month sleep regression, things would be different. I don't think any swaddle is awesome enough to combat that. She does like it though, so I'm grateful.

The idea of this is genius! I was super excited to try it. The fabric is the softest swaddle I've purchased... but, it's too stretchy! My strong little man busts out of it all night, which he can't do with the SwaddleMe. I watched all the videos and gave it several tries. Bummed it didn't work for us.

I already had a good sleeper, but I feel like this swaddle has helped us to stretch that extra hour or two at night!

It started off well but then night after night of using and washing per the instructions it stretched out and my daughter was able to escape out of it. I think it's just like all the other swaddles out there.

I wanted to love this! However, Our 3 month old was able to wriggle out of this every.single.time we tried it. He is our third baby so we are not new to swaddling...the fabric is soft but almost too soft and stretchy. When I contacted Nested Bean to initiate a return they first didn't provide any instruction HOW to return, just "tips" I had to contact them a second time, which they make you fill out a form before returning. Was a hassle.

My baby would only sleep being held or in his Rock n Play. (and the. for maybe 2 hours) He wouldn't sleep flat in the bassinet/cradle. With this swaddle he will sleep where ever I lay him down and for 5(or more) hours. He is 7 weeks old! I have had the swaddle a few weeks. Wish I had one when my oldest was a baby. The material is soft too.

Made very good just did not work for my baby

My seven week old loves the swaddle, and sleeps well with its use! However, this is the second time we've used it, and there is a hold near the Velcro strips, I'm assuming from the fabric pressure/pulling from swaddling. I was hoping these were more durable than that, as the price tag isn't cheap for one.

The swaddle arrived with a small stain. I tried to reach out to customer service and provided them with my customer number printed on my invoice. They responded by telling me that there was no such customer number. It would have been nice to receive better customer service. I washed the swaddle and the stain came out so I kept it. I like it a lot but it seems a bit big for my baby as it tends to bunch up near her face and has even covered her nose and mouth. I'm going to wait until she's a bit bigger. She's 9 lbs right now.

Great quality and design. Unfortunately it didn't help my little one sleep longer but I still use it to keep her cozy without using a blanket!

This has definitely helped our baby girl sleep more soundly!

Unfortunately it didn't work for us, got this for my newborn at about 6 weeks. We received a halo from the hospital which worked for getting her down, but she was still waking every 3-4 hrs so I thought I'd try the Zen Swaddle.. and she began waking every 1-2 hrs. The idea behind it is great, but if your little one does much wriggling, their arms easily break free. The fabric is nice but its just too stretchy.

I like it but feel that after a few uses, the material is stretched out and easier to wiggle out of, and/or bunch up around the face.

Works great for my daughter who has really bad gas and tummy problems this swaddler makes it possible for her to get sleep at least 4-5 hours at a time. Thank you!!!

We LOVE this thing. It started out when I was SO sleep deprived one night. My daughter was 2.5-3 weeks old. I saw the ad pop up while I was nursing baby at 2 am and looking at facebook to stay awake. I clicked the link and looked at them on the online store and when she was done eating, went to sleep. The next morning I saw a shipping notification in my inbox, I had no recollection of purchasing it. I was annoyed with myself for the purchase and shocked how fast you guys shipped it. Well The swaddler came and I washed it. That night she was doing her thing, screaming while I tried to console her and decided to put it on, she fell asleep so fast she did not even want to finish nursing! I was SOLD. I used it a couple more nights and ended up buying a second one! We use one EVERY night now, and she sleeps so much better with it. I highly recommend!

Great idea but my daughter hated it. She cried the minute I put her in it.

My son has a really bad startle reflex that doesn't let him sleep peacefully! So what better than a swaddle to help with that ? Well, he also sweats like a pig so the swaddles we had before were too thick and constricting he would wake up with heat rashes in between his arm crease ! This is super stretchy and light and the Velcro is strong but it isn't too strong that he gets jumbled around when trying to take him out! I can tell the weighted chest and sides makes a world of difference too!

Big sister now has to anxiously await for baby to wake...

I just love the zen swaddle for my 2 month old baby girl! She slept 4 hours straight the first night we used it. This product is great and I plan on buying the next size up when she gets older.

My 3 month old loves it! He's been using it for about 1 week now and he's sleeping longer and longer each night!

My daughter loves this. Since we started using it she sleeps 5-6 at night. I would definitely recommend this.

I can't rave about this product enough. We LOVE our Zen Swaddle! Even with cluster feedings our one week old sleeps through the night only to be fed or for a diaper change. At ONE WEEK! This product is life changing.

Love this product- my baby started sleeping 10pm-5am (at 2.5 months) on day 2 of using this swaddle!

The only way baby will sleep on hay

Our 5 week old has always been a great sleeper since the day we brought her home from the hospital, although she would have a difficult time falling back asleep after feedings in the middle of the night. Since we started using this, she has had no issues falling right back to sleep after she wakes to feed. I've already purchased one for my best friend expecting her second babe this July. This is for sure going to be my go to gift for expectant Moms in the future!

Our little girl has since graduated out of her swaddle to the Zen Sack, but she just loved her swaddle so much!

I really wanted to love the nested bean-- it makes total sense to have that weighted area on the chest and the sides. Unfortunately, my little girl suffers from reflux and kicks her legs a ton at night, causing the middle section/weighted section to move down throughout the night. Despite tightly swaddling her, she was easily breaking free of this swaddle blanket because the middle section was more of a sack then a straight-across swaddle. We tried using it for 3 nights, but we would end up having to re-do it several times a night.

The Nested Bean has the greatest products, marketing and customer service I have come across in a long while. Our 6th grandchild will get the weighted Zen Swaddle, his Parents can't wait. All you parents and grandparents out there, check out the Nested Bean!

Like that it'd easier than wrapping with blanket