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Our Newborn to Toddler - 3 STAGE SLEEP SYSTEM™ was created to help parents put their babies to sleep around the world. Stage 1 = Newborn Swaddling. Use our SWADDLE UP™ from birth until your baby shows signs of trying to roll over. Stage 2 = Ready to Roll. Use our SWADDLE UP™ TRANSITION BAG or SUIT to transition from swaddling to 'arms-free' sleep. Stage 3 = On the Move. Use our Sleep Bags and Sleep Suits from 6 months once baby is sleeping independently.

Our SWADDLE UP & SWADDLE UP TRANSITION BAG/SUIT are acknowledged as a hip-healthy product by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute. Their design allows hips & legs to move freely. Our SLEEP BAG and SLEEP SUIT are inherently hip-healthy due to their extra wide shape & garment construction.

All our products are designed in Australia and made in China, India and Vietnam.

Love To Dream garments are made to comply to some of the strictest requirements in the world. Dependant of the garment style and country it is supplied to, some of these requirements include standards and regulations such as BS EN 16781, AS/NZS 1249, CFR1610 or CFR1615.

Published TOG ratings (with appropriate rounding) should be considered in conjunction with our specific clothing guides (found online and on pack) and are from test results that we believe reflect the appropriate TOG when used in conjunction with our clothing guides. Test methods we use for selected garments are EN ISO 11092, ASTM 1291(modified to the same parameters as EN ISO 11092) or ISO 5085-1.We believe that our TOG ratings, together with our clothing guides, help parents and carers make the best decision on how to dress their child at different room temperatures. We also provide guidance on how the parent or carer can check if the child is too hot or too cold. This is important in empowering the parent or carer to decide what is best for their child. All children are different.The number of clothing layers required may vary according to a child’s health, their physiology the room temperature, the outside temperature and other factors. The care-giver must determine what is suitable. We do not provide medical advice. The TOG rating (with appropriate rounding) is obtained using any one of the following globally recognised test methods, EN ISO 11092, ASTM 1291(modified to the same parameters as EN ISO 11092) or ISO 5085-1.

Medical research suggests that swaddling is beneficial in helping newborns to sleep better. Swaddling a baby may calm their 'startle reflex' which wakes them up & disturbs their sleep. Our patented, award-winning SWADDLE UP™ helps baby to settle quickly & establish a peaceful sleep routine. Importantly, it completely removes the need for loose blankets in the cot/crib, making it a safer option for babies.Unlike traditional swaddles that keep a baby's arms by their side or across their chest, the unique ARMS UP design of our SWADDLE UP™ has patented wings that allow a baby to sleep in their natural ARMS UP position. This means your baby can easily touch their face & suck on their hands & fingers for true SELF-SOOTHING.

A natural way babies settle themselves to sleep is by sucking on their hands or gently rubbing their cheeks. This is called SELF-SOOTHING. This hand sucking can also help develop mouth muscles which aid in feeding, speech development & their natural rooting reflex. SWADDLE UP™ has been designed to allow babies to safely suck on their hands for SELF-SOOTHING.SELF-SOOTHING = MORE SLEEP

SWADDLE UP™ is specifically designed to let your baby sleep in a natural ARMS UP position. This allows them to bring their hands to mouth for SELF-SOOTHING during sleep time, resulting in more sleep for everyone.

Yes, this is actually the best time to start. If your baby weighs between 2.2-3.8kg/5-8.5lbs at birth please choose the SWADDLE UP™ in size Newborn.If your baby weighs between 3.5-6kg/8-13lbs at birth, please choose the SWADDLE UP™ in size Small.While there is some crossover in size, we highly recommend you do not move into size Small unless or until your baby is at the upper limit of size Newborn. Using a SWADDLE UP™ or any garment that is too big for your baby can be dangerous for your baby as excess fabric can be a hazard.https://youtu.be/9cqha3C3nH8

Our SWADDLE UP and SWADDLE UP TRANSITION BAG/SUIT are acknowledged as a hip-healthy product by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute- their design allows the recommended flexion for hips & legs. Your baby's natural, safe sleep position is with their legs splayed in a frog-like position. The SWADDLE UP™ allows your baby to sleep in this position without restriction.

When babies are in our SWADDLE UP™ it is important that they sleep on their back to reduce the risk of SIDS. Therefore there is no need for quilting on the backside of the swaddle as babies back is in constant contact with the sheet/blanket of the cot/crib. This does not affect the warmth of the garment.This will differ in our Stage 2 garments (SWADDLE UP™ TRANSITION BAG/SUIT) as babies are now able to roll onto their stomach, and quilting is therefore needed on the backside too. The same applies to the Stage 3 LOVE TO DREAM SLEEP SUIT™.

As soon as a baby shows signs of rolling, parents must stop swaddling & transition their baby to 'arms-free' sleep. Our TRANSITION BAG or SUIT is the simplest solution to transition a baby from being swaddled to 'arms-free' - all while preserving their cherished sleep routine.

Irrespective of which swaddling method you use, you must stop swaddling your baby as soon as he or she starts to show signs of being able to roll over independently. At this time, you must transition your baby out of swaddling into 'arms-free' sleeping.Your baby's arms should not be restricted when they are able to roll over - this advice is the same for any form of swaddling you may be using. Around this time, you baby's startle reflex should have diminished.The SWADDLE UP™ TRANSITION BAG/SUIT is a great way to prepare your baby for the transition from being swaddled to 'arms-free' independent sleep.

If your baby has not shown signs of rolling yet, you can simply allow them to sleep in the SWADDLE UP™ TRANSITION SUIT until they show signs of trying to roll. Once they show signs of trying to roll over, you must stop swaddling your baby and transition them. Start with one ARMS UP™ wing and one SELF-SOOTHING SLEEVE on (cuff folded over). After several nights of your baby settling into this routine, remove the ARMS UP wing and start bedtime off with both SELF-SOOTHING SLEEVES zipped on (cuffs folded over). Once your baby has settled into a routine, you can open the cuffs for true arms-free sleep. Some babies transition in a few nights, others can take a few weeks. The SWADDLE UP™ TRANSITION SUIT with SELF-SOOTHING SLEEVES is especially helpful for any baby who is having a harder time going from being swaddled to arms-free sleep.

Every baby is different - some only take a couple of days to transition; some may take a little longer. It can be helpful to try starting your baby’s transition during his or her day sleeps. Or perhaps try waiting until your baby is asleep before removing a ‘wing’ from your SWADDLE UP™ TRANSITION BAG/SUIT for the first time.

Our SWADDLE UP and SWADDLE UP TRANSITION BAG/SUIT are acknowledged as a hip-healthy product by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute- their design allows the recommended flexion for hips & legs. Your baby's natural, safe sleep position is with their legs splayed in a frog-like position. The SWADDLE UP™ Transition Bag & Suit allows your baby to sleep in this position without restriction

For best fit result please select your SWADDLE UP™ TRANSITION BAG/SUIT sizing according to your child's weight not their age.The SWADDLE UP™ TRANSITION BAG/SUIT range is available in three sizes: Medium (suitable for 6-8.5kg/13-19lbs), Large (suitable for 8.5-11kg/19-24lbs) & XL (suitable for 11-14kg/24-31lbs).

It is well known that blankets can be dangerous as they can cover a child's face obstructing their breathing, or fall off in the night leaving them very cold. The SLEEP BAG is a wearable blanket that completely eliminates the need for loose blankets in the cot/crib, ensuring a more comfortable sleep, all night long.It is designed especially for children who like the feeling of a roomy blanket. It is long, wide & has plenty of room inside for legs to move around.

The SLEEP SUIT is an 'all-in-one' style wearable blanket that completely eliminates the need for loose blankets in the cot/crib, ensuring a more comfortable sleep, all night long.It is designed especially for active children who like to move around their cot/crib a lot & who also like to play while still in their sleep garment.

You should choose the correct size sleep bag/sleep suit based on your baby’s height, not their age.The LOVE TO DREAM SLEEP BAG™ is available in 2 sizes:Size 0 - 6-18 months (suitable for maximum child height of 88cm)Size 1 - 18-36 months (suitable for maximum child height of 108cm).The LOVE TO DREAM SLEEP SUIT™ is available in 5 sizes:Size 0 - 6-12 months (suitable for maximum child height of 84cm)Size 1 - 12-24 months (suitable for maximum child height of 92cm).Size 2 - 24-36 months (suitable for maximum child height of 100cm).Size 3 – 3 years (suitable for maximum child height of 108cm).Size 4 – 4 years (suitable for maximum child height of 115cm).