Help Baby Sleep
One of the most asked parenting questions is "How can I help my baby sleep?" I bet some of you have even Googled it to find out! It's a very, very common question, especially when as a parent you are exhausted from getting up several times a night.
As a mom, I did anything to help my babies sleep better. At night, when they were infants, I gave them their last feeding, bathed them, put them in comfy jammies, swaddled them, and put them to bed.
My babies loved to be swaddled. Something about being nestled warmly like when they were in the womb helped them sleep better. Of course, they had their moments and awakened for feedings and changings, but as long as they were swaddled back up, they went right back to sleep. But then, when they were no longer able to keep themselves in the swaddle, it was time to transition to sleep sacks or just pjs. For my oldest two, it was a big change, one that took a lot of time to get used to, since their arms were now free and they weren't swaddled. My daughter especially would awaken often during the night because she was chilly or, when she got older, her blankies fell off. I wish I had a Zipadee-Zip, which I was given the chance to review with my youngest baby. It would have made the swaddle transition much easier with my older two! 
What is a Zipadee-Zip?
A Zipadee-Zip, created by a Mom and Dad team who just wanted to help their baby sleep better, is a star-shaped sleep garment that can be used as a swaddle transition or a pajamas alternative. It is kinda like a safe sleeping bag for babies. There are no arm or leg holes, keeping the baby nestled inside without the restriction of a swaddle.
I chose the eLOVEphant pattern in a medium size for this review. Isn't it adorable (oh, and the baby too?)?
My little guy loves the Zipadee-Zip, and so do I. When he transitioned out of his swaddles, I was using sleep sacks, but I didn't like the fact that his little hands were exposed and so cold when I picked him up out of the crib every morning. He stays cozy in his Zipadee Zip where his hands are kept inside!
I also like the fact that he can still move around in the Zipadee-Zip. Since he's crawling and rolling around in his crib, I couldn't use blankets on him for fear that he'd cover his face and have trouble breathing at night. With the Zipadee-Zip, he can move as much as his little heart desires and he stays warm and safe.
My biggest concern when I was asked if I wanted to do a review was that he would have difficulties when he tried standing up in the crib. I feared that he'd try to reach for the rail and his hands would slip, causing him to get injured. When I asked about this, the creators Brett and Stephanie contacted me directly, letting me know that no one to date has ever had an issue with that. As you can see below, he hasn't had a problem either!
So, you may ask, why aren't there pictures of the baby sleeping in the Zipadee-Zip? Let me share my ultimate sleeping tip:
Let sleeping babies lie! :)
I really wanted to take a picture of him sleeping in it, but honestly, I didn't want to make any noise to disturb his sleep, because, after all, sleep is precious, but a sleeping baby is more precious.What else do I like about Zipadee-Zip?
- The zipper enclosure. There's a small flap of fabric that folds over the zipper so it doesn't pinch baby's neck. Genius!
- It's easy to wash. If you know me, you know I hate things that make my laundry work harder.
- It's made with chemical-free fabric. The material doesn't have chemicals commonly found in baby sleepwear, which can irritate a baby's sensitive skin.
- The Zipadee-Zip is a family based business. Brett and Stephanie created the Zipadee-Zip together while trying to help their baby girl to sleep better.
- The customer service is awesome! When I contacted Zipadee-Zip after receiving the wrong size at first, I was immediately sent the correct size and a personalized note. Love!
Zipadee-Zip Coupon Code
Visit Zipadee-Zip to see their adorable patterns and to buy your own! Use the code SLEEP to get $2 off your order!Also be sure to visit their social media sites:
- Zipadee-Zip on Facebook
- Zipadee-Zip on Twitter
- Zipadee-Zip on YouTube
Coming soon!
Marissa is a stay-at-home mom who writes pregnancy and parenting articles on HubPages as ThePracticalMommy, as well as shares her motherly escapades on Mommy Knows What's Best.
