SleepingBaby Zipadee-Zip Transition Swaddle 2-Pack - Starfish Design for Self-Soothing & Better Sleep-Ideal for Rolling Babies - Basil, Small (4-8 Month)

I have purchased so many zipadee zips for my children that I should probably own stock in the company, and I have zero regrets. These are THE answer for swaddle transition, because unlike everything else, you don't have to transition out of them. My almost 3 year old has probably another year out of the largest size. My little one started in these at two months old with the snuggle strap and has slept great - 5-8 hours straight every night plus another 3-4 hour stretch. It's just enough resistance to suppress the Moro reflex, but enough flexibility that babies can push up with their arms so they can move their heads to the side if they end up on their stomach before you realize they can roll. I genuinely wish I could give these more than 5 stars - sleep is precious when you have small babies. Also worth noting that this is my first time purchasing these solid zipadee zips, and they are very soft which I love. The patterns in the small sizes are not generally as soft, whereas everything is soft in the larger sizes.

I have used these for three babies from three weeks for each baby. I love swaddling, but I switched to these early. These are incredible for babies to improve their sleep and the best part is they can roll all the want in them, so there is no need to transition after these. My kids wore these to AGE THREE! We just switched to the squirrel version once they walked. Also, the quality has improved - I used to have issues with the hands ripping but it’s clear they have addressed that in terms of quality. It’s impressive to seeing quality improve on a product to resolve an issue!

I am not one to write reviews but if I do, just know there’s a good reason why! My 3 month old has been sleeping in the Love to Dream swaddle and Love to Dream Up since we brought him home from the hospital. He absolutely loves to be swaddled, well recently he’s begun turning on his sides in his sleep and rolling belly to back. We knew sooner or later that we’d have to transition him out of the swaddles. We recently tried taking one arm wing off and having one arm out and it was a disaster. No sleep for anyone. We’ve been desperate to find an option and THIS IS IT!! We tried it out first at nap time and he was out like a light! He wasn’t flailing his arms waking himself up even though he can move freely. He was snug as a bug and SLEEPING🙌🏼 He is about 13.5lbs so we got the small and it fit nicely. The fabric feels lightweight but still warm. I also love the portion of fabric the cover the zipper, it’s big and keep the zipper covered. I could just go on and on. I am truly thankful for coming across them while searching. Seriously, let this be your sign if you’re looking for a good transitional swaddle!

I recently purchased the SleepingBaby Zipadee-Zip Transition Swaddle for my little one when she started rolling over onto her belly, and it has been a complete game-changer for bedtime! The Zipadee-Zip's unique starfish design is more than just adorable—it allows for enough movement so that my baby can self-soothe by touching their hands and feet, which is brilliant for developmental purposes. The fabric is soft and breathable, ensuring comfort throughout the night, regardless of the temperature. We did encounter a small hiccup with our order; we were sent two swaddles of the same pattern instead of the different ones we chose. However, the pattern was so cute and the swaddle itself so effective that it wasn’t worth the hassle of returning. It’s a minor issue when considering the overall quality and effectiveness of the product. Putting the swaddle on is a breeze, thanks to the thoughtful zipper design. It zips from top to bottom, which means no fussing in the middle of the night during diaper changes. The snug fit provides a cozy, womb-like feeling for my baby, yet is flexible enough to not restrict movement. I highly recommend the SleepingBaby Zipadee-Zip to any parent looking to ease the transition out of traditional swaddling. It’s safe, comfortable, and incredibly effective at improving sleep for both babies and their parents. A solid 5 stars from us for making our nights much more restful!

Do I love this product? Enthusiastically, yes! Do I wish this product were better? Yes, absolutely. Will I buy it again: yes. Is my baby adorable as a little starfish: yes. This product is the perfect transition for my child from the swaddle. It allows him to roll around safely in his sleep. He tends to go for his hands while falling asleep and while sleeping, and this helps to make sure that he can do that, but it will help to keep his hands warm. He will not sleep (bedtime or naptime) without the “squirrel suit” as my husband and I call it affectionately. For fit: Our baby is long and skinny, so be aware that the cinching belt sold by the company may be helpful if your baby is too, otherwise the fabric can rise up and cover their mouth. A couple things I think could improve this product: a two way zipper, better stitching on the seams, and different fabric options for seasonality. A two way zipper is very common in baby clothes and especially in sleep garments. It makes middle of the night changes easier and less shocking for baby, giving them an ability to stay drowsier. The stitching on the seams of this garment are very cheaply done. I highly doubt any of these will last for hand me downs even though they are only worn for such a short period of the child’s life. I wish there were different fabrics with TOG ratings so I could buy seasonally appropriate. I often wonder if this is too warm for the summer and if it will be warm enough in the winter. Competitors use this system.

My absolute favorite sleep sacks. They do pill over time and not very thick for the cooler months but my son won’t sleep in anything but these!

My baby is 13.11 pounds and the extra small fits nice with room to spare, as seen in the pictures. Delivery took a really long time. Over 1 month. We are in Canada, so give it time to arrive.