I love aden + anais! I fell in love with their swaddling blankets and then found multiple products that have made aden + anais a household name (well, in our house anyways).  We had a great aden + anais bib until my dog loved it too much and we had to throw it away.  What is there to love?  All of their products are made from natural muslin, a product that gets softer and softer the more you wash it.  The breathable fabric is extremely durable and is ultra chic as well.

aden + anais was founded by two Australian natives, Claudia Schwartz and Raegan Moya-Jones.  At home in Australia muslin baby wraps are traditional and are found in homes across the country.  The United States had yet to discover all the benefits that large muslin fabric swaddling blankets had to offer.  They created aden + anais to bring these products to America.

aden + anais have teamed up with the CJ Foundation for SIDS to promote safe sleeping habits for infants. The CJ Foundation promotes 10 guidelines to reduce the risk of SIDS.  Here are the guidelines taken from their website:

We don’t know what causes SIDS, so we cannot say how to “avoid” it, but we can provide you with the most up-to-minute guidelines for reducing the risk of SIDS and other sudden unexplained infant deaths (SUID). First and foremost, educate yourself and everyone who cares for your baby on how to reduce the risks by following these guidelines:

1. Always lay your baby to sleep face up.

Side and tummy positions are not safe; check with your doctor if your baby has breathing problems.

2. Don’t smoke while pregnant and never smoke near your infant.

While pregnant or considering pregnancy do not smoke. Never let others smoke near your baby. Smoking is a major risk factor for SIDS.

3. Don’t let your baby get too hot.

Overheating is a leading risk factor for SIDS. Dress your baby in as much or as little as you would wear. If your baby is sweating, has damp hair, or a heat rash, he or she may be too hot. Room fans have been shown to reduce the risk of SIDS. Consider using a wearable blanket or other type of sleeper instead of a blanket.

4. Lay your baby to sleep in an approved crib, on a firm mattress.

Do not let the baby sleep on soft things, like a couch, pillow, sheepskin, foam pad, or waterbed. Remove all loose bedding, stuffed animals, and pillows from crib. Crib bumpers are not recommended and can be hazardous.

5. Create a healthy lifestyle for you and your baby.

When pregnant, see your doctor often and do not use drugs or alcohol. Talk with your doctor about changes in your baby and how your baby acts.

6. If possible, breast feed your baby.

Breast feeding has been shown to reduce the risk of SIDS.

7. Offer your baby a pacifier at all sleep times.

Pacifiers have been shown to reduce the risk of SIDS.

8. Put your baby on his or her tummy to play when your baby is awake and supervised.

Make sure someone is always watching. “Tummy Time” is good for your baby because it makes neck and shoulder muscles stronger.

9. Don’t share sleep surfaces.

Adult beds, couches, and chairs are not safe for infant sleep and increase the risk of SIDS, suffocation and accidental infant death. After breast feeding put your baby back in his or her crib.

10. Share these tips with everyone who cares for your baby.

Education is the key to keeping your baby safe.

Safety is the number one priority for me.  I want to keep my baby as safe as I possibly can.  We never leave blankets in the crib, and we have replaced our bumper with a breathable bumper to further reduce the risk of SIDS. I was really excited to receive and promote aden + anais’ slumber bag, a muslin breathable sleeping bag that replaces loose blankets for a safer sleep.  We received a size large (which is plenty roomy) for our 1 year old in a very cute elephant print.  I love the safe alternative to loose blankets. I can rest assured knowing that BJ is safe in his crib warm, but not too warm.  The fabric is amazing.  At first when you take the product out of the box it seems a little stiff and scratchy, but when you wash it for the first time you see a remarkable difference.  It gets softer and softer with each wash.

I personally have girlfriends who have lost babies to SIDS and can not imagine what that would be like for a parent.  I appreciate aden + anais promoting safe sleeping and allowing me to promote and review their products.  Please educate yourself on healthy sleeping habits for your babies, and give them a little extra squeeze tonight!

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You can purchase aden + anais products on their website here.

For purposes of this review, I was sent a slumber bag from aden + anais free of charge.  This review is my honest opinion and is not influenced by any other source.