The Benefits of the Preemie Warrior Swaddle Sleep Sack

Babies in the NICU require special care. We understand that, and have developed a sleep sack especially for them.

We asked Allyson Ward, a NICU Nurse Practitioner, if the Swaddelini provides value to babies in the NICU.

Developmental Benefits

The uterus is the best environment for babies to develop in. Premature babies lack that environment for the final weeks, or months, of development.

Mimicking the uterine environment outside the womb can help promote healthy growth. The Swaddelini offers several developmental benefits to preemie babies.

Pushing up against the uterine wall as a baby develops during pregnancy promotes healthy bone development. Preemie babies are often at a higher risk for fractures because they missed out on several weeks of bone maturation. The stretchy nature of the Swaddelini offers the baby the ability to push against the fabric, much like they would have pushed against the womb.

The Swaddelini also promotes active sleep and the Moro Reflex. Studies found this reflex to be positively correlated with brain development, so promoting it during sleep is better for babies than being tightly swaddled in a blanket.

Hip dysplasia is a higher risk for premature babies, especially since they are still early in their development. The Swaddelini provides space at the hips, unlike most baby swaddles. promotes a safe sleep environment, compliant with AAP recommendations, without increasing the risk of developmental issues.

Sleep Benefits

The Swaddelini preemie swaddle offers a way to safely swaddle a baby in a manner that promotes infant sleep.

Using gentle compression therapy, it soothes babies back to sleep. Sleep is a critical component to premature babies development, so making sleep easier for babies is crucial. This comforting and secure fit is not something a traditional swaddling blanket can provide.

Containment Benefits

Some babies need additional containment for feeding and sleeping. Babies in the NICU are often tethered to monitors, which they may want to take off. The Swaddelini keeps their arms by their side, soothing them with Hug Technology® while keeping them from removing monitors.

Every baby deserves to have their needs met. Swaddelini helps caretakers meet their needs and promote better developmental outcomes.