Swaddles

Soft muslin wraps designed to help your baby feel secure, calm, and settled from the very first days.

Honey Glow muslin baby swaddle, front view - Honey & Sage
Honey Glow muslin baby swaddle, folded flat lay - Honey & Sage

Muslin Baby Swaddle – Horizon

$24.95

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The swaddle babies settle into (and parents can't stop buying in every colour)

Product flat lay of muslin swaddle prints in lunar, Aurora, Soleil and Aurora colourways
Muslin swaddle print in Lunar (blue base, white stars)

Muslin Baby Swaddle – Drift

$24.95

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Bamboo muslin baby swaddle in Broome (raspberry pink)
Bamboo muslin baby swaddle in Stirling (grey silver)

Bamboo Baby Swaddle - Native

$29.95

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Baby swaddles are one of the most-reached-for items in those early newborn days. A good swaddle helps your baby feel secure, calm and settled — mimicking the snugness of the womb and giving them the best chance at longer, more restful sleep.

Our baby swaddles at Honey & Sage are made from soft, breathable cotton muslin — lightweight enough for Australia's climate and gentle enough for the most sensitive newborn skin. Each swaddle is generously sized so you can wrap securely without restricting natural movement, and soft enough from the very first wash.

Whether you're looking for a swaddle for sleep, a wrap for skin to skin, or a light layer for those unpredictable early weeks — our muslin baby swaddles are designed to do it all. Simple, beautiful, and made for the real everyday moments of early parenthood.

Honey & Sage baby swaddles are designed for your newborn's earliest days and beyond.

Swaddle Collection FAQ

A baby can use a swaddle from newborn, as long as it is wrapped safely and baby is placed on their back for sleep. A good newborn swaddle should feel snug across the chest, loose around the hips, and never sit near the face or cover the head.

Stop swaddling with arms in as soon as your baby shows signs of rolling. At that stage, move to an arms-out sleep sack or another safe sleep option.

Muslin and bamboo cotton swaddles are both lovely options, but they feel slightly different. Cotton muslin is light, breathable and gets softer with every wash, which makes it a practical choice for warmer weather and everyday use.

Bamboo cotton has a smoother, silkier feel and a little more drape, so it is often chosen by parents who want something extra soft against delicate newborn skin. If you are choosing between the two, let your climate and baby’s comfort guide you.

Most parents find three to five baby swaddles is the sweet spot. Newborns can go through more changes than expected between spit-up, milk dribbles, nappy leaks and general mess.

Having a few swaddles in rotation means there is usually one in use, one in the wash and one spare in the drawer or nappy bag. If you are buying for a baby shower or newborn gift, two or three swaddles make a practical starting point.

Yes. A soft baby swaddle is one of those newborn essentials that gets used all day, not just at sleep time. It can work as a light pram cover for supervised outings, a feeding cover, a burp cloth, a tummy time layer or a soft surface for quick changes when you are out.

Just remember that for sleep, safe sleep guidance matters most. Keep baby’s face uncovered and avoid loose fabric in the cot once baby starts rolling.

Yes — swaddles are one of the most useful newborn gifts because they are practical from the first days home. They suit baby showers, hospital bags and first-baby essentials because they are soft, lightweight and easy to use in everyday routines.

If you are not sure what to buy new parents, a swaddle is a safe, useful place to start.

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