Swaddles

Honey & Sage is an Australian, mum-founded store for practical newborn essentials, and swaddles are the piece parents reach for most in those early weeks. Our baby swaddles are made from soft, breathable natural fibres, sized for secure newborn wrapping and chosen to suit the warm Australian climate.

Every wrap in this collection is a single, lightweight layer. That makes it easier to swaddle snugly without overheating, and it means the same swaddle works for far more than sleep: a feeding cover, a pram shade, a change mat in the nappy bag or a quick clean-up after a spill. Most parents keep three to five in rotation so there is always a clean one within reach.

We keep the range small on purpose. Choose classic cotton muslin in calm solid tones (Horizon) or gentle prints (Drift), or our silky bamboo-cotton blend (Native). They all get softer with every wash, and they all ship from Melbourne, with free shipping on orders over $40.

Cotton muslin or bamboo-cotton: which swaddle should you choose?

Cotton muslin (Horizon, Drift) Bamboo-cotton (Native)
Fabric 100% cotton muslin 70% bamboo, 30% cotton
Size 120cm x 120cm 100cm x 100cm
Feel Light, airy open weave that softens with washing Silky and smooth with a softer, heavier drape
Best for Hot weather, bigger wraps and everyday multi-use Sensitive skin and a neat, snug newborn wrap

Choose cotton muslin if your baby is arriving in the warmer months or tends to run hot. The open weave lets air move through the fabric, and the larger 120cm size gives you plenty of fabric for a firm wrap, a pram cover or a feeding cover.

Choose bamboo-cotton if you love a silky feel or your baby has sensitive skin. The smaller square is easy to manage for a tiny newborn and wraps neatly without bulk.

Not sure? Plenty of parents keep one of each: muslin for warm days and outings, bamboo for settling at home.

Swaddling safely in Australia

Whichever fabric you choose, use a single layer, place your baby on their back, keep their face and head uncovered and leave room for their hips and legs to bend. Stop swaddling with arms in as soon as your baby shows signs of rolling. Our 3 safety checks for swaddling newborns walks through the technique step by step, and our guide to muslin swaddles for Australian summer covers dressing your baby for hot nights.

Drift muslin baby swaddles in Ember, Lunar, Soleil and Aurora prints
Drift muslin baby swaddle in Lunar star and moon print

Muslin Baby Swaddle – Drift

$24.95

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Muslin Baby Swaddle – Horizon
Muslin Baby Swaddle – Horizon

Muslin Baby Swaddle – Horizon

$24.95

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Bamboo baby swaddles in Esperance, Airlie, Broome and Stirling, folded and tied with ribbon
Rolled bamboo baby swaddles in Esperance, Airlie, Broome and Stirling, close-up

Bamboo Baby Swaddle - Native

$29.95

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Swaddle and solids baby gift bundle with silicone feeding sets in Dawn and Harbour and a muslin swaddle
Swaddle and solids baby gift bundle, silicone feeding set flat lay with muslin swaddle and knit blanket

Swaddle & Solids Baby Gift Bundle

$69.90 $65.00
Swaddle and Soothe Duo, muslin baby swaddle and silicone teether gift set
Swaddle and Soothe Duo gift set, second view

Swaddle and Soothe Duo

$41.90 $35.95

Find Your Perfect Wrap

Horizon Muslin Swaddles

A timeless foundation for your everyday routine. This core range features our signature solid neutral tones crafted from breathable, lightweight 100% muslin cotton that softens beautifully with every wash.

Shop Horizon Swaddles

Drift Printed Swaddles

Add a gentle touch of character to your nursery. Crafted from the same breathable 100% cotton muslin as our core line, this collection features our exclusive, thoughtfully illustrated everyday prints.

Shop Drift Swaddles

Native Bamboo Swaddles

Engineered specifically for sensitive newborn skin and shifting Australian temperatures. This premium line utilizes a silky bamboo-cotton blend that delivers a softer, weightier drape.

Shop Native Swaddles

Swaddle Collection FAQ

Yes. Our swaddles are made for the newborn weeks and can be used from birth with a safe, snug technique that leaves room for the hips and legs to bend. Stop swaddling with arms in as soon as your baby shows signs of rolling, which usually happens somewhere between two and four months, then move to a safe baby sleeping bag.

Cotton muslin is a light, open weave that lets air move through easily, which makes it a great choice for warm weather and everyday use. Our muslin swaddles are 120cm x 120cm. Bamboo-cotton feels silky with a softer, heavier drape and suits babies with sensitive skin. Our bamboo swaddle is a 100cm x 100cm square, which is easy to wrap neatly around a tiny newborn.

Cotton muslin is the most breathable option for hot days and warm nights. Use it as a single layer, dress your baby lightly underneath (a singlet and nappy is often enough in summer) and check the back of their neck or tummy to make sure they aren't too warm.

Yes. Most parents use their swaddles every day as feeding covers, pram shades, burp cloths and clean change surfaces, so three to five in rotation is a good number to have.

For sleep, safe sleep guidance comes first. Keep baby’s face uncovered and avoid loose fabric in the cot once baby starts rolling.

Premium swaddles provide immediate, practical utility from day one, making them ideal registry or baby shower additions.

Temporary resistance is normal for overtired infants; ensure a firm yet comfortable fit that leaves room for leg movement.

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