Differences Between Aden + Anais Muslin Swaddle Blankets

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Whether you are pregnant and researching or a seasoned vet in the baby product world, you have probably heard about the magic of Aden+Anais products, specifically their muslin swaddle blankets.  In exploring these products, you have probably experienced one of these thoughts: "Why so expensive?!" or "Wow!  I found these for half the price!"  If you have no idea what any of that means, you will still find this information very useful in your hunt for quality, safe products.  Additionally, I will cover the differences among all A+A swaddle blankets, including their lower priced product lines.

At the top of every "Best Baby Products" list you will find the A+A muslin swaddle blankets.  These award-winning blankets are a staple on almost every baby registry!  What's so special about them?  How do they differ from other swaddle blankets? All questions I asked myself as a first time expecting mother!  The difference is that the classic swaddle blankets are made with the open weave and lightweight muslin fabric, allowing for airflow and ultimate softness, with just enough stretch for the perfect swaddle.  These blankets are so lightweight and breathable that you can feel confident wrapping your baby in them night after night. Their bamboo blankets are simply the softest blankets I have ever felt. I have tried many other brands (including other A+A product lines) of both cotton, muslin and bamboo blankets and NONE of them come close to the softness of the classic A+A blankets!  The thread count is not the same, therefore the quality and softness are recognizably different.

aden + anais swaddle blankets in Twinkle

aden + anais swaddle blankets, Disney Collection, Bambi
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aden + anais Zutano swaddle blankets in Pup in Tow

How to Spot the Best Aden + Anais Blankets

I, personally, love just about everything that this company makes, but there is a clear difference from one product line to another.  If you have been to Costco, BJ's or Sam's Club, you may have found a set of Aden + Anais blankets for a very low price, nearly half of the retail cost. These blankets are still high quality blankets, but they are probably not the very best, most breathable blankets that everyone is raving about.  Here's how to spot the difference:

• First, the price will be a big indicator.  The classic muslin and bamboo swaddle blankets are almost never on sale.  A four pack retails for $49.95 and up, depending on the print. You can sometimes find one or two sets on Amazon for about $40.  The other product lines, like aden by aden+anais and SwaddlePlus are typically priced in the $20-$35 range.

• The classic and bamboo swaddle blankets with the absolute softest material and best breathability will be in a box or package marked simply "aden + anais" - not "aden by aden + anais", "SwaddlePlus - aden by aden + anais" or "ideal baby by the makers of aden + anais." 

• Some online retailers may label all Aden + Anais products as that, without notating "Swaddleplus" or "aden by a+a," but you can still differentiate based on size.  The BEST A+A blankets are those that are 47" x 47."  The other product lines, like SwaddlePlus, are typically sized at 40" x 40", 42" x 42" or 44" x 44. 

aden + anais Classic Swaddle Blankets

 ideal baby by the makers of aden + anais

Swaddleplus - aden by aden + anais

I hope this post was helpful in differentiating between the different product lines from Aden + Anais.  I highly recommend any and all of their products, as they are beautifully made with parents in mind.

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