Also goodSleepwear, swaddles & sleeping bagsNewborn until signs of rolling
Love To Dream Swaddle Up Original (1.0 TOG)
The zip-up arms-up swaddle many Australian newborns settle in, without learning to fold a wrap.
MamaLoop mums pick
10 colours
- Oatmeal
- Grey
- Navy
- Dusty Pink
- Dusty Blue
- Deep Olive
- Maroon
- Tan Houndstooth
- Olive Moon
- Cream Miffy Fruity
We researched newborn swaddles for parents who find traditional wrapping fiddly at 3 am, and the Love To Dream Swaddle Up is the one most Australian families have heard of. Your baby's arms sit up near the face in the wings, it zips from either end, and the bag shape leaves room for the hips to bend. The 1.0 TOG suits mild rooms; Baby Bunting stocks it in sizes from newborn by weight. The trade-offs: some babies simply dislike arms-up, and it is arms-in, so you must stop using it at the first signs of rolling. Our Transition Bag pick is the next step, or you can start with that one instead.
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Pros
- Zips on in seconds, no wrapping technique needed
- Arms-up position with hands near the face
- Two-way zip for nappy changes
- Bag shape lets the hips bend
Cons
- Some babies dislike the arms-up position
- Must stop once your baby shows signs of rolling
- Sized by weight, so you may buy two sizes
Who it suits
- Newborns who startle themselves awake
- Parents who find muslin wraps hard to get right
Who should look elsewhere
- Babies showing signs of rolling
- Hot rooms above about 24 °C (look for a lighter TOG)
Price
$30–60
Typically $35–$50 at our last check (11 Nov 2026). Prices change — check the retailer.
Specs
| Tog | 1.0 (mild rooms — check the maker's guide) |
|---|---|
| Size by | Weight (Newborn, Small, Medium, Large) |
| Zip | Two-way zip |
| Arms free | No |
| Hip healthy | Bag shape with room for legs to bend |
| Fabric | Cotton with elastane |
What to look for
- Stop arms-in swaddling at the first signs of rolling
- Never put a swaddled baby inside another sleeping bag
- Size by weight, not age
Where to buy in Australia
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An arms-up swaddle whose wings zip off one at a time, easing the move to arms-free sleep.
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Sources
- Baby Bunting: Love To Dream Swaddle Up Original 1.0 TOG
- Babylist: Love To Dream Swaddle Up Original reviews
- Red Nose: Wrapping or swaddling babies
- Red Nose: When should we stop wrapping?
- International Hip Dysplasia Institute: Hip-healthy swaddling
- ACCC Product Safety: Recalls search (checked 11 Nov 2026)
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