Baby horn: which one to choose?

What is the baby horn for i which one to choose for a newborn baby? When it comes to dimensions, do the baby cones have to be adjusted when it comes to dimensions? What opinion specialists have about this element of children's layettes, and what are parents? Will it be better stiffened baby corner or not? And when we find the one closest to the ideal, we also need to take into account practical issues. How to use, and especially how to wash a baby horn? If you are considering buying a cone, be sure to read our tips.

Completing layette for a newborn, you may feel really lost (tips on how to do this are provided here). This is especially true for those of us who are just starting the adventure with parenthood. The abundance of children's products that the stores offer can make you dizzy. And since each of us wants the best for their children, we read countless opinions on the Internet and buy everything that we may think we need in the future. Z Certainly, one of the basic things that would-be parents stock up on is a baby horn.

Baby horn: various opinion

In addition to the group of supporters, the horn also has its opponents. Some parents find it almost completely unnecessary, possibly useful during the two or three days of hospital stay after giving birth. However, there is also a second group that without a horn, he cannot imagine everyday functioning with a child in the first months of his life.

What else can a baby horn be used for? When our toddler becomes a bit more mobile, it will be perfect - when unfolded - as a play mat on the floor.

Baby horn: stiffened or not? 

Now that we know what its possible applications are, it's time to move on to the details. What is the difference between a stiffened baby cone and a soft one? The stiffened cones have a pocket in which the stiffening insert is inserted (removable). It can be helpful especially for inexperienced parents - the baby is stiffened and we are sure that it is well positioned. On the other hand, stiffening serves us for a very short time, as parents usually quickly learn to hold their babies. Besides, it is a certain barrier to the feeling of closeness. The stiffening insert does not allow the baby to be tightly wrapped around the baby, which is the main task of the cones. Such being wrapped gives the baby a sense of security, recalling the cramped conditions in the womb, helps him to adapt to new conditions, and also calms the Moro reflex, which can awaken the child from a peaceful sleep.

We will find out in practice whether a stiffened baby cone is better or not, but the stiffened model should be taken into account especially with the first child and inexperience in caring for it.

Baby horn: what material?

This is another important selection criterion. The overriding principle that we should follow is the naturalness of the materials used in the production and whether they have appropriate approvals, allowing them to be used by children. The best choice is cotton, preferably marked with the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certificate. Then we can be sure that it is safe for our baby. Bamboo fabric has also been very popular for several years. Its advantage is thermoregulatory properties.

Definitely avoid cones made of artificial, non-breathable fabrics - they can overheat our baby, cause prickly heat, and thus the baby's discomfort and anxiety. Very type fabrics are very popular minky, however, let's bear in mind that it is an artificial material that should not be in direct contact with the toddler's skin. If we decide to use it, let it be the outer layer of the cone. As for the filling, the most common ones are silicone or foam ones. Both are antiallergic and therefore safe to use.

How to wash a baby cone?

Remember to pay attention to the method of washing the swaddle we choose before buying, so that it is easy to keep it clean. Information about how to wash a baby horn, should be placed on the product packaging. It is important to follow the manufacturer's washing instructions - by ignoring them, we risk that the cone will deform or lose its shape. Note whether in the case of stiffened cones, you do not need to remove the stiffening for washing. However, it cannot be done without washing - if the manufacturer of the cone has not foreseen such a possibility at all, let's give up the purchase.

The way of fastening the swaddle

When considering which baby horn to choose, it is worth taking a closer look at the method of fastening it. We have a choice three types of fasteners:

• Nappy - it might seem a fairly good way of fastening, but compared to Velcro, for example, it is sometimes time-consuming and does not allow you to adjust the degree of wrapping.
• Velcro - quick and easy to use, but they must be quite wide and of good quality to fulfill their function well. You can use them to adjust the child's wrapping.
• Binding on a bow - although there is a possibility of adjustment, the binding can be troublesome and takes much more time than Velcro fastening.

Baby horn: dimensions

When choosing a swaddle, we may come across a question about the size. Usually baby horn ma dimensions 75x75 cm, sometimes 80 × 80 cm, but there are also 100 × 100 cm models. Of course, it all depends on the size of the child, but a 75 x 75 cm baby cone is the most optimal. Remember that this type of product will be used until the baby is about 3 months old.