All the latest baby research shows great benefits from swaddling babies which is a traditional method that dates back centuries. These brilliant swaddle pods are designed and made here in the Cotswolds, which is great news as it's really hard to find anything manufactured here anymore. The added bonus is that they are designed by a neo-natal nurse with years of experience so you can be absolutley sure that you won't find a better design. The pod is so easy to use, it just slips on and off like a sock! so no fussy velcro or anything like you may find on other designs. The material is 100% washable, stretch cotton made in the UK, which is breathable. As the name suggests the pod is just the same shape as a pea pod with a curved top, so that any risk of suffocation is eliminated. There is so much evidence now to suggest that a swaddled baby sleeps much better and is more content. Also, studies show that by using swaddling and sleeping on the back, the risk of cot death is significantly lowered. These pods come in lots of different colours and in 3 sizes - Premature, Newborn (up to 12lbs) and 13 - 20lbs) This one is the blue with red trim, see our other listings for more colours.