Baby-friendly! A collection of safe, handmade swaddle ideas
A very small and soft baby.
Their skin is extremely sensitive, so it’s important to choose gentle materials for swaddles.
A swaddle is an essential item for wrapping your baby.
Here, we’ll introduce handmade swaddles filled with love.
There are all kinds, from ones that are easy to make to those useful in emergencies.
The process of making them also becomes a special memory.
Use the ideas introduced here as a reference to think about your own original designs and selection tips, and try making a wonderful swaddle that suits your baby!
Baby-friendly! A collection of safe, handmade swaddle ideas (1–10)
summer blanket
A “summer blanket” is a light, breathable handmade item perfect for babies in the warmer months.
By using New Cotton Baby yarn available at 100-yen shops and carefully hand-knitting it, you get a piece that’s gentle on sensitive skin and safe to use.
Switch up stitch patterns with a crochet hook or knitting needles to create a cute look, and enjoy a unique, original feel in your favorite colors.
It’s refreshingly cool yet wraps snugly—an ideal balance that shines during naps or outings.
It’s a piece where the time and love woven into it take shape, conveying warmth every time it’s used.
Square swaddle
The “Shikaku Okurumi” (square swaddle) features a simple square shape that makes it easy to use and very practical.
Its mostly straight-stitch construction is beginner-friendly and quick to make.
The easy-to-wrap design doesn’t restrict a baby’s movement, and it’s versatile enough to serve as a blanket substitute or play mat in various situations.
Choose your favorite colors and patterns to enjoy a personalized look.
Simple yet functional, it’s a piece you’ll use for a long time—an excellent handmade swaddle that comes in handy throughout many childcare moments.
A swaddle made from a towel
Perfect for anyone who wants to make something by hand with familiar materials is a “swaddle made from a towel.” The great thing is that if you use a store‑bought bath towel or baby towel, you can start right away without any special preparation.
Towel fabric, which combines absorbency and softness, gently wraps your baby’s body and is useful after bath time or for short outings.
By simply sewing on some tape or tags, you can add a personal touch.
It’s an easy-to-make yet truly practical item—convenient, full of love, and ready for everyday use.
Double gauze swaddle
A double-gauze swaddle is a handmade item crafted from a gentle material that’s perfect for a baby’s delicate skin.
Its soft, airy texture is comfortable even for sensitive skin, and it offers excellent breathability and absorbency.
The process is very simple, and with a sewing machine, even beginners can get started right away.
By choosing your own colors and patterns, you can create a one-of-a-kind original swaddle, making it a heartfelt gift.
It’s also practical enough to use long-term as a blanket, and even after the child grows, it can be kept as a memorable piece—an idea full of the special charm that only handmade items have.
Easy swaddle without tape
The “tape-free easy swaddle” combines double gauze on the outside with waffle fabric on the inside, making it gentle on a baby’s skin and comfortable to use.
Its fluffy texture and excellent absorbency are perfect even for warmer, sweatier seasons.
With a simple, mostly straight-seam design, it’s easy to start even for beginners at sewing, while still conveying the warmth of something handmade.
The tidy, wrap-and-go shape is user-friendly and naturally becomes a go-to in daily care.
It’s a piece that strikes a perfect balance between love and practicality.
Hooded swaddle
A “hooded swaddle” is a handmade item that gently wraps your baby from head to toe, providing a deep sense of comfort.
Made with soft, baby-friendly materials suitable for sensitive skin and finished with quilting for excellent warmth, it’s perfect for chilly seasons and air-conditioned environments.
By freely customizing the colors, patterns, and size, you can create a one-of-a-kind original piece.
The time spent making it with your baby in mind will surely become a cherished memory.
This gentle swaddle is great for everyday use and also shines when you’re out and about.
Baby swaddle made with a sewing machine
A swaddle made with a sewing machine is a practical handmade item with a beautiful finish and excellent durability.
Using materials like New Cotton Baby or double gauze makes it gentle on the skin and highly breathable.
Since it’s made with straight stitching only, even beginners can try it with confidence.
The appeal lies in how it can turn out simple or vibrant depending on your choice of colors and patterns.
The finished swaddle also makes a delightful gift, and as a special item filled with handmade warmth, it gently supports everyday childcare.