This is by far the BEST swaddling blanket on the market. It is larger than most, so it has a longer life as your little one grows. And it is thicker than most blankets and very soft, so it's durable and cozy. For those who don't know how to swaddle, I don't recommend the instructions on this blanket, however. The best swaddling technique is described in Harvey Karp's Happiest Baby on the Block DVD/book (he also makes the critical point that just swaddling frequently isn't enough for a newborn).