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The first three years of life are a critical time for brain development. I’m going to take some time over a few blog posts to share how your little one’s neurological development progresses during their most critical time—the first few years of life. Over the course of these first years, your little one’s brain will triple in weight and build trillions of nerve connections! Yes—trillions! While your baby is born with some survival reflexes, he is still quite helpless, depending on you for care and guidance. Your role in his development is so important. The more you can show, teach, and expose him to, the more adept he will be at learning and picking up new things later in life....

If you’ve checked out the Ollie Swaddle, you’ve probably noticed the elastic band located at the bottom. This band is a HUGE important component of the swaddling process. We promise, it isn’t just there for fun! So, what is this elastic band all about and why is it important? First, we’ll share the importance of the elastic band compared to the design of other swaddles, and then we’ll talk sleep safety. Have you ever heard of hip dysplasia? Since your baby’s hip sockets are made of soft, pliable cartilage, it is very easy for her hips to dislocate or become misaligned. As she grows, the sockets will harden until they are completely bone as an adult. Some swaddles can constrict...

Photo: @katierainphoto   The first three years of life are a critical time for brain development. Over the course of these first years, your little one’s brain will triple in weight and build trillions of nerve connections! Yes—trillions! While your baby is born with some survival reflexes, he is still quite helpless, depending on you for care and guidance as he learns about the world around him. A lot of your natural parental instincts will naturally aid in your little one’s neurodevelopment. Although all of the neurons have been created before birth, they are poorly connected. Connections in his brain are made every second of every day as he observes his environment and learns from you—his parents. Even if you...

If you haven’t checked out the story of the Ollie Swaddle, you can see it here. When I was fostering sweet baby Oliver and discovered the need for a better swaddle, one of my number one concerns was the need for a moisture wicking fabric. When Oliver was asleep, he would wake up hot and drenched in sweat. Not only was it uncomfortable for him, but it was also a huge safety risk. After trying every swaddle I could get my hands on, I started creating my own. Once the first Ollie Swaddle was created, little Oliver slept so much better. He was sleeping better at night and much less fussy during the day. He was eating better and bonding...

One question that we get asked quite frequently is what sets the Ollie Swaddle apart from ALL the other swaddles on the market today? As a new parent it can be overwhelming to navigate the hundreds of options available to you and know that you’re getting a product that works. We want you to be confident in your investment and to know that with The Ollie World, you’re not just paying for a swaddle. You’re investing in the peace of mind that your little one is safe, secure and comforted as she sleeps.  We understand that each baby has very unique needs and requires individualized solutions. When we created the Ollie Swaddle, we worked to address as many needs as...