Keila Tuttle 
I’m sure at some point you have seen an ad for the Nested Bean sleepwear and you’ve probably wondered if it’s worth the money? If the testimonies were real or sponsored? Well, for us, it was definitely worth the investment, and no we were in no way sponsored.
For those that aren’t aware of what Nested Bean’s claim to fame is, let me explain a little bit about the sleep sack and it’s purpose. The sleepwear is made with a patch on the chest that is perfectly weighted according to the baby’s weight range. This weight is meant to mimic the feeling of a caretaker’s hand resting on the baby’s chest. This is supposed to help them feel safe and in turn, sleep longer.
Babies fall asleep faster, rest more peacefully, and get longer, healthier sleep.
-Nested Bean
Now before I continue, I must be truthful and say that Ryleigh didn’t really struggle too much with sleep. As long as she was swaddled she’d sleep for a good 2-3 hours at a time by just a few weeks old. However, she was starting to outgrow her newborn swaddles and so I began the research of other options. That is when I came across Nested Bean.
During one of our late night feedings, I began looking into the swaddle. Out of curiosity and exhaustion, I took the chance and decided to go for it. I ordered the swaddle and then waited anxiously for it to come in.
We began using it the day it came in. Ryleigh by this point was about 1 month old. The first few nights I can say didn’t make too much of a difference. She still woke every 2-3 hours.
Then it happened. That magical moment. On the third night when she woke up ready to eat, I realized it had been 5 hours since we first put her down. I felt like a new woman. Even though it was only 3 am I was ready to go for the day. That’s when I was hooked. Every night from there on out, her periods of sleep just got longer and longer. By 4 months old she was sleeping 8-9 hours a night. Once she began rolling over, we transitioned to the sleep sack.
The Nested Bean sleep sacks are made to be worn either way to support back or belly sleepers. Once Ryleigh figured out how to roll over, she’s been a belly sleeper ever since. However, since it’s not advised to lay a baby down on their belly even if they can roll, we would put the sleep sack on with the weight on her chest and laid her on her back. She would eventually roll over after she was asleep and would stay that way for the rest of the night. She got so used to sleeping with it on her chest that, even to this day, she sleeps with the weight on her chest while sleeping on her belly. At this point, I think it’s more of a security blanket than anything. I’m not sure if she can tell there’s a weight or not. But, you can bet when she outgrows this one I’ll buy the next size up. This Mama is not taking any chances.
As I encounter new moms or moms to be again, this is my most recommended product. I highly recommend the Zen one swaddle. I just wish they had this one when Ryleigh was a newborn. She didn’t particularly care for her arms being strapped down in a regular swaddle but her startle reflex was too high to have her arms be free. The Zen one is made so that the baby’s arms can be strapped down or free (within reason). It has removable arms so that the baby can even transition to a sleep sack. It’s a great option to go from newborn to roller.
Follow the links below to learn more and buy your Nested Bean today. Start enjoying sleep again. And remember, you’re doing great Mama (or Dada).