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HALO Sleepsack Swaddle vs Love to Dream Swaddle Up
The two swaddles most likely to end up in your cart: the HALO SleepSack Swaddle is the foolproof, adjustable, arms-in classic; the Love to Dream Swaddle Up zips your baby up in the natural arms-up position for babies who fight a traditional wrap.
Best Overall
HALO Sleepsack Swaddle
91
NewMom Index
91/100
91/100
$$$
Best for Arms-Up Sleepers
Love to Dream Swaddle Up
89
NewMom Index
89/100
89/100
$$$
Head to head
| HALO | Love to Dream | |
|---|---|---|
| NewMom Index | 91/100 | 89/100 |
| Safety | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Value | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Ease of use | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Longevity | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Price range | $ | $$ |
| Our award | Best Overall | Best for Arms-Up Sleepers |
| Best for | Every newborn — especially first-time parents who want the safe default. | Babies who fight a traditional arms-down swaddle. |
Highlighted cells win that row on the NewMom Index. Price ranges are our editorial estimate.
The verdict
If you want the safe default that's easy to get right at 3am and lets you go arms-in or one-arm-out, the HALO is the pick we hand every new parent. If your baby hates having their arms pinned and sleeps better hands-to-face, the arms-up Swaddle Up can be transformative — just size up promptly. It's genuinely worth trying both to see what your baby prefers.
Get the HALO if
You want the foolproof, adjustable, budget-friendly arms-in swaddle.
Get the Love to Dream if
Your baby fights arms-down and sleeps better in the natural arms-up position.