As mums we carry way too much stuff around with us. Lots of it; JIC (just in case). Most of it; never used!
However, there is one thing that stays pride of place in that humongous baby change bag... the hand bag staple, the god of all accessories, the one thing that you can’t live without. The muslin swaddle!
So, you’ve probably guessed that I think muslins are a genius idea. A must have accessory when you have a baby. But these versatile pieces of cloth are not just the perfect baby bag essential, there are many many more uses for them.
So here goes the list:
- Let’s state the obvious first - to swaddle a baby
- A nursing cover
- A Breast feeding cover
- A sick moper upper
- A burping cloth
- You can use it on a changing mat when the mat is too cold
- You can use it on a changing mat to soak up the inevitable wee’s that you don’t notice until it’s too late
- A play mat
- A light blanket
- A comforter
- A towel
- A sunshade
- A Pram cover
- A hat/bandana
- A extra large bib
- A duster (as it doesn’t leave annoying bits everywhere)
- A wash cloth
- To cover the car seat on hot days to keep it cool for when baby gets in
- Car window sun shade
- Nose blowing/wiping
- A bandage in an emergency
- A sling in an emergency
- A cover for a changing mat in a public toilet
- Shine your shoes
- Make cheese
- Get the excess water from vegetables
- Make jam
- Squeeze lemons
- Create diy tea bags
- A photo backdrop
- Use as a tea towel
- Trolley seat cover: for when the only trolley left has been left out in the rain.
- A very very emergency nappy
- A cold compress
- Scarf
- Sweat band
- Beach cover up
- Hair towel
- Head band/bow
- Table cloths
- Floor picnics
- Bag - think Winnie the Pooh
- Hot sand protector
- For playing peek a boo
- Hiding games with baby
- A mini parachute (the kids game not an actual life saving device)
- Playing ‘don’t step on the lava’
- A dishcloth
- To remove nail varnish if you have no cotton wool
- Use as bases for ball games
So that is 50 brilliant and entirely possible uses for a muslin swaddle. I am sure the list could go on forever.
So there you have it... muslins are the best value baby product you will ever buy. The think you will definitely use the most and never want to be without! You can find ours here!
