50 Uses For A Muslin Swaddle

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:

1. Let’s state the obvious first - to swaddle a baby
2. A nursing cover
3. A Breast feeding cover
4. A sick moper upper
5. A burping cloth
6. You can use it on a changing mat when the mat is too cold
7. 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
8. A play mat
9. A light blanket
10. A comforter
11. A towel
12. A sunshade
13. A Pram cover
14. A hat/bandana
15. A extra large bib
16. A duster (as it doesn’t leave annoying bits everywhere)
17. A wash cloth
18. To cover the car seat on hot days to keep it cool for when baby gets in
19. Car window sun shade
20. Nose blowing/wiping
21. A bandage in an emergency
22. A sling in an emergency
23. A cover for a changing mat in a public toilet
24. Shine your shoes
25. Make cheese
26. Get the excess water from vegetables
27. Make jam
28. Squeeze lemons
29. Create diy tea bags
30. A photo backdrop
31. Use as a tea towel
32. Trolley seat cover: for when the only trolley left has been left out in the rain.
33. A very very emergency nappy
34. A cold compress
35. Scarf
36. Sweat band
37. Beach cover up
38. Hair towel
39. Head band/bow
40. Table cloths
41. Floor picnics
42. Bag - think Winnie the Pooh
43. Hot sand protector
44. For playing peek a boo
45. Hiding games with baby
46. A mini parachute (the kids game not an actual life saving device)
47. Playing ‘don’t step on the lava’
48. A dishcloth
49. To remove nail varnish if you have no cotton wool
50. 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!