Frequently Asked Questions
The Magic Sleepsuit is a patented swaddle transition product designed by a pediatric physical therapist and mother of four to help babies sleep better.
The Magic Sleepsuit is intended to be used for back sleeping in a crib in a room at the recommended temperature for babies. It provides babies with a cozy, secure feeling by helping to muffle the reflexive twitches and involuntary movements that can wake a baby prematurely.
The Magic Sleepsuit eliminates the need for loose blankets such as other wearable blankets and sleep sacks on the market, but still provides the desired contained and secure feeling that is soothing and facilitates sleep. It allows babies to sleep better on their back for longer periods of time.
When your little one is breaking out of the swaddle but still needs the cozy, contained feeling to sleep comfortably on their back, try transitioning them to the Magic Sleepsuit.
Proper fit and timing of the introduction are critical to having sustained success with the Magic Sleepsuit.
The Magic Sleepsuit can be worn as long as your baby fits in it or is comfortable wearing it and is back sleeping. You should enjoy the restful nights and naps until your baby is ready to transition out of the Magic Sleepsuit.
When babies start to roll over in the Magic Sleepsuit, this is typically a sign that they are ready for more movement in their sleep, so should be transitioned out of the Magic Sleepsuit. The Magic Sleepsuit is specifically designed for back sleeping, so it is not recommended that babies use the Magic Sleepsuit in any other sleep position.
When it is time to transition babies out of the Magic Sleepsuit, the transition typically goes smoothly. The Magic DreamSack and the Magic DreamSack Walker are excellent options for the transition from the Magic Sleepsuit by providing familiar fabrics babies have grown to love.
We recommend discontinuing use of the Magic Sleepsuit once your child begins to roll while wearing the Sleepsuit or show signs that they want to roll over while wearing it.
This is typically a sign that babies are ready for the next stage of having more freedom of movement in their sleep.
The Magic Sleepsuit is designed for back sleeping in the crib. It is not to be used for tummy sleeping.
However, if your little one is rolling over only during tummy time, they are still able to use the Magic Sleepsuit. It is only when they are rolling over while wearing the Magic Sleepsuit that it is time to transition them out.
When it's time, consider transitioning to the Baby Merlin Dream Sack! It allows for greater freedom of movement, while still providing the comfort the Magic Sleepsuit provides.
You are welcome to contact us directly with any questions about your baby's transition.
The Magic Sleepsuit is not weighted and does not contain any weighted material. It is made of three layers of fabric only - jersey cotton inner layer, jersey cotton or microfleece outer layer, and a layer of polyfil in between. The layers of fabric provide the cozy contained feeling for babies as they are transitioning from the swaddle.
There is a misconception that our product is weighted due to the wording in our patent. However, per Maureen, who created the Magic Sleepsuit:
"A patent can include multiple possible variants of a product, but that does not necessarily mean that the product that reaches the market contains all those features. When we filed our patent we casted a broad net on possible variations since it was written well before our product reached the market. Our patent includes features that are not included in the Magic Sleepsuit on the market today. Again, there is no weighting or weighted material of any type in the Magic Sleepsuit."
By nature of the fabric, microfleece is a bit more cozy and puffy, and cotton is a bit more breathable and flexible. Both versions should be used in rooms at an appropriate temperature for a baby.
We offer both versions of Magic Sleepsuits to give our customers a choice based on their fabric preference. Please keep in mind that the cotton version will be more likely to shrink with laundering if dried in a hot dryer. Please refer to laundering instructions on tag.
The only difference is the outer layer’s fabric—microfleece in one and cotton in the other. Both versions have the same jersey cotton inner layer against the baby's skin while the Magic Sleepsuit has an of polyfil inner layer.
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The Magic Sleepsuit is designed to be introduced when babies are transitioning out of the swaddle and into the crib which is usually around 3 months of age.
The Magic Sleepsuit is designed to be used after the swaddle, not with a newborn as a swaddle alternative. At 0-3 months, when babies are typically swaddled, the startle reflex may be too strong to have sustained success with the Magic Sleepsuit.
Proper fit is critical for the safe use and effectiveness of the Magic Sleepsuit.
When you are ready to try the Magic Sleepsuit, we encourage you to send us a photo of your little one wearing the Sleepsuit to info@magicsleepsuit.com. We can do a Visual Sizing Assessment and give you sizing input.
The Magic Sleepsuit should be used in a room at the AAP recommended temperature for babies, which is on the cooler side.
We recommend a diaper or onesie under the Magic Sleepsuit. We do not recommend any more than one layer of light cotton.
Like with any baby sleep product, it is up to parents to monitor the baby in the Sleepsuit and make sure the baby's room is at the recommended temperature for babies. Please remember that babies' hands and feet can feel cool, so the best way to gauge body temperature is to place your hand on their stomach or back. If they feel hot and sweaty, remove a layer of clothing or remove them from the Sleepsuit.
The baby’s room should be kept at the AAP recommended temperature for babies, which is recommended to be on the cooler side. Of course, every baby is different and some babies may run warmer than others. Like with any baby sleep product, parents should make sure their baby is at a comfortable temperature. Babies' hands and feet can often feel cold. The best way to check their temperature is to feel their chest or back, as hands and feet are usually cooler. We recommend dressing the baby in a diaper or a onesie under the Magic Sleepsuit—no more than one layer of light cotton.
The Baby Merlin's Magic Dream Sack is an innovative wearable blanket made by the same company that created the Magic Sleepsuit. The Dream Sack has two layers of fabric, while most sleepsacks only have one. This additional fabric layer provides the baby coziness and comfort they are used to with the Magic Sleepsuit.
The familiar fabrics and feel of Baby Merlin's Magic Dream Sack make the transition from the Magic Sleepsuit a smooth one. The Dream Sack has a two-way zipper for easy in and out and convenient diaper changes.
The TOG of the Magic Dream Sack and Dream Sack Walker is 1.0
Baby Merlin's Magic Dream Sack comes in sizes Small: 6-12 months (enclosed sack) and Large: 12-18 (sack with foot openings).
The Large Dream Sack -the Dream Sack Walker has openings for baby's feet so they can stand and toddle around safely while still enjoying the magic of our wearable blanket.