The Mimou Babywear Blog

Welcome to the Mimou Blog! Find helpful tips, practical advice, and inspiration for life with your little one—from babywear and everyday essentials to the little things that make parenting special.

Mother cradling her newborn softly wrapped in a Mimou botanical muslin swaddle — how to swaddle a newborn step by step

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How to Swaddle a Newborn: A Step-by-Step Guide

Swaddling can calm a newborn’s startle reflex and help them settle — but only if it’s done right and safely. Here’s a clear step-by-step guide to swaddling a newborn, the safety rules that matter most, and when to stop.
Baby in the Mimou Cherry Print Muslin Romper Dress in dappled summer shade — muslin baby clothes edit

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The Muslin Edit: 6 Breathable Pieces for Hot Days

Ask a parent who’s survived a hot summer with a baby what they’d buy again and the answer is almost always muslin. Here’s why the loose double-gauze weave keeps babies genuinely cooler — and the six muslin pieces we’d actually buy.