MulMulBaby Blog

Guides on muslin, sensitive skin, sleep and everyday baby care from MulmulBaby.

Best Fabrics for Babies With Sensitive Skin & Eczema

The short answer: for a baby with sensitive or eczema-prone skin, most parents do best with soft, smooth, plain cotton worn close to the...

How to Swaddle a Baby With a Muslin Blanket (Step by Step)

The short answer: Lay the muslin flat as a diamond and fold the top corner down. Place your baby on their back with their...

How Hot Is Too Hot for a Newborn at Night? A Simple Guide

The short answer: A newborn is too hot if their chest or the back of their neck feels sweaty, clammy or hot, their hair...

How Many Muslin Swaddles Do You Need?

The short answer: Most parents find 4 to 6 muslin swaddles is enough. That covers one in use, one in the wash and one...

What Is a Muslin Swaddle? A Parent's Guide

The short answer: A muslin swaddle is a large, lightweight square of cotton muslin, a plain fabric with a loose, open weave. Parents use...

The Enduring Appeal of Muslin: A Short History for Parents

Muslin is one of the oldest fabrics still in everyday use, and one of the few that has traveled from royal courts to the...

What Is the Difference Between Muslin and Regular Cotton for Baby Clothes?

The short answer: muslin and "regular" baby cotton are usually the same fiber, cotton, built two different ways. Muslin is woven in a light,...