The witching hour finally ended
We had tried drops, gripe water and every hold in the book. Twenty minutes after the first wrap she was calm and then asleep on me. I cried, honestly.
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Sootheling — Colic Relief Belly Band
The soft, drug-free belly band that does the two things pediatricians suggest first — warmth and gentle pressure — in one cuddly-soft wrap. Most babies settle within about twelve minutes.
- Warmth and gentle pressure together — the first thing pediatricians suggest
- Nothing ingested — no drops, no syrups, no ingredients at all
- Warms in 30 seconds — microwave the insert, test it on your forearm, wrap
- Machine-washable outer band with a removable insert, ready again tomorrow
- Filled with natural red beans — gentle, consistent heat therapy that holds its warmth, with nothing to plug in
- Adjustable wrap with a secure fastening — fits your baby's tummy, not a size chart, and adjusts as they grow
- Cotton-blend fabric, hypoallergenic filling — soft against newborn skin. No scratch, no itch, no fragrance
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- Free shipping on all orders · Same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm AEST
- 30-night money-back guarantee. Full refund if your family isn't seeing progress — no return shipping needed.
- Free Colic Sleep Guide with every order — 40 pages, written with pediatricians.
- Four colours, one size — adjustable velcro fits babies 0–12 months.
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Parent reviews
The evenings parents got back
4.9
Based on 582 verified reviews
94% would recommend to another parent
91%
Calmer within 20 minutes
84%
Stayed asleep in it
88%
Easy to put on a wriggling baby
93%
Worth the price
The most helpful reviews
Nothing to measure at 3am
The reason I kept using it is that there is nothing to mix, nothing to count and nothing to remember. Warm the insert, wrap, done.
Warmth and pressure, no medicine
Our pediatrician actually suggested warmth and gentle pressure first. This does both at once instead of me juggling a warm towel and a swaddle.
He stayed asleep in it
We put it on during the evening feed and he slept through until two. That has not happened in eleven weeks.
Softer than I expected
I thought it would be a stiff compress. It is genuinely plush and the dots are lovely under your hand. She does not fight it.
Bought the 3-pack after one night
One on, one in the wash, one ready. At this price it made no sense to buy a single.
The velcro means it fits properly
Our boy is long and slim and everything gapes on him. This tightens to his tummy exactly and does not ride up.
Helped with the evening cluster feeds
We wrap it on before the six o’clock feed and the whole hour is calmer. I am not pacing the hallway anymore.
Easy to use one-handed
You can do it in the dark with a crying baby on your shoulder. That was the test and it passed.
We take it everywhere
It lives in the nappy bag. Restaurants, the car, my mum’s place. It is the first thing I reach for.
The colour is exactly as shown
Ordered mint and it arrived exactly like the photos. Soft, not neon.
My husband uses it more than I do
He was the sceptic. He is now the one warming the insert at seven o’clock.
No more gas drops
We spent a fortune on drops that did nothing. This is the first thing that actually changed our evenings.
Second baby, same band
Used it for our first and it is still going for our second. Washed constantly and still soft.
Goes over the sleepsuit
Nothing to take off first. It goes straight over what she is already wearing, which matters at that time of night.
Genuinely helped our reflux evenings
Not a cure, but the evenings are noticeably calmer. I would recommend it to any parent in that first three months.
Warm enough for a Canberra winter
We get proper cold here. The insert holds its warmth for a good while and she settles much faster.
The guide was actually useful
The free sleep guide had more practical advice than the two books I bought. The band plus the routine worked.
Bought two so we are never without
One is always clean. That is the whole review.
The 30-night guarantee convinced me
I was not going to spend money on another colic product. The guarantee meant there was nothing to lose. We never needed it.
Still soft after months of washes
It has been washed twice a week since he was born and it still looks new.
Nothing going into her body
That was the deciding factor for us. No drops, no syrups. Just warmth and a hug.
Looks exactly like the photos
I have been burnt by online baby products before. This is exactly what was shown.
The bear face sold it
She is only small but she stares at it. It is a comfort object as much as anything.
Bought one for my sister too
Sent one to my sister in Brisbane with a newborn. She has since ordered the 3-pack.
Great for the car seat meltdowns
Wrapped it on before a long drive and he slept most of the way.
Ordered the blue, no regrets
Soft powder blue, not a bright baby blue. Lovely in person.
The insert is the clever part
Removable means the band itself can be washed properly. So many similar products you cannot clean.
Second baby in the same one
Bought it for our first, now using it for our second. Still going.
Good for a big baby
My son is on the 95th percentile and the velcro still fits comfortably.
Warm and light
It is warm without feeling heavy on her tummy, which was the problem with a warm towel.
Beautifully packaged
Arrived folded with tissue. Felt like a gift even though it was for us.
Helped, but not a miracle
It genuinely calmed her in the evenings, though it did not fix everything. Still glad we bought it and I would buy it again.
Lovely, insert cools fairly fast
The band is beautiful and easy to use. The insert cools down after about twenty minutes, so I re-warm it once.
Great quality, sizing is generous
One size is genuinely one size, but it is roomy on our small four-week-old. It tightens up fine though.
Helped, but took persistence
It took about a week of using it every evening before we saw a difference. Worth it, but I nearly gave up.
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A closer look
Six details you notice the first night
Nothing here is decoration. Each one is the answer to something that makes the usual colic routine so hard to keep up at 3am.
01
The warming insert
A removable natural-grain insert that warms in the microwave in about 30 seconds. Always test it against your forearm first, the same way you would a bottle.
02
The wrap
It goes around the tummy, never the chest, and fastens with adjustable velcro — light, even pressure that feels like being held.
03
cotton-blend Dot softness
A short velvety plush covered in tiny raised dots. Pleasantly soft against skin, and it holds up to repeated nightly use.
04
Nothing ingested
No drops, no syrups, no fragrances, no ingredients. Warmth and gentle pressure are the entire mechanism.
05
Machine-washable
The outer band goes in a cold machine wash; the insert comes out first. Ready again for the next evening.
06
Made for the witching hour
Simple enough to use one-handed, in the dark, on a baby who is already crying. Nothing to mix or measure.
Size and fit
One size, and it grows with them
Sootheling fits babies from birth through to about twelve months. The adjustable velcro means you set the wrap to their tummy rather than buying a size — snug enough to feel held, never tight. It goes over a bodysuit or a sleepsuit, so there is nothing to take off first.
Soft on bare skin
Cotton-blend fabric over a hypoallergenic filling, with a removable insert filled with natural red beans. No scratch, no itch, no fragrance.
Set it to their tummy
Adjustable velcro means you fit the wrap to your baby, not to a size chart.
Warm, never hot
The insert is warmed, not heated. Test it on your forearm and it is ready to go on.
Birth to 12 months
One size covers the whole colic window, from the first weeks through to walking.
Everything you'd want to know
We're happy to share the full detail — we just don't think a spec sheet is the first thing you need at 6am on a cold morning.
See the full specification
| Size | One size, adjustable velcro |
|---|---|
| Age range | 0 to 12 months |
| Outer | Soft cotton-blend fabric, hypoallergenic filling |
| Insert | Removable, microwave-safe, filled with natural red beans |
| Fastening | Secure adjustable velcro wrap, one size |
| Insert | Removable natural-grain warming insert |
| Warm-up | About 30 seconds in the microwave |
| Fastening | Adjustable velcro, wraps the tummy only |
| Colours | Four — cream, blue, mint and pink |
| Care | Remove the insert, then machine wash cold. Line dry. |
Something we haven't answered? Ask us directly — a real person replies, usually the same day.
A closer look
Four colours, one very soft shape
Cream, powder blue, mint and blush pink — chosen to sit quietly in a nursery rather than shout from a shelf. Whichever you pick, the shape stays the same: a soft bear face, raised dots under your palm, and a wrap that settles on the tummy in seconds.
Three steps, one minute
Warm it, wrap it, let them settle
01
Warm the insert
Take the natural-grain insert out and warm it in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Test it against your forearm first — the same way you would a bottle.
02
Wrap the tummy
Slide the insert back in, lay the band across their tummy — never the chest — and fasten the velcro so it feels snug and held rather than tight. It goes over what they're already wearing.
03
Let them settle
Most parents report their baby calming within about twelve minutes. Use it during the evening witching hour and again before sleep. Afterwards, the outer band goes in a cold wash.
Real families
What it actually looks like at 7pm
Not a studio. A couch, a cot, a rug and a dim lamp. This is where Sootheling earns its place — in the hour that used to be the hardest part of the day.
Photos from Hushfern families using Sootheling at home. Every baby is different — what settles one may not settle another.
Honest comparison
How Sootheling compares
We compared it against the two things parents actually try instead — a warm towel or heat pack held against the tummy, and the drops and gripe waters that promise the world at 7pm.
| Hushfern | Sootheling | Warm towel or heat pack | Gas drops & gripe water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warmth and gentle pressure together the two things pediatricians suggest first |
Both, at once | Warmth only | |
| Nothing ingested | Nothing | Nothing | Syrup, every dose |
| Nothing to measure at 3am | Wrap and go | Reheat and re-place | Measure and count |
| Stays put while you hold them | Adjustable velcro | Slips off | Not applicable |
| Machine washable | Insert out, cold wash | Needs reheating | Not applicable |
| Colour range | 4 colours | 1 | 3–4 |
| Money-back guarantee | 30-night money-back guarantee | Not offered | Rarely offered |
| Warranty | 12 months | None stated | None stated |
Safety
Made to be safe around your baby
We'd never ask you to take our word for it. Here's exactly what we've checked, and how.
The Hushfern promise
Try Sootheling with a 30-night money-back guarantee.
Use it every evening for a month. Warm the insert, wrap it on, and hold them the way you already do. If your family is not seeing progress, email us and we will refund every cent — no return shipping needed. No forms, no restocking fee, no awkward questions.
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Questions
Everything parents ask us
What size is it?
One size, birth to about 12 months. The velcro means you fit it to your baby's tummy rather than to a size chart, and it adjusts as they grow instead of being outgrown in a month.
Is it safe to use on a newborn?
Yes, from birth, worn on the tummy only and never the chest. Always stay with your baby while it is on, and check the insert against your forearm before you place it, exactly as you would a bottle.
How quickly does it warm up?
About 30 seconds in the microwave. Take it out, test it against your forearm, slide it back into the band and fasten it. Nothing to mix, nothing to measure, nothing to remember at 3am.
How long does it stay warm?
Around 20 to 30 minutes, which is the window most parents need to get a baby settled. If you want it warm for longer, the insert can be re-warmed once without taking the band off.
What is actually inside it?
A removable microwave-safe warming insert and a plush outer band. No drugs, no herbs, no oils, no fragrances. Nothing goes into your baby, and nothing sits against their skin that you have not seen.
Will it fit a big baby?
Yes. The velcro strap has a generous overlap, and parents of babies on the 95th percentile tell us it still fastens comfortably. Snug enough to feel held, never tight.
How do I wash it?
Take the insert out first, then machine wash the outer band cold and line dry. No bleach and no fabric softener. The insert itself only needs a wipe down.
How fast is shipping?
Free within Australia on all orders, dispatched same-day if you order before 2pm AEST. Most Australian orders arrive within 3–6 business days. International delivery is 7–13 business days with tracking.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, worldwide, with tracking on every order. International delivery is typically 7–13 business days and duties are calculated at checkout.
What if it does not work for us?
You have a 30-night money-back guarantee. Use it every evening for a month and if your family is not seeing progress, email us and we will refund every cent — no return shipping needed. That is the whole point of the guarantee.
Can I buy it as a gift?
Yes, and it is a very common baby shower gift. Orders ship in plain packaging with no prices on the paperwork, so it is ready to give as it arrives.
Is it covered by warranty?
12 months, covering the velcro, the seams and the plush outer. If something goes wrong we repair or replace it free of charge, including return shipping.
What is in the free ebook?
A 40-page Colic Sleep Guide covering the witching hour, winding holds, cluster feeding and a gentle evening routine. It is written with pediatric input and it is included with every order.
Why is the 3-pack cheaper per band?
Because one is always in the wash. Buy two and the third is free — three bands for $119.98 instead of $179.97. Most parents who buy a single band come back for the pack.
What are the colours like in person?
Deliberately muted — cream, soft blue, mint and soft pink. Screens vary, so if you are deciding between two, email us and we will send you a photo of the actual fabric in daylight.
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