Sewing & Quilting: Miracle Blanket
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Bigger Swaddle Wraps?
Asked by L.C. from Seattle
on February 23, 2008
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My son is outgrowing his current swaddles (Kiddopotamus), and because he wriggles out of them in the middle of the night or during naps, he wakes up more frequently. ...
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- I have a couple Kiddopotamus swaddlers that are size Large (15-22lbs). I'm not sure what the length on it is cuz DD isn't in that size yet. I bought them at Babies R U...
- there is a great swaddle blanket by "Swaddle Designs". It is designed much bigger than most receiving blankets and it is very soft and thicker than most. There are ...
- They have the Large size at Baby's r us, it fits kids up to 22lbs and it is pretty long. My older 3 month old boy is about 25 inches and fits in it just fine.
How Do I Break the Swaddling?
Asked by S.K. from Denver
on June 28, 2008
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My son is about 4 months old, he is big around 18 pounds. Swaddling has been part of our routine since he was 4 weeks old. I have used the Swaddle Me blankets and the ...
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- Hi there! My daughter was the same way...she loved the swaddle blankets! Once she got too big for them we realized we needed to "wean" her off of them. I started no...
- S. -- I had the exact same problem with my big boy.. at 4 months he was 19 lbs! I also used the Miracle Blanket because it was the only one he wouldn't wiggle out of....
- I never thought of it much and just stopped when mine both kicked off the swaddle. Then, it was winter anyway so we put them in gowns and a fleece sleeper sac. Since...
Swaddlegate - the Unswaddling of My 4 Month Old
Asked by L.D. from Austin
on August 22, 2009
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My baby will turn 4 months in a week. For the past 3 weeks, he's been busting out of every swaddle we have tried for him. The miracle blanket, the Snug and Tug, the ...
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- Stop swaddling. He's probably trying to tell you he doesn't like it. Try putting him in pj's with legs / footies or a drawstring type gown - he might prefer that to ...
- Check out www.sleepingturtles.com It was developed by a nurse. Good luck! I would definitely not let him cry it out.
- In reply to the PP saying that you should not put a child to sleep on their stomach- I worked in day care for several years prior to having my own children, and th...
Anyone Still Swaddle at 8 Months?
Asked by E.N. from Eugene
on April 24, 2008
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Not concerned, just curious :) We still swaddle our son at 8 months and he sleeps well. Anyone else swaddle this long? Also, how do you do it? Miracle blanket (still u...
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- My son is 9 months and we've had to wrap him up again on occasion,especially when he was teething, so that he could get some sleep. He loves it and giggles sometimes. ...
- Yes, I swaddled as long as my kids seemed to like it and it helped them sleep better! I have a picture of my daughter all bundled up like a burrito with a big smile on...
- We actually just swaddling our 6 months old. She would have nothing of it when she was tiny, but now that her little hands are so active (and up to no good), she likes...
Swaddling 3 1/2 Month Old
Asked by M.E. from Birmingham
on April 16, 2012
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I've been swaddling my 3 1/2 month old in SwaddleMe blankets for naps and bedtime, and she's recently started breaking out of the swaddle at night, waking around 1 and...
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- I swaddled until about 6 months. You can try sewing 4 square receiving blankets together to create one large square blanket - it's perfect for swaddling a bigger ba...
- Hi M. I have a 12wk old son and use the swaddleme blankets on him everynight. He recently started breaking outta them too so i took a burp cloth the long ones and tuck...
- you can still swaddle her, just don't keep her in the blanket she is breaking out of. How do you swaddle her? Are her arms free? Maybe she wouldn't break out if her ar...
Swaddle Blankets
Asked by H.R. from Abilene
on October 5, 2008
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I've been using a Kiddopotamus SwaddleMe (made of cotton knit) on my daughter (now 4 months old) for the past few months. I love it except that now she's strong enough...
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- She might be too old now to be swaddled. Try the Halo sleep sacks to keep the blanket on her. I loved those, they were so great. Get 2, one to wear, one to wash. ...
- The fleece Kiddopotamus SwaddleMe blankets hold them significantly tighter than the cotton ones do. But, these only come in small & large (and there is a gap in betwee...
- Hi H., It sounds like your daughter is developmentally ready to stop swaddling. I know it's hard to think about sleepless nights and fussy babies, but in the long ...
I Need a Larger Swaddle Blanket
Asked by C.K. from Chicago
on May 6, 2012
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My daughter is almost 6 months old and still loves the swaddle. We are using the Halo Sleep Sack Swaddle in size small and she is really too big for it. A friend at wo...
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- No, you need a MIRACLE BLANKET, not a regular swaddler or other type of swaddle blanket - the Miracle Blanket is THE BEST. I just gifted my pregnant girlfriend TWO, s...
- in the old times there were no swaddle devices, we used a blanket. Find a blanket that is about 36 inches square and try that, if that doesn't work try a 48 inch blan...
- I second the www.swaddledesigns.com ! they are excellent big swaddle blankets. I was introduced to them by one of my home day care kids who liked to be swaddled unti...
Good Swaddle Blanket for Baby (Not Newborn)
Asked by S.L. from St. Louis
on September 4, 2011
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My little one (3 month) still needs to have her arms and legs swaddled up TIGHT
Any suggestions? The tighter the better!
Sleeping Without a Swaddle?
Asked by K.L. from Savannah
on March 15, 2011
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My son loves to be swaddled, but at 4 months old, he is growing too large for his swaddleme and swaddling with a regular blanket is too loose for his liking. We have ...
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- We have been debating this in our house for quite some time. My dd is 5 1/2 months old, and we have used the Miracle Blanket since she was a newborn, which has worked...
- I used the swaddle until I couldn't any more. At first it was really rough. I would suggest to stop using it when you have a few days off work because you will be up...
- Do your best to keep him swaddled. It is only a matter of time before he outgrows it.
Help 4 Month Old Sleep Without Being Swaddled
Asked by D.S. from San Francisco
on August 26, 2008
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Recently we have been trying to get our 4 month old son to sleep without being swaddled at night. It takes him close to an hour to finally fall asleep!!! This involves...
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- Hi there! Both my kids were swaddled until about 5 months. I guess I'm not sure if what you'd prefer to do at this point is teach your baby to sleep without being sw...
- Hi D., We tried to unswaddle our daughter at around 4 months and she wasn't ready. We got the miracle blanket and she stayed swaddled until at least 6 months. Then ...
- If your son is able to roll over then why do you feel it necessary to keep flipping him over. Think about you. You have a certain position that you are most comfortabl...
