Sleep Sacks & Swaddlers: Infant
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Swaddling Vs. Sleep Sack
Asked by K.B. from Detroit
on November 21, 2008
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Here's my dilemma, my 8 week old does very well with swaddling, in fact, it was a god send for us. Our problem now is that she grunts and struggles (while sleeping) to...
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- Hi Kelli, I had the same issue when my little one was about the same age. I found that, yup, it's time to stop swaddling. I didn't use the sleep sack. I just covered ...
- We went through that same phase. Our son hit that 8-10 week old mark and wanted to flail about, but that then woke him up. We also tried the sleep slack and that did...
- Hi Kelli, My daughter loved the swaddle me at first, too. Around 8-10 weeks she wanted more freedom, so we switched her to just the sleep sack. It worked for us. ...
Sleep Sack for 6 Month Old
Asked by J.B. from Kansas City
on January 8, 2008
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Our daughter is 5 months old and overnight this weekend outgrew her sleep sack. We put her in a sleeper, the sleep sack and then when it started to get really cold thi...
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- J., I'm new to mamasource, and this is my first response, so bear with me as I learn more about this site. Anyway, my daughter has also had a tough time sleeping, ...
- Hi J.. I understand about worrying that they are warm enough. We have an 11 month old who is all over the crib! Since she out grew the sleep sack, you may want to i...
- I absolutely love sleep sacks!! But I found myself with the same problem of my son growing out of it. Then I found a website that has sleepsacks that go to size 24 m...
Sleep Sack for 4 Month Old
Asked by L.F. from Dallas
on January 8, 2007
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I've been looking for a sleep sack for my 4 month old. I've found a couple on-line but didn't know if someone had a good one they could suggest.
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- L., We used the Halo Sleep Sack with our baby girl. We transitioned her from swaddling to the sack and it worked beautufully. She had one cotton one and one fleece...
- Like the other moms, I also highly recommend the Halo sleepsack. I would get 2, one to wear, one as a spare. I would put my daughter in a long sleeved onesie, and the...
- Hello! I also LOVED the Halo sleep sacks for my daughter! I love that they unzip from the bottom up, so that you don't have to almost completely undress the baby a...
Using a Swaddler
Asked by K.V. from Tulsa
on April 11, 2008
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My 5 month has used a Swaddler since he was born because he would wake himself up at night by hitting himself in the face. We're concerned that when he starts to be a...
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- Our daughter was born 5 weeks early. They swaddled her in the hospital and we kept it up at home, but then it became a problem because she would work her arms out, hit...
- My son was born at the beginning of September and I still use a swaddler ( he was a preemie, so he still fits). He is able to wiggle his arms out and and kick his leg...
- He probably won't wake himself up, but you may try to gradually unwrap him and see what happens. This could get him used to the freedom of not having it all the time ...
Looking for Halo Sleep Sack with Legs?
Asked by A.F. from Chicago
on October 13, 2007
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We loved our Halo Sleep Sack last winter, but now that my son is 1 I am looking for a sleep sack with legs and feet. Does anyone know if this exists? I have located ...
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- I have never seen a sleep sack with legs. I knwo they make sleep sacks for bigger kids (seen at JC Penney), but they are still a sack and your son wouldn't be able to...
- patagonia makes some very nice slippers that babies/small toddlers can't get off. they will keep your baby's feet warm all night long & all day crawling around the col...
- What about regular Carter's or Target brand blanket sleepers/footie pajamas. Our kids (almost 2 and 3 now) where them all winter. Could wear them with jammies undern...
Keeping 9 Month Old Warm at Night- Sleep Sack?
Asked by J.Z. from Minneapolis
on October 2, 2008
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Now that the weather is getting cooler I'm wondering how to keep my son warm at night without a blanket. He has some fleece footed pj's, but that doesn't seem to be e...
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- There are sleep sacks that have long sleeves, I can not remember where I found them (Target, Walmart, Babies R Us). I used them till she was 9 months (but then it was ...
- The sleep sack may or may not work for your son. Mine did fine with his until about 6-7 months old. Then it just made him mad because it confined his movement. They do...
- Dear J., My son is all over the place when he sleeps as well & has never used a blanket. We purchased an oil filled radiant heater that we placed across from his crib...
Camping with an Infant
Asked by K.K. from Denver
on May 28, 2009
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Hi Moms,
We are planning on camping this summer with our 11 month old. I was wondering if any of you could give me advice on what to bring? And if you have any su...
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- We were camping last year with our then 11 month old and I found myself wishing that I had brought a play pen. I wasn't wanting it for sleeping, as we had a motor hom...
- Hi K., My husband and I went camping as a family for the first time last summer and even though we went alot as children we didn't anticipate our needs with our own c...
- I just went camping with my 11 month old last weekend. It was a fun trip, but when the night came, I was beginning to wonder if it was good idea. My baby didn't want ...
Infant Sleeping in Parents' Bed
Asked by J.S. from Sacramento
on April 8, 2009
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Quick question for moms out there who slept with their newborn/infant. What worked for you in terms of keeping baby safe while sleeping in your bed? Did you use an inf...
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- I have co-slept with both my children and have found that I am always aware of them, even when asleep. It has really helped make breastfeeding easier and resulted in ...
- I just cuddle mine up like a teddy bear, but we don't move around a lot when we sleep. Our bed is tight against the wall, with no chance of moving, so I usually put m...
- Have yuo heard of the Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper? It's like they're in your bed and thier own, all in one. I was so nervouse and paranoid about hurting the baby in bed t...
Is It Necessary to "Un-addict" a Swaddler?
Asked by T.W. from Topeka
on March 7, 2008
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My son is 4 months old. He only falls asleep if he is swaddled. I asked my doctor about it and he said he should stop being swaddled by 6 mo so that he'll be a better ...
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- We swaddled both of our children past the 4 month mark. My son was BIG, so I actually sewed him bigger swaddling blankets! For us, they both outgrew the need for swa...
- Keep swaddling, it won't hurt a thing. Do what's best for YOUR baby. D.-mom of 9
- Pooh on your ped! If your son wants to be swaddled, do it! My oldest, who is now 9, loved being swaddled. She still does from time to time, esp. when she's feeling ...
How Long Did You Swaddle Your Infant? Also, Baby Won't Take Pacifier...
Asked by M.G. from Minneapolis
on March 1, 2008
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My baby girl is turning 3 months on Monday - I have heard that by now we shouldn't be swaddling her anymore. She will ONLY sleep if she is wrapped up really really ti...
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- My daughter was the same way with the swaddling and the pacifier (also loved the finger)! I say swaddle as long as you need to, sleep is important! We went through M...
- I don't have any advice on the swaddling thing-I wish my kids (3.5, 2, 3months)liked to be swaddled. If your daughter is sleeping well when swaddled I would just keep...
- Hi M., Swaddle her as long as she needs!!! She loves it, it comforts her and you will get more sleep! My son was about 6 months old before we quit swaddling him...act...
