Swaddling & Sleep Sacks
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Swaddling at 6 1/2 Months
Asked by S.H. from Los Angeles
on April 8, 2008
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My son will only sleep if he is swaddled. I've tried to put him to sleep in a sleep sac, half swaddled, one arm out, both arms out and he will NOT fall asleep without...
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- Hi S.: I'm a brand new mom of a one month old baby (so I almost don't feel qualified) but there is that book/DVD called "The Happiest Baby on the Block" by Dr. Harvey...
- HI S., 6 1/2 months old seems a little old for Swaddling. When you mentioned that he's rolling over, my first thought was, his hands are tied up! I have three child...
- try it durring a nap and if hes ok after that then he should be ok for all night. is he still swaddled when he wakes up from naps or are his arms out? i understand you...
Ideas for Swaddling in Car Seat
Asked by S.B. from Missoula
on February 25, 2008
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My five-week old simply hates the car seat (just like my three-year old did). I have just purchased two different travel swaddles - one from Target and another from an...
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- Hi, S. - I'm also a child safety seat technician and agree with Liz. NHTSA (National Highway Transportation Safety Administration - governing body car seat safety ...
- After buckling my babies in their seats properly, I would put a blanket over them and tuck it all around them.
- You aren't supposed to swaddle in a car seat or put anything bulky on them it lessens your car seats ability to work properly. Having said that I have been in your sho...
When and How to Wean off Night Time Swaddle?
Asked by J.G. from Dallas
on February 27, 2008
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I have a wonderful 6 month old who sleeps everynight in a miracle blanket. My husband and friends think that it's time to stop the swaddle all together, but my son re...
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- I say if he is sleeping--leave things the way they are. He will let you know when he is tired of it. :)
- I love the miracle blanket! My son was in it until he learned to flip over at 3 months, praise the Lord for the video monitor. We tried to give it up but he really sle...
- I think they typically wean them off it by themselves. My son started fighting it and pulling his arms out so we swaddled his bottom half with his arms free. Then af...
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!
Seeking Venue for Swaddling Demonstration
Asked by D.C. from Austin
on July 27, 2009
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I am new to Austin and am launching an Australian style swaddling blanket. When I did the launch in KS I went to a local children's recreation center but here I dont k...
Still Swaddling 4 1/2 Month Old
Asked by C.S. from Chicago
on October 14, 2008
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Hi,
I have a 4 1/2 month old girl who still needs to be swaddled. She simply cannot fall asleep without it. Does anyone know how to break this habit? Has anyone els...
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- 7 months and 6 months for my two...they both slowly got their arms out on their own and learned to get more comfortable in a blanket that was less tight - the whole id...
- we were worried about swaddling our 4 month old son and asked the ped. about it who said as long as it brings him comfort you can swaddle as long as he wanted. my son ...
- I recommend swaddling until they are too big literally. Usually I just use bigger blankets as needed honestly. I believe in swaddling up until about 11 mos old. If ...
Need Alternative to Swaddling in Hot Summer Months
Asked by J.S. from Reading
on June 7, 2008
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This request is actually for a friend who is having trouble logging into Mamasource. Her three-month-old will only sleep if he is tightly swaddled. During the week, he...
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- On another board that I participate on, we have members from some very hot states. They buy inexpensive sheets that are thinner and cut them to the size of a large rec...
- Try a sheet. Or if the little one is small you might even want to try a pillow case. Treat it as it was a blanket. All of my childeren didn't like being bunddle up but...
- If your friend or her mom can sew, they could go out and buy a yard of gauze fabric. They can use a sewing machine to surge or hem the edges (not sure what the proper...
Sleep Sacks
Asked by R.A. from Chicago
on June 23, 2009
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I am looking to get a sleep sack for my 6 week old. With summer here, what kind of pj's do you put them in? I was thinking a long sleeve onsie to keep her arms warm??
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- right now, I'm just putting my 8 week old in those gowns with the elastic bottom. it's like a nightgown. she's been just fine with only that.
- congrats and how exciting for you!! I had one born in July and one in August. They usually slept in onesies, long sleeve or short depending on the night temp, and swa...
- Sleep sacks are the best...you can get them from One Step Ahead...they have Halo sacks that zip from top to bottom so the zipper doesn't pinch the baby's neck. Also, ...
Rolling over and Sleep Sacks
Asked by R.M. from Chicago
on February 24, 2010
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We put a sleep sack on our son at night, but he recently has been rolling over in it during the night and then sleeps all night on his stomach. Is a sleep sack safe o...
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- Ms. R., you didn't state how your baby was. If he is really young, I would not recommend the sleep sack for the main reason if he can roll over, there is a high rish f...
- The whole point of a sleep sack is that it IS safe. They can't ride up to get trapped in front of a baby's face like a blanket. (Unless you're using one that is enor...
- All 3 of my kids used a sleep sack. Love them!!! They also never crawled out of their cribs..b/c of the sacks. my son is almost 2 1/2 and he still uses, in fact he ...
3 Month Old Sleep Issues
Asked by L.D. from Chicago
on April 20, 2010
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My 3 month old has been sleeping through the night and napping during the day swaddled but is now breaking out of EVERY swaddle device/blanket we can find. My doctor s...
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- Ahhhh, you are to the age of the "witching hour" in the evenings. Very common with the little ones. Why they call it an hour I'll never know. Last longer than that....
- I agree with the below. 6 hours is great!!!! For additional ideas, try skimming Harvey Karp's "Happiest Baby on the Block" or Pantley's "No Cry Sleep Solution". At thi...
- I haven't read the responses, but my advice is to get The Woombie. We started with the Miracle Blanket and then moved to The Woombie when my daughter was 4 months old...
