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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.
Sleep Issues - 4 Month Old
Asked by M.C. from Chicago
on July 6, 2008
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My daughter started sleeping through the night (usually from about 8 pm to 6am) at around 8 weeks when we started using the miracle blanket. For the past 1.5-2 weeks o...
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- We too used the Miracle blanket and loved it. We stopped using it around 4 months so he could learn to sleep without it. We also stopped using the bassinet. It took so...
- She is most likely still hungry. If you haven't started cereal give her some at at her last feeding before bed time. The usual reccommended amount is 1 Tablespoon. If ...
- hi- my son is 4 months too and did the same thing and then he got 2 teeth! Now his sleep schedule is going back to normal, so it could be that.....
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...
When to Tell It's Time to Stop Swaddling a Baby and How to Transition Them
Asked by K.D. from Kansas City
on June 10, 2009
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I have an almost three month old who is generally a great sleeper already. He is a big guy-already 14 pounds and eating great. He has been swaddled with the miracle bl...
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- Hi K., My son was pretty much the same. Like your son, my son was a big guy too. We just swaddled him until he kept breaking free. Then one day, we just didn't ...
- My 8 month old is a big guy, too, and he will not sleep unless he is swaddled. He does break out of it, but he needs it to go to sleep. My husband discovered the "b...
- we swaddled our daughter till she was 9 months. She would be fine if she broke out if it in the middle of the night, but would not go to sleep without it on to start w...
Is There Any Solution for Infant Gas Pains?
Asked by S.L. from St. Louis
on September 26, 2011
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My little girl is 4 months old and she is a sweet little thing for most of the day. She doesn't sleep all that long during some days, but all sleep is varying with her...
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- Put a couple of drops of Mylicon in each bottle before shaking and giving to her. This will help get a good burp and take a lot of the bubbles out of the formula. Als...
- How bout a hot water bottle or heating pad on her tummy...try having her sleep on her side too. Hope it helps, good luck!
- When my son was on zantac (that was all they had then) they had me give him ADULT Mylanta with it, when his stomach was acting up severely. We also used peppermint wa...
Newborn Gets Panicky - What Do We Do?
Asked by S.W. from Burlington
on June 17, 2008
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My newborn (3 weeks) has moments of alertness amidst all her sleep and is pretty easygoing for the most part. However, in the evenings, she tends to have a couple of h...
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- my baby did the exact same thing (head bobbing, fussing, panicky cries)! it's normal and it will pass. A lot of moms think their babies aren't getting enough food in t...
- My son who is now 3 months did the same thing. I put him on the floor... Nice hard surface on a receiving blanket.. and let him fuss it out.. seems to me.. the pressur...
- Hi S., My baby did the exact same thing (head bobbing, sucking on everything, nursing too much and then throwing up, etc) It's all very normal and will pass in a f...
Weaning Swaddle, Development, and 4 Mo Old Sleep
Asked by D.P. from Raleigh
on December 30, 2010
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I need some good advice on swaddling. We started breaking my daughter of the swaddle blanket last night. She has been breaking out of it lately, and I figured it was t...
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- Swaddling will not hinder development. Lack of sleep will. My son is 7 months and is just starting to be able to sleep long stretches without the swaddle. We swaddle...
- Keep swaddling! We did until at least 6 months (longer for her naps) and she is developmentally fine. You might want to throw out the sleep positioner, though. Th...
- Can she lift her head? Can she roll over? If she can she can sleep on her stomach.. Try it during the day while you are there to watch her. Place her head in the up ag...
Sleepless and Desperate for Help/advice with Colicky Baby
Asked by K.G. from Chicago
on February 14, 2007
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I am desperate for some advice from other moms that may have had a colicky baby. Our pediatrician thought she had GERD so she prescribed Axid for my baby. This was l...
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- K., Congrats and hang in there! Our daughters share the same b'day two years apart. I was just about to type my advice when I saw Karly's advice - EXCACTLY what I...
- Many of my friends have tried gripe water and they all say it's great. Even a pediatrician I know has said that for some unknown reason it does allieviate discomfort....
- I have no advice, just reassurance that this will pass. My son had colic and I think I'm permanently psychically scarred by the experience. Good news is that it did en...
9 Month Old STILL Requires a Swaddle!
Asked by B.M. from Los Angeles
on April 26, 2008
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Hi,
I wrote several months when my baby was about 5 months, asking when/how to stop. We have tried everything suggested and she still absolutely requires a swaddle...
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- I had a similar situation with both of my kids taking them off of the pacifier. I knew it would take a few days of kicking and screaming but it had to be done. My da...
- I just want to say that I know people who have swaddled for 2 years! Sounds crazy- huh? That's what worked for them.My daughter wanted to sleep on top of daddy only ...
- Hi B., The way I got my daughter to get used to not being swaddled is by just not swaddling her. I know, it sounds hard.. it was. It's going to take some time so b...
