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Weaning a 4 Month Old from the Swaddle
Asked by L.L. from Charlotte
on October 8, 2008
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Help...I have a 4 month old baby who is used to being tightly swaddled for sleep. She is now strong enough to break her arms out of the swaddle and also just recently...
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- I too recommend the cozy cocoon. There is a convertible product that would make it easier to wean. http://www.cozycocoon.com/products/Sweet_Pea-100-2.html
- Hey L., We swaddled until about 4-5months. We did not wean her from it she did it herself. She went to sleep swaddled and within 1-2 hours she would get herself ou...
- Hi L. Maybe gradually rock her in a chair with a swaddle. Do that a little while. Talk to her and sing to her or hum. Let her hear your voice of love and just cuddle ...
HELP Us Kick the Binky and Swaddle Habit!
Asked by L.B. from Portland
on April 9, 2009
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There has GOT to be a way to get my baby to sleep without swaddling him and without a binky!
Let me preface this by saying I have one of the easiest babies I have e...
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- hi L.,try giving him a teddybear to sleep with and then try singing a little song to him. most babies like music. soft music.also try reading a story to him.a mom gran...
- What i did for son, was to swaddle him but let him have his hands, at about 5 months. Then slowly started loosening the blanket everynight, and about a week later, i ...
- I would have to say that I can only see two options for you...either continue with the habit or let him cry it out. At 5.5 months old he should be able to get his own ...
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.
Swaddling
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on January 30, 2009
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I am struggling with how long to swaddle. I am nervous to break it. However, my son doesn't love it, but he sleeps longer with it. It's hard to have anyone else put h...
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- Hi K.- I had the same problem...not sure when to stop and then someone told me that you could keep going until a year and use a twin bed sheet--that is where I drew th...
- We swadddled our daughter until she was about 8 months old! She loved it! We were sure to ask her doctor if it was causing any develpmental delays and it wasn't so we...
- We swaddled my daughter until she was just a little over 4 months. I would have continued but "houdini" as we call her figured out how to get her feet out of the Swadd...
Swaddling Problems
Asked by M.K. from Dallas
on February 16, 2007
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Our 3 1/2 month daughter loves to be swaddled and sleeps all night as long as she is swaddled. But now she has become too big for us to swaddle in a receiving blanket...
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- There are swaddling blankets that you can by that have velcro on them to keep them in place, though I am not sure what they are called. There are also sleep sacks that...
- The Amazing Miracle Blanket is your best bet. You can order it online. Good LucK!
- My son is 4 months and sleeps through the night (8-10 hours) when he is swaddled. I use "Swaddle Me" from Babies R Us. My son is in the 90% in height and weight for hi...
Summer Swaddling?
Asked by B.D. from New York
on April 24, 2008
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Hi All! I need some advice from people who have had spring or summer babies. I am 33 weeks pregnant with my second child, due on June 9th. My son was born on Septem...
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- those lightweight waffle-knit stretchy blankets are the best! that with a onesie underneath is great.
- My son was born in February and still lovest to be swaddled. The waff;e weave blankets were a life saver. They are available at Target. They are lightweight and str...
- Absolutely swaddle! There are some wonderful lightweight swaddling blankets available at almost every baby shop. Or if you are crafty by some lightweight fabric - pr...
When to Stop Swaddling??
Asked by J.S. from Washington DC
on August 6, 2008
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Hello Everyone - I have an 11 week old daughter who still needs to be swaddled to go to sleep. She is now getting so big it is becoming more difficult to effectively ...
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- I swaddled my daughter until she was about 6 months old. Eventually she became too strong and would work her way out of the wrap, so things just naturally ended on th...
- Use the HALO sleep sack (the one with the arms for swaddling...can be found at any Babies R Us). I used mine with my VERY LARGE baby for 3-4 months. The sleep sack is ...
- Keep swaddling- if you can't find bigger swaddling blankets buy a twin size sheet and cut it in to the right size- we just bout one on sale and made four blankets out ...
Getting Out of the Swaddling Blanket
Asked by J.T. from Spokane
on February 19, 2007
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My son is now 4 months old and getting too big for his swaddling blanket. I also would like for him to start sleeping in his own room in his crib. Right now he sleep...
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- I couldn't stick with it, but I was advized not to pick up my son after laying him down. sooth him with whatever method you decide on...music, pacifier, bottle of wat...
- My son will be turning months on the 28th and moved my son into his own room at about 3 months...he did a wonderful job, but I still tuck a blanket around is waist and...
- We weaned my daughter from her swaddle by moving to a half swaddle (one arm only) at nights then for naps. Then eventually we took away the swaddle completely at nigh...
Five Week Old Sleeps Well at Night but Has a Hard Time During the Day
Asked by L.C. from Portland
on April 4, 2008
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I have a big, beautiful five week old son who loves to nurse (for comfort and food). He sleeps very well at night but has a much harder time during the day. Pretty muc...
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- I had the some of the same issues with my son and I went back to swaddling him. I try to put him in his bed when he is still awake and sleepy so that he learns to sle...
- I used swaddling to keep my little one happy during the day. Basically, if you haven't done this before, you lay baby crosswise on a blanket then wrap one side very t...
- I can give you a bunch of advice, but I got all I know from Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child. It helped me learn how to teach my baby to go to sleep, to know sleepy s...
Has Anyone Used a Moby Wrap?
Asked by C.K. from Nashville
on April 11, 2008
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Just wanted to see if anyone has used a Moby Wrap and what you thought about it?
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- I got one as a gift from someone who loved hers. Although my baby loved to be held all the time she hated the wrap. I tried it several times and gave up. Plus it wa...
- i never used a moby, but my mom ordered me a miracle blanket. it would have been great, but my daughter was very little and it was too big. by the time she grew into...
- Yes, i bought one and it was great. The only complaint i would have is that any of the wraps get hot in the summer. A sling might be cooler. Good Luck, Mel
