Each baby and parent or caregiver combo is unique, so if you have questions about whether swaddling is right for your baby, give your pediatrician a call. DD loved to be swaddled in the SwaddleMe until about 3 or 4 months then she could wriggle her arms out and hated being confined. However, for premature or colicky babies in particular, swaddling can be a very effective, soothing tool to help them sleep better. Some parents even prefer to have their baby adjust to “outside the womb” sleeping conditions right from the start, so that they don’t have to wean the swaddle a few months later when their baby starts to roll. Many full-term, healthy babies learn to sleep quite happily without one. but we recommend Halo or Little Lotus over Nested Bean.
While swaddling is an age-old practice that does soothe many young babies, there are risks that must be considered. Still, any type of swaddle that compresses the arms and limits movement should not be used once your baby shows signs of rolling (or around 2 to 4 months of age). So while all of these swaddles can be used safely if proper precautions are taken, the top options from a safety perspective would be one of the sleep sack or zip-up style swaddles, as they can’t come off and get tangled if they are properly fitted. Nested Bean Zen Swaddle Classic in Stardust Grey.
She only wears this for her long night sleep, so it's not a major concern.Frequently asked questions What is the safest swaddle?Īccording to the AAP guidelines for safe swaddling, loose blankets are a suffocation hazard for young babies. 29.99HALO SleepSack Extra Large Micro-Fleece Wearable Blanket Pink. None of these things have happened and she doesn't spit up, but it's something I keep an eye on. Also, a small part of me worries that if she needs to move because of coughing/spit up, her arms are too restricted and she won't be able to. Only reason I give this 4 stars instead of 5 is because we do notice that, because she still moves & wiggles while in the swaddle, sometimes the flaps move up towards her neck/mouth so that worries me. But at the same time, I want to make this transition as smooth as possible because we’re all so tired here, including the baby. She is only 11 lbs and about 22 inches, which is an issue with many transition products because they seem to be made for bigger babies. Find quality apparel products to add to your Shopping List or order online. That sounds like a WIN for us! Also, she doesn't mind her arms being held down, so that was a pleasant surprise. We currently use the Halo swaddle sack where you can let the arms loose to transition. Shop for Nested Bean Zen One Classic Swaddle - Sand (3-6 Months) at Kroger. My friend recommended this product and it made a difference! Longer, peaceful, uninterrupted sleep and a happy baby! She can sleep 8 whole hours without waking up at night and she's only 2 months old. Shortly after this, her sleep would get interrupted more & more because her arms would twitch and move in her sleep (startle reflex) and we started to notice her mood change a little, being more fussy and cry from being tired. At about one month we stopped being consistent with swaddling her because we thought she didn't like her arms being constricted (that wasn't true, shouldn't have given in so quickly, new parent/rookie mistake). This swaddle really helped my daughter STAY asleep. We love the nested bean You can still swaddle arms in or out. Shop for HALO 2-in-1 SleepSack Swaddle - Sunshine Rainbow (Newborn) at Kroger.
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