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Weaning off swaddling / tapering off
Lynn
Hi everyone...
I’ve been swaddling our girl pretty much right from birth! She was very restless and kept waving her arms around, which made it impossible for her to fall asleep.
I use the Puckababy... 0-3 months and now 3-6 months. The transition from one bag to the other was already tricky because she had much more space and her hands could still move around a lot. I sometimes wrap an extra blanket around her so she’s snugly packed in. Then she falls asleep immediately.
Now I want to start weaning her off because the risk of rolling over increases the risk of SIDS.
Without the swaddle, she doesn’t sleep at all! Unless she’s being driven around in the stroller.
Do you have any tips?
How do you wean your babies off?
Love, Lynn
I’ve been swaddling our girl pretty much right from birth! She was very restless and kept waving her arms around, which made it impossible for her to fall asleep.
I use the Puckababy... 0-3 months and now 3-6 months. The transition from one bag to the other was already tricky because she had much more space and her hands could still move around a lot. I sometimes wrap an extra blanket around her so she’s snugly packed in. Then she falls asleep immediately.
Now I want to start weaning her off because the risk of rolling over increases the risk of SIDS.
Without the swaddle, she doesn’t sleep at all! Unless she’s being driven around in the stroller.
Do you have any tips?
How do you wean your babies off?
Love, Lynn
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Iza #2
I've heard from other parents that they transition by using a regular sleeveless sleep sack but sewing the armholes shut. That way, your baby still has more room but still feels cozy. Other than that, I can't help you out—I'm personally not a fan of swaddling...
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Lynn started this #3
Hi Iza...
Anyway, thanks for thinking along and for your reply. Our girl was in the hospital for 3 weeks and they started swaddling her there... it really helped and I went from there! I ended up with a very calm baby and a routine for sleeping. It probably doesn't work for every baby...
Love, Lyn -
Iza #4
Hi Lynn,
It wasn't meant as criticism at all As a mom, you know best what works for your little one, so you should go with that. Unfortunately, a lot of parents use swaddling too quickly or in the wrong way. I hope the tip helps and that weaning off goes smoothly. -
Lynn started this #5
Hi hi.. I know that!!
But I get what you mean!
Are there no other moms on the forum who swaddle their baby?
Any more tips?
Cheers -
irma Guest #6
I personally am not really into swaddling,
he's been sleeping in a sleep sack for a few weeks now.
He slept pretty well from the start, waking up 1 or 2 times a night, but now he's been sleeping through the night for weeks since he was 9 weeks old.
Almost 4.5 months already, pff where does the time go. -
Eva Guest #7
I used the Pacco Plus to wean off, perfect!
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