Comments on: When To Stop Swaddling Your Baby and 3 Ways to Transition

By: Debbye @ The Baby Sleep Site

Debbye @ The Baby Sleep Site — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 21:09:44 +0000

In reply to Sofie.

Hi @Sofie –
Thank you for writing to us! it sounds like you’ve got an almost mobile baby, and as you suspect, it’s time to start weaning him from the swaddle!! It may take a little time, but he will get used to it, so don’t give up! This is our favorite product for helping with the transition away from a swaddle:
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Check it out if you can! The tips on this blog post should help make the transition a smoother one too. Good luck Sofie!

By: Sofie

Sofie — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 03:56:55 +0000

Hi there. My son is almost 4 months old and is showing signs of almost rolling. He hasn’t done it yet but has gotten very close! I’ve tried transitioning him out of his swaddle before, starting with one arm out.. but have not been successful as he wakes himself up by rubbing his face and flailing his arm. But now that he’s close to rolling I’m worried about swaddling and him rolling during the night… what should I do?

By: Debbye @ The Baby Sleep Site

Debbye @ The Baby Sleep Site — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 22:02:09 +0000

In reply to Sophie. Hi @Sophie - Thank you for writing to us! Sorry that weaning your daughter from the swaddle is not going as smoothly as we wish it would! Feel free to slow down and wean it gradually if she is not sleeping well! Since she is breaking out of swaddle, you can try it with her arms out, and of course, you'll want to consider safety first, so that there are no loose blankets around her. There are great options for swaddle straps and sleep sacks too, which often help. We link to many on this article! Weaning from the swaddle can cause some sleep disruption, and do feel free to offer an earlier bedtime, or even a catnap to catch up on any lost sleep! Good luck Sophie, and please contact us if you'd like more help at any time!

By: Sophie

Sophie — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 11:15:15 +0000

Hi,
My baby is 6.5 months and been swaddled for every sleep but she is breaking right out of it and wakes herself so not sure what to do. I thought maybe I go cold turkey and she did settle for her naps without but only did 30 mins. She is so overtired. Do I just continue even if she isn’t getting much sleep? And should improve in few days? Or is it cruel as basically hasn’t slept today other than a few 30 mins

By: Danielle

Danielle — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 02:11:59 +0000

In reply to Jay.

Hi Jay,
Thanks for writing! If your daughter is happy in the swaddle, sleeping better in it, and not rolling, I wouldn’t necessarily suggest weaning her unless you absolutely have to. Have you considered using a lighter swaddle, or an alternative like the Swaddle Strap? That one in particular provides some of the deep pressure, but is a lot lighter and won’t hold in as much heat. We have an article with some ideas here: https://www.babysleepsite.com/sleep-training/weaning-baby-swaddling/
I hope this helps, and good luck!

By: Jay

Jay — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 06:41:04 +0000

My 4 month old daughter sleeps unswaddled at night but swaddled for naps. She sleeps for up to 10 hours straight at night before waking up for a feed. However, naps are a different story: Without a swaddle she will only nap for 30 min. In a swaddle, she will nap for up to 3 hours! She’s starting at a daycare in a few weeks that doesn’t have air conditioning and I’m afraid a swaddle will be too warm. Should I start transitioning her out for naps now?

By: Debbye @ The Baby Sleep Site

Debbye @ The Baby Sleep Site — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 00:30:12 +0000

In reply to Danielle. Hi @Danielle - Thanks for writing to us about your baby! It is common for babies to sleep differently for different caregivers, so it is not surprising that he is sleeping fine with your mom though not swaddled! If he is breaking out of the swaddle quite often, it may become a safety issue. Use the tips on this page to help determine if it's time to wean from the swaddle, and when it is time, we love this product to keep baby warm and safe and still fee secure: Zippadee-Zip Good luck Danielle!!

By: Danielle

Danielle — Sat, 28 Sep 2019 03:58:58 +0000

My baby boy is almost four months old and I’ve swaddled him ever since he came home from the hospital. My mom says she doesn’t swaddle him when he stays with her at her house and he sleeps fine. I’ve gotten used to doing it and I’m unsure what is better for him especially since our bedroom can be cold at night ( I keep the ceiling fan on medium or high all night). He has always been very restless and still is. Another reason I’m unsure is because he breaks out of it pretty often.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 15:36:45 +0000

In reply to Layla. Hi Layla, Thank you for checking out The Baby Sleep Site! I'm sorry you're having some trouble transitioning from the swaddle. At 6 months, we do usually recommend starting to transition out, but how you do so really depends on your family and your baby. Some families do go cold turkey without the swaddle, which usually results in a couple of nights or broken sleep, but then baby adjusts. Other options include transition products like the Zip-a-dee Zip, or the Magic Merlin sleep suit, or similar items. Families have success with all sorts of methods, so we can only assure you that you know your baby best, and will decide what approach will work best for him and for you. I hope this helps, and good luck with the transition!

By: Layla

Layla — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 01:30:51 +0000

Hi there,
My boy is almost 6months. He rolled back to front a handful of times when hes was about 4months old and hasnt done it since. He has however started to show signs of wanting to roll again, rolling all the way onto his side and almost rolling to front again. He only does this during the day and sleeps well at night on his back with no rolling. He cries bloody murder if I try settle him to sleep without his arms swaddled for naps and when I get him to sleep at night unswaddled he wakes within an hour and wants to play. I guess what I’m wondering is should I keep I’m swaddled at night if hes not rolling at night? Or is it time to unswaddle and will he just get used to being unswaddled…?