https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:21:32 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/confused-about-swaddle-and-sleeping-bag#post-2099114 Sat, 07 Mar 2015 15:55:21 +0000 MrsF 2099114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO is the same age and we do fleece PJs with a cotton swaddle over it. For my daughter we used sleep sacks after we got rid of the swaddle and I plan on doing that again this time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/confused-about-swaddle-and-sleeping-bag#post-2099100 Sat, 07 Mar 2015 15:36:01 +0000 miramira 2099100@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Swaddles tend to be made from lightweight fabric to prevent the baby from overheating. A long-sleeved sleepsuit under it should suffice if you're also using a blanket (make sure it's tucked in tightly to the sides of the crib and that baby's feet are at the foot of the crib, to prevent wriggling down). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/confused-about-swaddle-and-sleeping-bag#post-2098550 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 20:05:16 +0000 winniebee 2098550@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a cotton swaddle for my 3 month old. But under it he wears a long sleeve onesie and fleece or terry cloth Jammie's. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/confused-about-swaddle-and-sleeping-bag#post-2098460 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 18:02:15 +0000 Trufflehunter 2098460@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok thanks guys, those were the answers I was looking for.<br /> I think a warmer swaddle will be needed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/confused-about-swaddle-and-sleeping-bag#post-2098451 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 17:45:45 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 2098451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would just swaddle with warmer pajamas. Or do you have fleece swaddles? Those worked well when it was colder.</p> <p>Generally, people start using sleepsacks after their baby is ready to transition out of the swaddle. I transitioned both my kids around the 4-5 month mark when they started getting more mobile and could roll over. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/confused-about-swaddle-and-sleeping-bag#post-2098447 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 17:43:37 +0000 ShootingStar 2098447@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, do not use a sleep sack over her swaddle. Those are meant to have the arms out in them, and it could get dangerously positioned around her neck or head. I'd just use fleece pajamas and the swaddle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/confused-about-swaddle-and-sleeping-bag#post-2098429 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 17:24:05 +0000 Cole 2098429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did warmer pajamas too. There were a few nights where I didn't realize how chilly it was until after she was asleep already so I risked it and tucked a fleece blanket over the lower half of her body since she was so tiny that she wasn't escaping her swaddle nor was she able to move the blanket well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/confused-about-swaddle-and-sleeping-bag#post-2098415 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 17:10:38 +0000 Madison43 2098415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Why not put her in warmer pjs and a swaddle? I don't think I'd put a swaddled baby in a sleep sack. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/confused-about-swaddle-and-sleeping-bag#post-2098412 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 17:08:41 +0000 Trufflehunter 2098412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does anyone swaddle their baby then put them into a baby sleeping bag? It's going into autumn here and we're going through a cool night period and I want to swaddle my 14 week old but also keep her warmer than just using a blanket. The swaddle we use is a stretch t shirt fabric with a zip up the centre and she has to keep he arms crossed on her chest or down by her sides. The sleeping bags have a neck hole and arm holes and a zip down one side. I guess I am worried if we put her in the sleeping bag in the swaddle she might wriggle down and the sleeping bag fabric will come up over her mouth. Is she too small? I don't really get it. What are my options? What did you do? </p> <p>Also she is in long sleeve onesies for night time. </p> <p>If we put her in the sleeping bag without the swaddle she tends not to sleep as well because she can thrash about with her arms being out and wakes herself up. </p>