https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:03:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-swaddleis-it-worth-it#post-1541620 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 08:17:53 +0000 citymouse 1541620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: @redsmarties: @lawbee11: :-( :-( :-( If only it could!! Maybe in a month or two!</p> <p>@lawbee11: REALLY?! I had no idea. We will start doing that! Wait, nevermind. DH just said he already does that. Bummer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-swaddleis-it-worth-it#post-1541616 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 08:16:46 +0000 lawbee11 1541616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: Yeah, probably a couple more months before her LO is ready for that. Thanks for the shout-out, though :silly: </p> <p>@citymouse: I definitely think it's worth investing in a new swaddle. You've probably still got another couple of months of swaddling ahead of you! ETA: Also, if you velcro it before washing it that helps. Not sure if you already do that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-swaddleis-it-worth-it#post-1541611 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 08:13:42 +0000 Smurfette 1541611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: @redsmarties: well then that won't help the OP........ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-swaddleis-it-worth-it#post-1541609 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 08:12:55 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1541609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: the ZipadeeZip! It's fantastic, but it's for transition out of a swaddle. It might work...but it doesn't give the real swaddled feeling. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-swaddleis-it-worth-it#post-1541608 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 08:12:52 +0000 lawbee11 1541608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: Zipadee zip? We didn't start using it til we were ready to swaddle wean around 4 months. Before that we used the swaddle strap which was great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-swaddleis-it-worth-it#post-1541599 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 08:10:38 +0000 swurlygurl 1541599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used receiving blankets until L was almost 5 months old! We were able to tuck her hands by her face. We did a double wrap to prevent her from breaking out. It took some time to learn how to get the wraps tight enough, but eventually we liked wrapping with blankets better than any swaddle </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-swaddleis-it-worth-it#post-1541598 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 08:10:33 +0000 Smurfette 1541598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@redsmarties: What is the that you and Lawbee11 use? Would that work? Or is that for later.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-swaddleis-it-worth-it#post-1541585 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 08:07:11 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1541585@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@citymouse: we haven't used a woombie, but my best friend swears by hers, and her son is still using it at 7 months. Might be good to try! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-swaddleis-it-worth-it#post-1541581 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 08:05:42 +0000 citymouse 1541581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: @Pumuckl: Do you think the Woombie is a good next option for us? He breaks out of the swaddle because he wants his fists right under his chin. So he wiggles the arm that goes against his body (like wraps around his belly area) until its loose, which then gives the outer arm a lot more room (because it is no longer pressing against the bottom arm) and then he usually settle with his hands right under his chin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-swaddleis-it-worth-it#post-1541568 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 08:01:03 +0000 Pumuckl 1541568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@citymouse: hahaha on your comment, I was gonna say it depends on how much you value sleep :) If your LO sleeps well without a swaddle I'd say you're good - if he doesn't then the new swaddle might be worth it.</p> <p>ETA: @Smurfette great minds :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-swaddleis-it-worth-it#post-1541557 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 07:56:08 +0000 Smurfette 1541557@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@citymouse: Well at 8 weeks, I know there was no way R was ready to sleep without a swaddle, so I would go ahead and bite the bullet and get another one.<br /> Sleep trumps money! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-swaddleis-it-worth-it#post-1541553 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 07:54:20 +0000 citymouse 1541553@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: I haven't. Im scurrrrrrred!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-swaddleis-it-worth-it#post-1541530 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 07:45:45 +0000 Smurfette 1541530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you tried him sleeping without one? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-swaddleis-it-worth-it#post-1541465 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 06:53:29 +0000 citymouse 1541465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS is 8 weeks old. We currently use Ergo Swaddlers:</p> <p><a href="http://store.ergobaby.com/swaddlers" rel="nofollow">http://store.ergobaby.com/swaddlers</a></p> <p>However, the way it secures is velcro. And after many washings, and DS getting stronger, he is able to break out. The velcro isn't as sticky these days! Also, if he cries for more than a few minutes, he is a sweaty mess. </p> <p>I know most babies are done with their swaddles around 4 months, do you think it's worth it to get a different swaddle? I was thinking one of the lighter weight woombies. He loves to have his fists right under his chin. I know they aren't that expensive but I hate wasting money. Thoughts? </p>