https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:46:52 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-question-bedtime-vs-naptime#post-1940539 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 09:17:40 +0000 looch 1940539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does your child need to be swaddled? I mean, it was obvious that my son needed to be, because he had a really strong moro reflex and he'd wake himself up when his arms would smash into his face and head. I'd do a test on the weekend and observe and then determine next steps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-question-bedtime-vs-naptime#post-1940051 Tue, 11 Nov 2014 19:16:49 +0000 Little Misters Mom 1940051@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When our little dude started breaking out of the swaddle at night, we moved to a Merlin Suit at night and kept the swaddle (miracle blanket) for naps during the day since he tolerated it better. Now he does the Merlin at night and a sleep sack for naps. He hasn't had any issues with separating night from day. I was so nervous for the transition, but he was fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-question-bedtime-vs-naptime#post-1940019 Tue, 11 Nov 2014 18:32:27 +0000 shopaholic 1940019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>K never liked being swaddled, so when we earned, we just went cold-turkey for naps &amp; night-time, but we transitioned to sleep-sacks. Not gonna lie, sleep was crap for a few days, but each better than the day before. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-question-bedtime-vs-naptime#post-1940014 Tue, 11 Nov 2014 18:29:26 +0000 Mrs. Milk 1940014@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>thanks!</p> <p>anyone else have tips? I'm not sure what to tell daycare tomorrow and would love to hear others' experiences. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-question-bedtime-vs-naptime#post-1939872 Tue, 11 Nov 2014 16:31:31 +0000 Raindrop 1939872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We didn't really wean... he sort of broke out of the swaddle on his own. When he was doing it more often we decided to just not swaddle him anymore. I believe this didn't happen till he was around 4-5 months old though. Also I want to mention he always had one hand peeking out from his swaddle... sneaky little guy! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-question-bedtime-vs-naptime#post-1938944 Tue, 11 Nov 2014 10:11:30 +0000 Mrs. Milk 1938944@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Quick question about weaning from the swaddle. Do you have to wean from the swaddle for both bedtime and nap time at the same time?</p> <p>Deeper context: Little guy is 3 months/13 weeks. Caught his first cold this week, so sleep went from STTN to waking 2-4 times. My husband made the executive decision to put him to bed, arms out last night (we swaddle with an A&amp;A muslin), as we had discussed perhaps just going cold turkey right now, since his sleep is so crappy anyway. He woke 3 times, but seemingly from frustration of stuffy nose, same as before, NOT from having his arms out. </p> <p>Yesterday morning, prior to the no-swaddle night, I had asked daycare how they are putting him down for naps, and they said they put him in the Woombie I gave them, arms in. He sleeps better with arms held in, they said.</p> <p>So, if we wean him from swaddling at night, do I have to alert daycare and ask them to also stop putting him in the Woombie? Or can he have different bed and nap routines - one arms free, the other constricted?</p> <p>And of course this is all to add that we need to wean him from rhythm for naps, le sigh (swing at home, bouncy chair at daycare.) One thing at a time!</p> <p>Opinions appreciated! </p>