https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:29:38 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-starts-todayhelp#post-1149489 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 17:43:09 +0000 LomaLinda 1149489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: Mine just turned 5 months and we are still swaddling for naps &amp; night. Tried once to swaddle wean bc he seemed "too old" for that and it was quite a failure. He hasn't rolled in the swaddle yet and doesn't fight if it is wrapped tightly so I am going to stick with it as long as it works! My relatives and some friends have acted shocked that we still swaddle... But it has been a sanity-saver for us! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-starts-todayhelp#post-1149299 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 15:21:44 +0000 Trailmix 1149299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another rec for the Merlin sleep suit! We actually got better sleep from it than in the swaddle! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-starts-todayhelp#post-1149275 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 15:01:29 +0000 heartonastring 1149275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: They don't grow out of the Moro reflex until around six months. Some babies make the transition out of the swaddle earlier than that without any issues. Others (mine) basically won't sleep without it. Just depends on your baby :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-starts-todayhelp#post-1149268 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 14:59:39 +0000 Smurfette 1149268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: If he is sleeping good swaddled, stick with it longer. Just make sure to do it tight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-starts-todayhelp#post-1149267 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 14:58:05 +0000 Alivoo01 1149267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tlcbaby: Ah. I see. Guess I'll keep swaddling then? Didn't know if it was something I needed to do ASAP bc my parents think swaddling is dumb and should let him sleep "freely". Sigh. Wonder if they grow out of the twitching/flailing phase as they get older so that swaddling isn't necessary and he can just sleep unswaddled one day. Too much to ask/a miracle??? </p> <p>@Smurfette: DS isn't rolling yet, but if he isn't swaddled tightly, his hands get caught in the neck part of the swaddle and gets upset. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-starts-todayhelp#post-1149264 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 14:53:17 +0000 heartonastring 1149264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the Merlin sleepsuit, but have only tried it once, as I found it really difficult to nurse her in the MOTN when she was wearing it.</p> <p>Anyhow, I recently heard about and ordered a new-to-me product. I haven't tried it yet, but I've read good things. Just something else to consider: <a href="http://zipadeezip.com" rel="nofollow">http://zipadeezip.com</a></p> <p>Also, we haven't swaddle weaned yet and DD is nearly 6 months. She has never rolled in the swaddle. I think she's ready to be out of it, but am just waiting for the above to arrive to give it a try! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-starts-todayhelp#post-1149253 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 14:43:10 +0000 Smurfette 1149253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: Almost 4 months. She was breaking out and rolling to her side, so I knew we had to do it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-starts-todayhelp#post-1149252 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 14:42:21 +0000 tlcbaby 1149252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: Apparently it is possible based on others' experiences so I do have hope. :) I am only doing it now because he is fighting it so much. He was sleeping great with the swaddle so I would definitely hang on until it isn't working for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-starts-todayhelp#post-1149246 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 14:38:42 +0000 Alivoo01 1149246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tlcbaby: Thanks. DS is 3 months and his arms flail like crazy and his legs move up and down all the time so he has to be swaddled. Didn't know when I needed to start swaddle weaning, and if it's even possible! ha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-starts-todayhelp#post-1149227 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 14:22:05 +0000 tlcbaby 1149227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: I don't think I said in my original post. A was four months last week! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-starts-todayhelp#post-1149223 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 14:19:34 +0000 Alivoo01 1149223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sorry to thread jack, but how old was everyone's LO when y'all swaddle weaned? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-starts-todayhelp#post-1149066 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 12:50:44 +0000 tlcbaby 1149066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So far Nap #2 is a success! I wrapped his sleep sack wings really tight around his chest, rocked him to almost asleep and laid him down. He has been out almost 20 minutes. Our first nap only lasted 10 minutes so we are already doing better. I have hope now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-starts-todayhelp#post-1149051 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 12:46:28 +0000 QueensBee 1149051@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use the Halo Swaddle Sleep Sack from Pottery Barn Kids, which is a heavy thick fleece, and LO loves it with his arms out. Still super cozy!</p> <p>Good luck with whatever you choose! Let us know how it goes!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-starts-todayhelp#post-1149045 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 12:44:34 +0000 tlcbaby 1149045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@brady80: Nice! I am going to see how today's naps go and we may need to look into this. Seems like everybody recommends it. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-starts-todayhelp#post-1149029 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 12:40:49 +0000 brady80 1149029@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Try Merlin's magic sleep suit. We went from swaddles to the halo sleep sack and she wasn't really liking it (and was up every 2 hours). We've only used the magic sleep suit for two nights, but it is much better. She sleeps for 5-6 hour stretches and she has gotten herself back to sleep. I found that she would try to get out of the halo sleepsacks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-starts-todayhelp#post-1148908 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 11:51:33 +0000 tlcbaby 1148908@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks :) He doesn't seem to like one arm out, he wants them both, but then when he has them he can't calm down! Maybe we should try night first, I thought naps would be easier for some reason. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-starts-todayhelp#post-1148903 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 11:45:47 +0000 Revel 1148903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The merlin sleep suit is working well for us. I know what you mean about not wanting to buy more swaddle solutions, but I bought it second hand and it has been well worth it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-starts-todayhelp#post-1148517 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 09:02:33 +0000 blackbird 1148517@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We moved to a Merlin Sleep Sack before moving to the Halo sleepsuit. It was kind of a mess for a week </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-starts-todayhelp#post-1148512 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 09:00:48 +0000 Mrs. Taco 1148512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>R is 16 weeks and we have successfully swaddle weaned for nights....naps are still a challenge. From what I've read, it's easier to start with night time....</p> <p>We began with one arm out (2 nights) then both arms out (2 nights) and now just a sleep sack. Honestly, it went WAY easier than I built it up to be.</p> <p>I have tried not to swaddle for naps and she basically goes without a nap. I figure I can wait on that one since she sleeps in the swing (yeah, another thing I need to wean) for naps.</p> <p>Good luck!!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-starts-todayhelp#post-1148509 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 09:00:34 +0000 Foodnerd81 1148509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about the Merlin's magic sleep suit? I'm planning to get that for c when we transition from the swaddle. I know it's an extra swaddle type product but it seems like a good transition. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-starts-todayhelp#post-1148500 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 08:56:44 +0000 Smurfette 1148500@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I 2nd the Halo swaddle and just swaddle the arms out. But they still get the tightness on their chest. I think it really helped R transition. Granted her sleep was totally crap at that point anyway. Then we slowly loosen the tightness and she moved to a sleep sack no problem. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-starts-todayhelp#post-1148498 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 08:55:52 +0000 2PeasinaPod 1148498@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can you swaddle with one arm out? We swaddle weaned S and we started this way. Each night, we switched which arm was out until he started to get used to an arm flailing around...then we did both arms out and he was far better! </p> <p>Lots of luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-starts-todayhelp#post-1148494 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 08:54:30 +0000 Boheme 1148494@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are still doing the Halo swaddle sleep sacks, but we just swaddle C's chest and not arms. He seems to do better with that than nothing at all. We also caved and gave him a lovey. He rubs it on his face until he falls asleep, then i slip it away. I do not like 4 month old sleep! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/swaddle-weaning-starts-todayhelp#post-1148482 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 08:48:21 +0000 tlcbaby 1148482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>OMG I am freaking out! A doesn't like being swaddled anymore, he just fights and fights to get his arms out and if I don't get it super, super tight he gets out and I have to redo it until he falls asleep. </p> <p>The problem is that he doesn't seem ready not to be swaddled, either. I successfully got him to sleep by rocking him in the rocking chair in his sleep sack with arms out, but as soon as I laid him down he was awake. Now he has been crying for 20 minutes. He will almost fall asleep and then, boom...screaming. </p> <p>I really have no plan for how to go about this. I don't want to buy another swaddle product, I really want to just try and transition him, but I am freaking out that the transition is going to be too much for me to handle (lots of stress, no sleep, and getting no school work done).</p> <p>Is it worth trying for a few days to see if he improves and reassess if it doesn't seem to be working? Should I just try naps first and then move on to night sleep after he seems better with it? Help! </p>