How long are you supposed to swaddle?

kymberli00

We loved the miracle blanket! DS slept like a log! He recently started rocking side to side and kicking so hard that he would escape it. The other morning, I found him with his feet kicked out the pocket and had wiggled the wrap up around his neck and face. Miracle Blanket is done. Too scary. First night without swaddling was awful. He would startle awake every 30 minutes.

Technically, how long are you supposed to swaddle? I could buy other blankets to continue this but he is much happier if I would just let him tummy sleep. He rolls from tummy to back so he has the head control to tummy sleep now but I also want to make sure he gets the benefit of swaddling. Everything I find says read the cues of the baby...a specified time would be helpful!

mldain

He sounds like a busy body like my lil K. She HATES being swaddled and has from day one. So I dont think there is any length of time that they HAVE to be swaddled. What works well for my little kicker is a cocoon. If she kicks her self out the cocoon it will be collected by her feet and nothing is in her face. 

She sleeps like a log in it and it also gives her room to move around. I also have a peace of mind knowing she's warm and cozy.

OctGirl80

Every baby is different. My niece hated swaddling from day 1. DD needs it or will startle herself awake in minutes. I use a oversized baby blanket though and make it good and tight. So far, she's still "burrito" status come morning.

 

Have you considered the Halo sleepsacks? He won't be able to kick out of it and the swaddle part is held to the rest with velcro. Might be worth checking out.

LucyGoosey81

As long as they need it.  DS1 was 6.5-7 months and we have no intention of taking it from DS2 any time soon as he loves it and sleeps well in it.

TysMom2011

Have you tired the escape proof swaddle with regular blankets? (Google that and there is a video).  Same concept as the miracle blanket but no pocket for him to kick out of.  This is what we use on DS every night and he is still a burrito in the morning! Without the swaddle he is a terrible sleeper so I am going to keep it up as long as he needs it!

JessiRaye

mldain:

He sounds like a busy body like my lil K. She HATES being swaddled and has from day one. So I dont think there is any length of time that they HAVE to be swaddled. What works well for my little kicker is a cocoon. If she kicks her self out the cocoon it will be collected by her feet and nothing is in her face. 

She sleeps like a log in it and it also gives her room to move around. I also have a peace of mind knowing she's warm and cozy.

I have never seen anything like this! Looks awesome. I'd like one for myself, lol.

SunDrop11

mldain:

He sounds like a busy body like my lil K. She HATES being swaddled and has from day one. So I dont think there is any length of time that they HAVE to be swaddled. What works well for my little kicker is a cocoon. If she kicks her self out the cocoon it will be collected by her feet and nothing is in her face. 

She sleeps like a log in it and it also gives her room to move around. I also have a peace of mind knowing she's warm and cozy.

 

Where did you get that?! How cute! 

normajeane6126

TysMom2011:

Have you tired the escape proof swaddle with regular blankets? (Google that and there is a video).  Same concept as the miracle blanket but no pocket for him to kick out of.  This is what we use on DS every night and he is still a burrito in the morning! Without the swaddle he is a terrible sleeper so I am going to keep it up as long as he needs it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K4VdZxwsu4