hubs wont let me buy the magic sleep suit :(

bogus123 · January 2011

So I feel like the magic sleep suit would really help out my sonn, because he is breaking the swaddle every night (escape proof swaddle my a$$). He is so close to rolling over as well and I think that if the hubs would just let me buy it things would be better and we would all get more sleep. But he says its too expensive. I don't work, so its not like I can just buy it. I am just frustrated...I really think it would help!

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laubeth87 · January 2011

If you are staying home with your baby then you do work. Just because you don't have an income doesn't mean you don't work. Tell him that it will really help with his sleep and if it doesn't, then return it...

wife1014 · January 2011

exactly what sookie said!

But, if you become their "friend" or "like" them on FB, they'll give you 20%off.

JMama10 · January 2011

your first mistake was asking him if you could buy it. if you feel that it will mean better sleep for you and your baby, then just buy it. and then TELL him that you bought it. i find that approach works much better than asking permission. It's not just his money.

monkski · January 2011

man, I wish I knew about that 20% off. I bought 3 of them!

I would just buy it and let him see for himself how it works. There is a chance it doesn't, but they are great at taking it back. There is a 30 return policy. I had a friend buy two and her kids didn't like them, so back they went. If it works out, then I'm sure your hubby will agree that it was a good $40 spent.

cokt · January 2011

I ordered one last week and forgot to tell MH about it until it showed up. It literally takes me about 2 minutes to put Mac down for a nap now which is worth far more than $40! I do wish I would have known about the 20% off code though. I will use it to buy one in the bigger size because I am sold on this thing!

TexasLadyBug · January 2011

JMama10:
your first mistake was asking him if you could buy it. if you feel that it will mean better sleep for you and your baby, then just buy it. and then TELL him that you bought it. i find that approach works much better than asking permission. It's not just his money.

I'm sorry but it was not a mistake talking to her husband about buying an item for the family, especially if $40 is a lot of money for them. I do not see asking her husband about buying it as asking for permission, rather talking about making a expensive purchase.

Going behind your spouses back and buying what ever you want is not the way to go about a healthy marriage. Rather she needs to have a talk with him and explain that she thinks this item will really help baby sleep better. If not they could return it. In the end they both need to be on the same page on how they spend money as a family.

Mollymay39 · January 2011

JMama10:
your first mistake was asking him if you could buy it. if you feel that it will mean better sleep for you and your baby, then just buy it. and then TELL him that you bought it. i find that approach works much better than asking permission. It's not just his money.

This. I stay at home, and even though I don't bring an income, I have say in finances. Especially in regards to baby stuff because I know what products are necessary, etc.

I have also found that once my DH sees how well things work, he's all for it. I loaded up on swaddle sacks when the babies were a few weeks old. They worked so well, that he didn't even question it. If I had asked "permission" to purchase, he would have balked and said "why do we need so many, etc"?

bogus123 · January 2011

I know that being a SAHM is work, but things were easier when I was bringing home $$$. He normally doesn't care what I spend money on, but he thinks the sleep suit is a big waste of money...just sucks.

giantsgirl55 · January 2011

I know I will probably get flamed for this but, is this magic sleep suit really necessary? LO is breaking out of the swaddle for a reason - maybe cause he doesn't want to be in it anymore.

I roll up 2 small towels and put them on either side of my son, (so he doesn't move around too much) and put a blanket on him, he's been sleeping through the night for the past month now.

drewiekc · January 2011

giantsgirl55:

I know I will probably get flamed for this but, is this magic sleep suit really necessary? LO is breaking out of the swaddle for a reason - maybe cause he doesn't want to be in it anymore.

I roll up 2 small towels and put them on either side of my son, (so he doesn't move around too much) and put a blanket on him, he's been sleeping through the night for the past month now.

I have to agree with this. The dynamics of how you two manage your finances aside, I personally would not spend $40 on something that is meant to be a transition from being swaddled to being unswaddled. You might be better served spending $10 on a sleep training book, like the No Cry Sleep Solution.

KoalaBear103 · January 2011

wife1014:

exactly what sookie said!

But, if you become their "friend" or "like" them on FB, they'll give you 20%off.

Thank you for posting this Wife!!!

JMama10 · January 2011

TexasLadyBug:
JMama10:
your first mistake was asking him if you could buy it. if you feel that it will mean better sleep for you and your baby, then just buy it. and then TELL him that you bought it. i find that approach works much better than asking permission. It's not just his money.
I'm sorry but it was not a mistake talking to her husband about buying an item for the family, especially if $40 is a lot of money for them. I do not see asking her husband about buying it as asking for permission, rather talking about making a expensive purchase.
Going behind your spouses back and buying what ever you want is not the way to go about a healthy marriage. Rather she needs to have a talk with him and explain that she thinks this item will really help baby sleep better. If not they could return it. In the end they both need to be on the same page on how they spend money as a family.

ok, donna reed.

Erikajojo23 · January 2011

If you go to the website the pink one is 20% off right now...

brittlandk · January 2011

JMama10:
TexasLadyBug:
JMama10:
your first mistake was asking him if you could buy it. if you feel that it will mean better sleep for you and your baby, then just buy it. and then TELL him that you bought it. i find that approach works much better than asking permission. It's not just his money.
I'm sorry but it was not a mistake talking to her husband about buying an item for the family, especially if $40 is a lot of money for them. I do not see asking her husband about buying it as asking for permission, rather talking about making a expensive purchase.
Going behind your spouses back and buying what ever you want is not the way to go about a healthy marriage. Rather she needs to have a talk with him and explain that she thinks this item will really help baby sleep better. If not they could return it. In the end they both need to be on the same page on how they spend money as a family.

ok, donna reed.

Finances is usually the #1 issue that causes trouble in a marriage, and you're arguing AGAINST transparency with your spouse? I'm the primary wage earner in our family, but I wouldn't spend $40 on any one item without talking about it with DH. Especially if it's a "want".

bogus123 · January 2011

giantsgirl55:
I know I will probably get flamed for this but, is this magic sleep suit really necessary? LO is breaking out of the swaddle for a reason - maybe cause he doesn't want to be in it anymore.

I roll up 2 small towels and put them on either side of my son, (so he doesn't move around too much) and put a blanket on him, he's been sleeping through the night for the past month now.

not sure if its needed...I just hear good things about it.

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monkiem · January 2011

TexasLadyBug:
JMama10:
your first mistake was asking him if you could buy it. if you feel that it will mean better sleep for you and your baby, then just buy it. and then TELL him that you bought it. i find that approach works much better than asking permission. It's not just his money.
I'm sorry but it was not a mistake talking to her husband about buying an item for the family, especially if $40 is a lot of money for them. I do not see asking her husband about buying it as asking for permission, rather talking about making a expensive purchase.
Going behind your spouses back and buying what ever you want is not the way to go about a healthy marriage. Rather she needs to have a talk with him and explain that she thinks this item will really help baby sleep better. If not they could return it. In the end they both need to be on the same page on how they spend money as a family.

I completely agree...particularly if the budget is tight. I would never hide purchases from my husband. He knows exactly what I spend, and doesn't say anything. If I am making a larger than $50 purchase, then I consult with him.

giantsgirl55 · January 2011

SookieFrackhouse68:
emilyheps:
giantsgirl55:

I know I will probably get flamed for this but, is this magic sleep suit really necessary? LO is breaking out of the swaddle for a reason - maybe cause he doesn't want to be in it anymore.

I roll up 2 small towels and put them on either side of my son, (so he doesn't move around too much) and put a blanket on him, he's been sleeping through the night for the past month now.

not sure if its needed...I just hear good things about it.

I think if you are sleep-deprived and feeling willing to try anything, it's worth a shot.

Well you could try my suggestion...and it didn't cost you anything...

triplea1819 · January 2011

giantsgirl55:
I know I will probably get flamed for this but, is this magic sleep suit really necessary? LO is breaking out of the swaddle for a reason - maybe cause he doesn't want to be in it anymore.

I roll up 2 small towels and put them on either side of my son, (so he doesn't move around too much) and put a blanket on him, he's been sleeping through the night for the past month now.

This. your baby is breaking the swaddle for a reason. Maybe to practice rolling over in his sleep. maybe to strengthen his arms and legs. Putting your child in this "magic sleep suit" is probably not necessary.

What are you going to do when your child is learning to crawl and crawls in circles around the crib? Or is learning to stand up and does it in the crib? Strap them down so they sleep better? All babies practice everything in their sleep, especially physical things like rolling over, sitting up, crawling. If you start to prevent this, you may be in more trouble than it is worth.

J+MS · January 2011

giantsgirl55:
I know I will probably get flamed for this but, is this magic sleep suit really necessary? LO is breaking out of the swaddle for a reason - maybe cause he doesn't want to be in it anymore.

I roll up 2 small towels and put them on either side of my son, (so he doesn't move around too much) and put a blanket on him, he's been sleeping through the night for the past month now.

Am I the only one who thinks this is terrible advice?

When Izz broke the swaddle, I weaned her off at 6 weeks. She doesn't need anything but a sleep sack now. You can do it, OP>

ladykibman · January 2011

triplea1819:
giantsgirl55:

I know I will probably get flamed for this but, is this magic sleep suit really necessary? LO is breaking out of the swaddle for a reason - maybe cause he doesn't want to be in it anymore.

I roll up 2 small towels and put them on either side of my son, (so he doesn't move around too much) and put a blanket on him, he's been sleeping through the night for the past month now.

This. your baby is breaking the swaddle for a reason. Maybe to practice rolling over in his sleep. maybe to strengthen his arms and legs. Putting your child in this "magic sleep suit" is probably not necessary.

What are you going to do when your child is learning to crawl and crawls in circles around the crib? Or is learning to stand up and does it in the crib? Strap them down so they sleep better? All babies practice everything in their sleep, especially physical things like rolling over, sitting up, crawling. If you start to prevent this, you may be in more trouble than it is worth.

Every baby is different. I know that my DD NEEDS her sleep and she has an issue with hitting herself in the face or finding her hands in the middle of the night. She is just not ready to go unswaddled. I have tried it, and I feel it is doing her a huge disservice since she is sad and cranky in the morning if she doesn't get a solid night sleep. The sleep suit helps her do this. When she is old enough to control her own movements, I will consider unswaddling her. Until then, I will continue to "strap her down"!

Rosebud1313 · January 2011

OP don't know if you are still checking this but could you post a Wanted To Buy on the craigslist baby board, although it would be used you may be able to get one for only $20 (and no shipping).

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