Why does swaddling scare me???

Re: Why does swaddling scare me???

• Five_letter

  August 2011

  You're pushing the crazy irrational fear a bit far with this one.

  **breathe** and try to relax. 
  

  

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• gremxul member

  August 2011

  When it comes to SIDS (and lots of kiddo stuff), I think some rules are made to prevent any and all accidents, so the no blankets in the bed thing is more the prevent big squishy blankets than anything else - but to keep it simple, the rule is simple.  If all blankets were always a big risk, then I'm with you - I'd be terrified!!

  One other option is to swaddle and then place a sleep sack OVER the swaddle.  It will contain the blanket no matter what.

  

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• MrsVictoriaB

  August 2011

  I worry about SIDS but not this. We use the Miracle Blanket swaddle and that thing never budges so I'm very confident in it
  

  
  
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• Nancy729

  August 2011

  Swaddling is one of the best things we have done so far.  I am scared of not being able to swaddle him anymore.

  Try to relax.  Those Velcro swaddlers are pretty hard to break out of for little babies.  The Miracle Blanket is even more secure if that would make you feel better.  You could even try the Woombie.  It zips and has no loose fabric.
  

  

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• nic5606 member

  August 2011

  I do not think it is an irrational fear, especially if you are not a good swaddler.  I had to go purchase the ones with velcro because i was a bad swaddler and actually saw my blanket creep up around his face.  I found that i like the summer swaddle me the best. Try one of the velcro ones and sleep better.

  

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• chelwig89 member

  August 2011

  I freak out about everything, and I have a 2 1/2 year old as well.

  So I understand. BUT you're fine. My first DD hated being swaddled so I never paid attention after that on doing it well, and I never got any practice... my second DD LOVES it and won't sleep if she isn't. I guess I figure I am up every few hours with her anyway, and she makes noises in her sleep, so I will wake up if something changes. Just do it, lay your LO down, and relax!

  Also, IDK how mobile your LO is, but mine is 2 weeks and can roll onto her side, lift her head some, etc. Which makes me feel better because if she needs to, so can move around enough to get the blanket out of her face.
  

  
  

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• smitt2619

  August 2011

  We used Halo swaddles.  It's specially designed not be able to come undone and pose a SIDS or suffocation risk.  The package actually has seals of approval from leading SIDS organizations and part of the proceeds goes to SIDS research. 
  

  

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