5 Step Swaddle Transition Solution to Better Sleep
Swaddling helps newborns sleep vastly better according to Dr. Harvey from the Happiest Baby on the Block. The swaddle mimics the womb and stops their arms from jerking when the startle reflex kicks in. (He also recommends “Shhhushhh-ing” sounds…read more here) The questions are, when is the best time to stop swaddling baby and how to get baby to sleep without a swaddle?
What do you do when your baby begins to roll around? What do you do when your baby is big enough to break out of the swaddle and you need to transition them to something else?
Questions first time parents might be asking is:
HOW do I transition my baby from the swaddle and at what age?
When do I stop swaddling my baby at night?
Well, as with most things in parenting this DEPENDS on your baby. Not every baby will be the same age when it’s time to stop swaddling. But there are a few factors you can look at to decide if it might be time for your baby.