Comments on: When do I have to stop swaddling my baby? http://www.happiestbaby.com/when-do-i-have-to-stop-swaddling-my-baby/ The Happiest Baby Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:00:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Dr_Karp http://www.happiestbaby.com/when-do-i-have-to-stop-swaddling-my-baby/#comment-1342 Dr_Karp Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:00:07 +0000 http://www.happiestbaby.com/?p=1588#comment-1342 Hi Sarah, Please see the answers already posted about weaning swaddling,rollin gover and using white noise. Best of luck. Dr. Karp Hi Sarah,

Please see the answers already posted about weaning swaddling,rollin gover and using white noise. Best of luck.

Dr. Karp

]]> By: Dr_Karp http://www.happiestbaby.com/when-do-i-have-to-stop-swaddling-my-baby/#comment-1333 Dr_Karp Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:43:40 +0000 http://www.happiestbaby.com/?p=1588#comment-1333 Hi Rachel, Your 7 month old should be able to be weaned from the swaddling...do you use strong white noise for all naps and nights? Sleeping on teh stomch swaddled is not recommended for infants under 4-months...but by 7-months she should be able to lift her head and move her face to the side to make sure she can breath...there shouldn't be any objects that might block her nose/mouth, like pillows/soft toys/etc in her crib. All best, Dr. Karp Hi Rachel, Your 7 month old should be able to be weaned from the swaddling…do you use strong white noise for all naps and nights? Sleeping on teh stomch swaddled is not recommended for infants under 4-months…but by 7-months she should be able to lift her head and move her face to the side to make sure she can breath…there shouldn’t be any objects that might block her nose/mouth, like pillows/soft toys/etc in her crib. All best, Dr. Karp

]]> By: Dr_Karp http://www.happiestbaby.com/when-do-i-have-to-stop-swaddling-my-baby/#comment-1332 Dr_Karp Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:40:55 +0000 http://www.happiestbaby.com/?p=1588#comment-1332 Hi Kendra, Thanks for the feedback..I'm glad the 5 S's were a help! Make sure the sound is strong (as loud as a shower) and rough/rumbly (I like our specially engineered sounds - hair dryer or rain on the roof that have the high pitch reduced and low pitch amplified). Use sound and swaddling for all naps and nights. Many infants wake because they are going to be too early...or because they are hungry (do you wake him to do a dream feed at 11p?) Also, I recommend you always put him in bed awake (if he has fallen asleep, jostle him a tiny bit when you place him in bed to wake him slightly...so he learns to put himself to sleep when he is not in your arms...if he cries...jiggle the crib or pick him up to calm him...then put him back in the bed). Please let me know how it goes! Dr. Karp Hi Kendra,

Thanks for the feedback..I’m glad the 5 S’s were a help! Make sure the sound is strong (as loud as a shower) and rough/rumbly (I like our specially engineered sounds – hair dryer or rain on the roof that have the high pitch reduced and low pitch amplified). Use sound and swaddling for all naps and nights. Many infants wake because they are going to be too early…or because they are hungry (do you wake him to do a dream feed at 11p?) Also, I recommend you always put him in bed awake (if he has fallen asleep, jostle him a tiny bit when you place him in bed to wake him slightly…so he learns to put himself to sleep when he is not in your arms…if he cries…jiggle the crib or pick him up to calm him…then put him back in the bed). Please let me know how it goes! Dr. Karp

]]> By: Dr_Karp http://www.happiestbaby.com/when-do-i-have-to-stop-swaddling-my-baby/#comment-1309 Dr_Karp Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:11:00 +0000 http://www.happiestbaby.com/?p=1588#comment-1309 Hi K, Hmmm...he loves to be in someone's arms? That is really another way of giving the 5 S's. So you should be able to mimic that with some combination of other tools. Try a rougher white noise (like the hair dryer) and are you using the swing fully reclined? are you jiggling it, as shown on the DVD? on the fast speed? Perhaps place a warm hot water bottle on his tummy to imitate the feeling of being held... Let me know how it goes! Dr. Karp Hi K,

Hmmm…he loves to be in someone’s arms? That is really another way of giving the 5 S’s. So you should be able to mimic that with some combination of other tools. Try a rougher white noise (like the hair dryer) and are you using the swing fully reclined? are you jiggling it, as shown on the DVD? on the fast speed? Perhaps place a warm hot water bottle on his tummy to imitate the feeling of being held…
Let me know how it goes! Dr. Karp

]]> By: Dr_Karp http://www.happiestbaby.com/when-do-i-have-to-stop-swaddling-my-baby/#comment-1305 Dr_Karp Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:02:21 +0000 http://www.happiestbaby.com/?p=1588#comment-1305 HI Sandra, Yes, it's too late for that...but it is not too late to start using the white noise CD (I'd use the rain on the roof sound..it's on Itunes). Good luck! Dr. Karp HI Sandra, Yes, it’s too late for that…but it is not too late to start using the white noise CD (I’d use the rain on the roof sound..it’s on Itunes).
Good luck! Dr. Karp

]]> By: Dr_Karp http://www.happiestbaby.com/when-do-i-have-to-stop-swaddling-my-baby/#comment-1298 Dr_Karp Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:40:58 +0000 http://www.happiestbaby.com/?p=1588#comment-1298 Hi Ken, I am so glad the 5 S's have helped so far. It is very common that babies resist falling asleep (or begin waking more) at 4 months. I am glad you are using the rough white noise. Good try with one arm out, but clearly that was not what she needed. So, here are several things you can try to shorten the struggling: Get out for some long walks in the late morning to get plenty of light exposure (protected from direct sun...of course) Greatly dim the house lights for the hour before you put her to bed Use white noise (like a soft shower) for the hour before bedtime Delay bedtime 30 minutes or try it 30 minutes earlier (is she yawning and bleary eyed when you put her to sleep? Kids who are not tired resist sleep...and so do kids who are overly tired). Try a rougher sound on the CD (like the hair dryer), played at the intensity of a shower (played much less than a vacuum). Consider using a fully reclined infant swing (exactly as described in the DVD) for naps and nights...swaddled, buckled in, with the white noise playing (away from the family dog). Please let me know how it goes! Happy New Year! Dr. Karp Hi Ken,
I am so glad the 5 S’s have helped so far. It is very common that babies resist falling asleep (or begin waking more) at 4 months. I am glad you are using the rough white noise. Good try with one arm out, but clearly that was not what she needed. So, here are several things you can try to shorten the struggling:
Get out for some long walks in the late morning to get plenty of light exposure (protected from direct sun…of course)
Greatly dim the house lights for the hour before you put her to bed
Use white noise (like a soft shower) for the hour before bedtime
Delay bedtime 30 minutes or try it 30 minutes earlier (is she yawning and bleary eyed when you put her to sleep? Kids who are not tired resist sleep…and so do kids who are overly tired).
Try a rougher sound on the CD (like the hair dryer), played at the intensity of a shower (played much less than a vacuum).
Consider using a fully reclined infant swing (exactly as described in the DVD) for naps and nights…swaddled, buckled in, with the white noise playing (away from the family dog).

Please let me know how it goes! Happy New Year!
Dr. Karp

]]> By: Dr_Karp http://www.happiestbaby.com/when-do-i-have-to-stop-swaddling-my-baby/#comment-1277 Dr_Karp Wed, 23 Nov 2011 03:49:35 +0000 http://www.happiestbaby.com/?p=1588#comment-1277 Hi Susanne, At this age most babies are ready to be out of the swaddling, but they still need a rough womb sound all night and naps (like our Soothing Sleep sounds) played as loud as a shower. Start the white noise and you may be able to wean the swaddling in a week. At this age babies can roll over even when swaddled, but they are strong enough to lift their heads and breath even when they are on the stomach. Nevertheless, if you continue to swaddle, I would let him sleep in a fully reclined infant seat or swing – exactly as described in the DVD: swaddled, buckled in, with the white noise playing. When he’s safely strapped in the he won’t be able to roll over anymore Hi Susanne, At this age most babies are ready to be out of the swaddling, but they still need a rough womb sound all night and naps (like our Soothing Sleep sounds) played as loud as a shower. Start the white noise and you may be able to wean the swaddling in a week. At this age babies can roll over even when swaddled, but they are strong enough to lift their heads and breath even when they are on the stomach. Nevertheless, if you continue to swaddle, I would let him sleep in a fully reclined infant seat or swing – exactly as described in the DVD: swaddled, buckled in, with the white noise playing. When he’s safely strapped in the he won’t be able to roll over anymore

]]> By: Dr_Karp http://www.happiestbaby.com/when-do-i-have-to-stop-swaddling-my-baby/#comment-1276 Dr_Karp Wed, 23 Nov 2011 03:47:54 +0000 http://www.happiestbaby.com/?p=1588#comment-1276 Hi Lindsay, At this age many babies still need the swaddling , but if you also play a rough womb sound all night and naps (like our Soothing Sleep sounds) played as loud as a shower he will sleep better adn be less likely to flip over. However, if he still is rolling when swaddled I would let him sleep in a fully reclined infant seat or swing - exactly as described in the DVD: swaddled, buckled in, with the white noise playing. When he's safely strapped in the he won't be able to roll over anymore. Happy T'giving Hi Lindsay, At this age many babies still need the swaddling , but if you also play a rough womb sound all night and naps (like our Soothing Sleep sounds) played as loud as a shower he will sleep better adn be less likely to flip over. However, if he still is rolling when swaddled I would let him sleep in a fully reclined infant seat or swing – exactly as described in the DVD: swaddled, buckled in, with the white noise playing. When he’s safely strapped in the he won’t be able to roll over anymore. Happy T’giving

]]> By: Dr_Karp http://www.happiestbaby.com/when-do-i-have-to-stop-swaddling-my-baby/#comment-1275 Dr_Karp Wed, 23 Nov 2011 03:45:58 +0000 http://www.happiestbaby.com/?p=1588#comment-1275 Hi Sarah, Sounds frustrating! All those changes can certainly turn a good sleeper into a reluctant one. You could certainly add the swaddling back (it's a little late, but some kids just love it!). I would also try encouraging his attachment to a teddy or blankie during the day and at nap time and then giving it to him at bedtime...also try dimming the lights and putting on white noise 60 minutes before bedtime to signal to his brain that bedtime is coming...and have a regular, calming bedtime routine...perhaps with some massage, every night. Hi Sarah,
Sounds frustrating! All those changes can certainly turn a good sleeper into a reluctant one. You could certainly add the swaddling back (it’s a little late, but some kids just love it!). I would also try encouraging his attachment to a teddy or blankie during the day and at nap time and then giving it to him at bedtime…also try dimming the lights and putting on white noise 60 minutes before bedtime to signal to his brain that bedtime is coming…and have a regular, calming bedtime routine…perhaps with some massage, every night.

]]> By: Dr_Karp http://www.happiestbaby.com/when-do-i-have-to-stop-swaddling-my-baby/#comment-1273 Dr_Karp Wed, 23 Nov 2011 03:39:18 +0000 http://www.happiestbaby.com/?p=1588#comment-1273 Hi Marlena, At this age most babies still need the swaddling , but if you also play a rough womb sound all night and naps (like our Soothing Sleep sounds) played as loud as a shower he will sleep better adn be less likely to flip over. However, if he still is rolling when swaddled I would let him sleep in a fully reclined infant seat or swing - exactly as described in the DVD: swaddled, buckled in, with the white noise playing. When he's safely strapped in the he won't be able to roll over anymore. Happy T'giving! Hi Marlena, At this age most babies still need the swaddling , but if you also play a rough womb sound all night and naps (like our Soothing Sleep sounds) played as loud as a shower he will sleep better adn be less likely to flip over. However, if he still is rolling when swaddled I would let him sleep in a fully reclined infant seat or swing – exactly as described in the DVD: swaddled, buckled in, with the white noise playing. When he’s safely strapped in the he won’t be able to roll over anymore. Happy T’giving!

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