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« on: January 02, 2006, 22:56:27 pm »
Gage fights the swaddle during and after getting it on. He is constantly escaping it, and is trying to roll over. Does anyone have any suggestions or experiences with this. I have tried a few things, but have not been successful because of Gage missing his sleep window and me being a chicken.
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« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2006, 02:08:39 am »
Have you had any luck with the Aussie swaddle or miracle blanket? We used the Aussie swaddle with a bedsheet until Tyler was 8 mo old, and it kept him contained. Directions are at the top of this forum if you haven't tried it yet.
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« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2006, 02:21:28 am »
Have you tried him sleeping without the swaddle?  Maybe he's ready to be done with it?

We swaddled until Elise was 5 1/2 mos - when it got to the point that she was moving so much & out of the blanket before I left the room. I already had been leaving one hand out (she sucks on her fingers) for a couple months. We transitioned by letting her still sleep on the blanket we had been using & putting a thin one over the top of her for naps. Then at night, we started putting her in a sleep sack still on top of the one we used for swaddling. It went much better than I ever thought it would!!
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« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2006, 02:54:51 am »
When my DD was about this same age, I just got rid of the swaddle.  She was doing the exact same thing and I was doing the Aussie swaddle.  I left one arm out for a few days, but because her sleeping wasn't great anyway, I really didn't think the swaddle helped her much, so, I just stopped the swaddle altogether and it didn't make things any worse or better.  So, don't be afraid to just stop if it's driving you crazy!  Good luck!!
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« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2006, 03:00:57 am »
We're struggling with this too and I think I'm ready to stop the swaddle.  DD has turned into Houdini again!  So when you stop, do you actually hold the arms still, as well as the legs, and a quick pat, and replug the paci and shield their eyes?  Sounds like a three ring circus!  Or should I try to continue until she has better control over legs and arms?  We aren't doing the Aussie Swaddle, but something close that also tucks the arm flaps under her bum.  She's getting out of it by arching her back, so I don't think the Aussie Swaddle is going to help. 

Gagesmom - Sorry for hijacking your post, just was wanting more specific suggestions!
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« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2006, 04:28:24 am »
I use hold both of my hands on both of his hands and my forearm to hold his legs.  I don't worry about the eye shield.  My DS doesn't like shushing or patting so I'm lucky in that regard.  When the paci falls out I use the hand that is only holding his hand, not the forearm.  I hope that makes sense!  Ah the theatrics we go through for our little ones!

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« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2006, 17:41:34 pm »
I too had a little escape artist at that age.  However I didn't drop the swaddle - only because it was part of our wind down routine.  I wanted to keep the routine very consistent.  I would only swaddle his legs . . . it took a while for the arm flailing to stop, but he became used to it.  Now I use a sleep sack (and if it's in the wash, I'll be sure to swaddle his legs).
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« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2006, 00:46:14 am »
I am at a loss here. I have been using the miracle blanket, and while it has been a saving grace it is time get rid of it. The prob. is, I dont know how. Gage has learned to arch his back to get out of it.

Last night, I wrapped him in it a different way. I put his arms on his tummy, which he seemed to like better (but still did not enjoy it). Anyway, the bad thing is that he woke up every couple of hours or so because he was out of it :cry: The good thing is that he was asleep through some of it :shock: as I kept checking.

I think this will eventually work itself out, if I can deal with the severe sleep deprivation. However, I am afraid to try it for naps because Gage was so tired from the night before. I may give the aussie swaddle another go for the cat nap, but I am not real confident that it will work as he arches his back.

Does anyone have any advice?
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« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2006, 00:59:01 am »
Hi there.  I am unsure of the swaddle as well for my 5 month old but it works well so I guess there is nothing for me to fix.  Here is what I can offer...

When she got too big for the receiving blanket we started to use a polar fleece blanket.  It is really just a metre or two of fabric (doesn't need to be sewn) and we wrap her in that.  I find the make of the material doesn't allow for any slipping or movement once its in place and it is so large that both arms and legs are wrapped tight.  She looks like little baby bunting when I'm done with her.  My husband holds her hands down once each side has been swaddled.  It really helps when she's mad and doesn't want to lay still.  If we don't swaddle her she seems confused and doesn't know what to do with herself.

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« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2006, 04:10:30 am »
Gagesmom - Does he get out every time?  Could you start with naps?  Katie gets out about 50% of the time.  I'm starting the unswaddle with the naps - they're cr@p anyway and I'm awake - and going to try to tackle overnight when DH can get up and help a bit more.
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« Reply #10 on: January 05, 2006, 05:32:42 am »
Casey, we just had success with Aussie swaddle! I was scared the first time so I dont think it had a chance, plus it was too loose. I tried it for the cat nap and HE FELL ASLEEP in less than 10 min! :shock: He seemed to like it better than the miracle blanket because it is less restraining and he can suck on his hands. The great thing is I can make it looser as time goes by. I hope this isnt a fluke...... I am trying for bed tonight. Pray for us :wink: 

You should try it! Do it after your lo has had enough sleep that way it wont be that bad if it flops (that is why I tried it for the cat nap). Let me know what happens.
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« Reply #11 on: January 05, 2006, 16:30:16 pm »
Wow!  Great news!!  I'll see if I can figure it out.  Tried it once and must not have had a big enough sheet (cut a twin into 4ths - probably should have used half a twin sheet).  Did you find it tricky?  Maybe it was just too small. 

Katie has been doing okay with the unswaddled naps.  If I can't figure the Aussie Swaddle out, I may just go cold turkey.  I actually do a quick and easy swaddle wrap around her arms at the beginning of the winddown (normal routine) and then loosen the arms when I put her in her crib so she can pull her arms free without tugging the blanket up - which she does immediately.

SO glad that the Aussie Swaddle worked for you!  Will cross my fingers for continued success!
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