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Swaddle Blankets
August 26th, 2009 | 
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At three weeks old my daughter was sleeping for four to five hours at a time. Don’t get me wrong, every once in a while she would still throw me for a loop, but for the most part, I counted my blessings and the hours of uninterrupted sleep I was afforded. There were several things that contributed to our success, one of which was the use of swaddle blankets. Swaddle blankets can add hours to your newborn’s sleep.
Some of the Benefits of Swaddling
Swaddle blankets are highly effective at getting your baby into a comfortable and restful state because being swaddled reminds baby of being in the womb. Swaddling provides babies with additional nurturing and prevents limbs from swinging about. It has been shown to help babies stay on their backs longer, a position proven to lower the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Swaddling soothes and comforts, reducing colic and helping your baby to sleep longer.
Additional Benefits of Swaddle Blankets
Using swaddle blankets like the SwaddleMe or the Miracle Blanket can be even more beneficial than the conventional blanket swaddling. For one, swaddle blankets can be easier to use. The Swaddle Me is great when you’re exhausted and need something fast and simple. The Miracle Blanket may take a little longer to get into but it is extremely effective at keeping baby securely swaddled. My daughter likes to try to wriggle her arms and kick her legs out. A conventional swaddle didn’t work for her. Despite her nightly efforts, she has not been able to wriggle out of the Miracle Blanket (and she sleeps the longest in it). Design features like long strips of fabric, self-fastening tabs and Velcro flaps help to make sure that baby remains snug and secure. Some swaddle blankets, like the SwaddleMe are designed with a back slit so that you can swaddle baby in a car seat or swing and many of them are designed with a bottom flap for easy diaper checks.
Last night was the first time since we brought her home that we didn’t swaddle our daughter. Her swaddle blankets were soiled and so I reluctantly put her down in nothing but her footed pajamas. I was amazed at the difference. The longest she slept was for a three hour stretch. Other than that she woke up every two hours. That being said, I have to encourage you to get several swaddle blankets so that you and your baby get plenty of sleep in the nights ahead.
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Swaddle Me
Before my daughter was born, I knew very little about swaddling. During the months before her birth, as I busied myself preparing for her arrival, I was given a Swaddle Me swaddling blanket as a shower gift. I had no idea how much I would appreciate this adjustable infant swaddling wrap. The Swaddle Me has been an absolute Godsend and I would have to agree with experts that say that swaddling soothes and comforts newborns and helps them to sleep better, longer and reduces colic. The Swaddle Me has improved our quality of life by helping my daughter to sleep through the night comfortably and safely.
Swaddling is when you snugly wrap your baby in a blanket, swaddling blanket or swaddler such as the Swaddle Me by Kiddopotamus. Swaddling benefits include the reduction of colic, nurturing touch, simulation of a safe womb-like environment, and the reduction of risk of SIDS. Some of the benefits of the Swaddle Me include that it is very easy to put on the baby. It is very simple to use. The self-fasteners keep it securely in place. The Swaddle Me is contoured to fit snugly on baby’s shoulders. It’s readjustable to fit baby as she grows. The leg pouch can be lowered to help with diaper checks. The SwaddleMe can also be used in a car seat or swing harness using the back access slit.
I have learned first-hand the benefits of swaddling your baby and I highly recommend it. The Swaddle Me Adjustable Infant Wrap by Kiddopotamus is a great choice. You can get yours by clicking any of the pictures on this page!
