Comments on: The Double Swaddle- Works For Me Wednesday

By: Gloria @ Gold Chocolate Coins

Gloria @ Gold Chocolate Coins — Wed, 11 May 2011 08:08:17 +0000

11 hours of sleep isn’t so bad. Some people are really sleepy heads, I for once. But as got older, got married, sleep became just a bonus. LoL! After all that what being a mom is.
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By: Jennifer from Alabama

Jennifer from Alabama — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 21:33:56 +0000

Aden + anais swaddle blankets ARE TOTALLY the best! I bought them only bc I liked the texture of them (which I’ll admit is dumb considering how many of the little flannel ones we got as gifts) Oh my goodness they were great right from the beginning! Hands down THE best purcase I have made (along with my only cute nursing bra- navy blue with polka dots- also from target)! My little warm natured boy loved them immeditely which was a blessing bc before that we couldnt swaddle him in anything without him getting too warm. Now they are the only swaddling blankets that will wraphim because he is so long these days. I’ve also begun buying them for baby gifts…I can give 3 of the 4 in the ack away and keep the third! Yay!

By: Steph @ Problem Solvin Mom

Steph @ Problem Solvin Mom — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:53:45 +0000

LOL – Sugar Plum has learned to roll over and break her swaddle, and we’ve been having some sleepless nights. I’m definitely trying this!
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By: Shelby

Shelby — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:59:47 +0000

Our son couldn’t sleep unswaddled until he was like 9 months old. I sing the praises of the swaddle daily. He never stayed in a regular swaddle–even when the nurses at the hospital did it. We used the pre-made swaddlers but cried when he outgrew them–even the Miracle Blanket. We did this double swaddle exactly as described for quite some time, until his feet got really strong and he kicked his way out of it, at which time I modified the swaddle YET AGAIN, so I thought I’d share . My modified double swaddle is two A+A blankets (like you–LOVE) and a diaper pin or giant safety pin. Fold both blankets diagonally so you have two triangles, folded side at the top, one on top of the other. Blanket 1 goes as described above–over arm, under body, over arm, under body. Now you have swaddled arms with a point between the baby’s legs. Blanket 2 is also a triangle, folded edge on top, one side goes all the way across baby and tucked underneath, the other goes all the way across and pulled up on the other side. Now you have 4 layers of a blanket point. This is where it gets really unattractive–bring up the point between the baby’s legs like a diaper (you’ll need to roll back the thighs a bit) and pin it to the blankets over the baby’s stomach. You don’t have to get all the layers, but get as many as you can. Don’t worry, the A+A blankets won’t tear. This leaves a swaddled baby with his legs free to kick. Then you can put him in a sleep sack or A+A sleeping bag (LOVE!). The swaddle looks really ugly but it works. This is for bigger babies or any baby who kicks their way out of a swaddle and then cries because they’re not swaddled *sigh*.

By: Holly

Holly — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:12:48 +0000

Have you ever tried a Miracle Blanket??? THE BEST BABY ITEM EVER!!! Here is my baby getting wrapped in one. I don’t know who loved it more, me or her…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xi9Aq9dpJW0
It is like a baby straight jacket LOVE IT! http://www.miracleblanket.com
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By: oh amanda

oh amanda — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:43:59 +0000

You are hilarious. I love me a good swaddle. In fact, I wish I could be swaddled at night. I'd love 11 hours... .-= oh amanda´s last blog ..Bliss*Tastic Week 4: Amy From the Finer Things In Life: Building Your Blog Readership =-.

By: marybeth at www.babygoodbuys.com

marybeth at www.babygoodbuys.com — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:25:44 +0000

Oh, I am SO, SO happy you posted this! My daughter is getting big and she still loves being swaddled when she sleeps. This is great advice for those who are outgrowing pre-made swaddlers!
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By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:16:18 +0000

I could have used this with my daughter about 19 months ago! She only would sleep swaddled. (She’s 2 now.) My son hated it though and we abandoned it by the time he was a few weeks old. Oh well. But good news in case another baby enjoys the swaddle!

By: Jeni

Jeni — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:20:31 +0000

Well, THAT was a glowing recommendation! I’m so glad it’s working for you, because sleep is the key ingredient for sanity!
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By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:46:36 +0000

Ah, I love me some swaddling! I did that for four months with my first. But, eventually she got out of the double swaddle. Bummer. WIth my second, she did the double swaddle for a while but I slowly weaned her from it (first for naps then at night time). All the same; swaddled babies + extra sleep + mama = one happy woman! .-= Sarah´s last blog ..I am adopted =-.