There are times when your little one will make a fuss whenever you try to swaddle them! Swaddling isn’t always a pleasant experience. If Your Baby is Always Trying to Break the Swaddle They should definitely stop swaddling once they’re better at rolling over and moving. This could cause breathing problems and contribute to the chances of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) occurring! Since their arms are still tucked inside the swaddle, they won’t be able to use them to push themselves up or go back to a safer sleep position. Like we said previously, the AAP mentioned how dangerous it could be for swaddled babies to roll over!
Once your baby starts to roll over to their tummy while they sleep, that’s a clear indication to stop swaddling your baby immediately. Once your baby stops or has fewer occurrences of startle reflexes, this is a good sign that it’s already time to make the swaddle transition and stop swaddling! 2. Take note that as long as your little one is still showing signs of this startle reflex, it probably isn’t the best time to stop swaddling your baby yet. These reflexes naturally go away the older your baby gets, so it should already disappear after 3 to 6 months. It’s important to use a swaddle blanket to keep their arms and legs secure and prevent this from happening. Your baby’s startle reflex can interfere with their nighttime sleep and suddenly wake them up. One startle reflex is when they suddenly raise their arms and even legs while they sleep, also known as the Moro reflex. Most babies have a startle reflex wherein their bodies react unexpectedly due to different stimuli. Fewer Occurrences of the Moro Reflex/Startle Reflex Once your baby starts to show any or all of these signs, that’s when you should consider starting the swaddling transition process! 1. Some babies might need to make the swaddling transition sooner, while some babies could need a couple more weeks before it’s time to stop swaddling! However, keep in mind that every baby is different. This is because some babies can already start to roll over to their stomachs after they reach the 2-month mark, making swaddling already dangerous. The American Academy of Pediatrics mentioned that babies should not be swaddled past 2 months of age. Before starting your baby’s swaddling transition, it’s important to know if it’s already the right time to do so.
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