My daughter is 5 months old and from the time we brought her home the only way she would sleep was by being bundled/swaddled with a blanket? I have tried to get her to sleep without but she can not fall asleep. She cries for a long time and then just starts playing with her feet or hands. I tried leaving one arm out but this does not work either. She can stay asleep if she happens to wiggle out but cannot fall asleep without being swaddled. What should I do?
2007-11-06 18:28:44 · 8 answers · asked by rara8402 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I think you should swaddle her. What harm is there in it? I am 25 years old and can't fall asleep without a blanket wrapped tightly around me. We all have little quirks that just make us *us.*
If it works for your daughter, do it.
2007-11-06 21:37:58 · answer #1 · answered by Morning Glory 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep swaddling her!! Don't force her not to if that is what she wants! If the blanket is getting a bit small to wrap around her now, then buy a bigger one or use a 'flat cot sheet' (not the fitted sheet, the other one). She will let you know when she doesn't want to swaddle anymore.
Have you also tried the baby sleeping bags or 'grobags' these are very secure for a baby also and she might be comfortable in one of those.
best of luck
2007-11-06 18:36:39 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy; mum to 3 monkeys! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Swaddle her! I loved swaddling my son!
It makes babies feel secure, it reminds them of being in the womb .. why would you want to deprive her of that comfort and security?
Doctors suggest swaddling your baby ... and if it helps her sleep .. why wouldn't you want to swaddle her???
She'll outgrow it .. but enjoy being able to hold a baby in that position .. my son is only 3.5 months old and does not like being in the cradled position .. he wants to be up on my hip like a big boy.
Enjoy it while you can!!!!
2007-11-06 18:45:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why not just keep her swaddled? If thats what she wants-is there a specific reason you dont want her to be?
2007-11-06 18:32:11 · answer #4 · answered by Mommy to 2 Princesses under 2 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i still swaddle my 11 month old!, just keep doing it, they love it, xxxxxxxxxxxx i tried unwrapping but she does what yours does, plays with her hands and blankets!,
2007-11-06 23:35:17 · answer #5 · answered by ROCKMUM LOVES BOWIE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did this with my youngest until close to a year. I had to upgrade to a larger sized baby blanket though. Nothing wrong with it.
Good luck
2007-11-06 18:53:43 · answer #6 · answered by erinjl123456 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
have you tried some really snuggly pajamas? that might give her a similar feeling. they have nightgowns that are closed on the bottom that might make her feel cuddly. :) sounds like she just likes to be really cuddly and snuggly warm. i don't think you really have anything to worry about or anything but you could always ask her doctor. good luck!
2007-11-06 18:33:42 · answer #7 · answered by Miss Kitty Katt 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if she wants to be that way, why are you fighting it? she'll outgrow it sooner or later.
2007-11-06 18:31:58 · answer #8 · answered by vanessa c 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋