Swaddling Once Baby Can Roll Over

In addition to the breathing risks swaddling your rolling baby can bring dr.

Swaddling once baby can roll over. She slept soundly once her arms were out but she soon learned to roll over. Once you know it s time to transition your swaddle it s important to have a plan in place to ensure the transition is smooth. Every baby is different some babies will transition without a fuss while others may need to learn a few self soothing skills. Once your baby starts to roll it s important that they are able to roll back over onto their stomach should they roll over in their sleep.

It was time to say so long to the beloved swaddle. I have heard that it is an absolute must that you stop swaddling your baby once they are able to roll over due to the potential that they could roll over onto their stomach and then be unable to roll back to their back due to the swaddle holding their arms down. Once your baby begins to roll over or you notice other signs of your baby outgrowing the need for a swaddle it s time to transition out of swaddling your baby altogether. Additionally all of the pulling and tugging your baby may do to try to flip can loosen a blanket or swaddle also resulting in a potential suffocation hazard.

Swaddling or wrapping a baby up in a blanket so their arms and legs are snug and secure is an age old technique that can help newborns sleep longer and cry less.