That is okay because we have come up with some alternative techniques to keep your little one from breaking free as easily and waking up as a result. Some babies are super strong and are able to break free. However, we understand that this is not always the reality. It is our goal that with a correct swaddle technique – with your baby’s arms flush against their sides so they have no room to wiggle about – that the swaddle will keep your baby completely contained. If your baby is breaking out of the swaddle, a different course of action needs to be taken. Even if you find that your baby is fighting the swaddle while you are putting it on (which bigger babies PROBABLY will) they may still be benefiting from the swaddle during sleep because it is preventing the startle reflex – so stick with it. Your baby is probably not used to being so confined, and has accepted the challenge to break out like a baby Houdini! However, with consistent use, your baby will begin to get used to the sensation of being wrapped like a burrito, and recognize it as a signal to fall asleep. This is completely normal so do not panic. Of course, we understand that not all Zen Swaddle users are able to swaddle from birth, so if you’re trying the swaddle for the first time with your baby a bit later, read on! The later you start using the swaddle, the more your baby will fight it. #2 Starting the swaddle later in the game Newborns are used to the warm and cozy environment of their mother’s womb, and the swaddle is the closest replication of this feeling! While swaddling a newborn or smaller baby, you will most likely be able to fit their legs in the small inner pouch of the swaddle, which will help keep their tiny body in place! Once they get a bit bigger, you can simply rest their legs on top of the pouch and swaddle this way. Introducing swaddling this early on will make it so much easier for your baby to adjust to the swaddle and accept it as part of their sleep routine. We recommend starting the swaddle as soon as possible, even right after birth (if your baby meets the minimum weight requirement of 7 lbs). If, after a week or so, you are not seeing any improvements in your little one’s sleep, we are here to help! Below is a guide to the Zen Swaddle, with suggestions for parents at various points of swaddle use! #1 Introduce the Zen Swaddle early on The Zen Swaddle sounds like a miracle product in theory, but of course there are some babies who do not see its benefits right away! If you are finding that your baby does not like the swaddle, or is not sleeping any better while being swaddled, try to be patient! It can take up to a week for babies to adjust to a new sleeping environment, especially if they are used to co-sleeping or sleeping in your arms. These pads provide soothing qualities and security to a sleeping baby. One main benefit of the swaddling technique is that it reduces the startle (Moro) reflex which can cause your baby to frequently wake themselves up! There are many benefits of swaddling, but our Zen Swaddle has the added benefit of mimicking human touch and the feeling of being held with three gently weighted pads that rest on your baby’s chest and sides. When used correctly, and introduced at an early age, the Zen Swaddle can be an EXCELLENT tool for helping your baby sleep longer and fall asleep quicker. The first few nights with the Zen Swaddle can be an adjustment – for you and your little one! Some babies take to the swaddle right away, and love being wrapped up and confined, while others fight the swaddle and even break free.
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