Swaddling 102: Escape proof swaddling

[JoeB1927]

What size is the outer blanket? I never have enough excess to fully wrap our little one. This looks like it would work really well for our little escape artist.

[ktank825]

This method has worked wonders for us for the past 4 months. But now she can't sleep without it! How did you eventually wean your baby from the double swaddle?

[mhpm97]

@ktank825 She pretty much weaned herself. While she loved being swaddled, she also got a kick out of unswaddling herself. She'd push down with her legs and wriggle her arms free; "houdini" became a verb in our house. So while it was entertaining, it wasn't a requirement for sleeping.

[msjentay]

Brilliant!

[qwinkly]

Notice the tugging to tighten at 1:15.

[TheAKAmom]

super cute video, and great tip, thank you for sharing, A mother can never have to much advice :-) we are learning machine!

[samanthasamora]

Wow! That IS genius. Definitely going to give it a try when our baby is born.

[liebs1973]

You are a genius - this technique has changed our life !!!!

[wupinoycza]

oooo.. i likes! Shoulda thought of that... Thanks!!!

[nemeamy]

Where do I get a blankie with a TARDIS on it?

Also, this method is genius!

[mhpm97]

@nemeamy: Glad you liked the methodology. As far as the blankie goes, you make friends with someone who is very skilled at sewing.

[wightchemist]

Nice baby straight jacket! Good thinking!

[ihatemyy0utubename]

This needs to be on every pregnancy forum on the internet. This is absolutely pure genius!

[kristinbradford]

Genius!

[gabsmummy]

thank you thank you thank you - my little miss is a complete houdini when it comes to her swaddle, so I may need to try this tonight!!!!!!

[kidsister]

That's awesome! Thanks for showing it.