Hey moms! š¤
My name is Gabi, and Iām a first-time mom. My baby will be 7 weeks old tomorrow, and recently Iāve noticed that when heās swaddled, he keeps escaping and wakes up with one or sometimes both arms out.
I did a little research and saw a lot of recommendations for the Love to Dream swaddle. I understand the concept, but Iām not sure I love it for my baby. I also came across a couple of other transitional swaddles on Amazonāthe Omni Swaddle Sack and the 4-Way Houdini-Proof Swaddle Sackābut now Iām second-guessing what to choose.
Before swaddling, we were co-sleeping, and he actually slept really well on his belly. Even now, he seems most comfortable napping on his belly.
Iād love to hear your experiences or recommendationsāwhat worked for your babies during this transition?
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We just went cold turkey with arms out it took a couple of nights getting used to it (with the startle reflex) but she preferred it having her arms out

my guy preferred arms out too. we eventually switched to just pjs, but he seemed to like the velcro wrap part around his waist (instead of his tummy)

I'm interested, I've used L2D from early on as he didn't like to be restricted. But had a strong startles reflex until recently (5M+). I know i need to transition him soon though he's not rolling. But some nights it takes so much pacing to get him down. The idea of putting him down without the L2D knowing he'll wake right away and we'll have to keep repeating the process. Doesn't fill me with motivation. He still contact naps in the daytime as is. And a lot of those are us pacing or in the carrier. If I'm lucky I get to sit down when my back goesš„². He sleeps pretty great at night once he's down. So I'm worried it'll mess it up. Along with having a super overtired baby in general. As as soon as he moves his arms or legs he wakesš

The Love to Dream suits worked great for us.

https://purflo.com/swaddle-to-sleep-bag-minimal-grey/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23157750900&gbraid=0AAAAAD0vYGH5ua2P4A5jN6rhU45fGr8Nw&gclid=Cj0KCQjwv-LOBhCdARIsAM5hdKcyPbHfuo_wZ9OniRCzTm2kj5IyzZfRy1R1FR7gWPqCNq9ibfr8MhoaAphqEALw_wcB
We used this one and baby girl slept really well x
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My doctor is concerned about weight gain but also said sheās doing great with holding her head, being attentive, etc. Dr. Said I should give formula
But what I donāt understand is my daughter always seems satisfied with feeding and doesnāt cry or fuss after. Anyone have a similar situation?
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Baby had lost almost 10% of his birth weight at his Day 5 midwife home visit. He was weighed again today at Day 7 and his total weight loss is now 11%, so Iām feeling quite disheartened.
Iām exclusively breastfeeding and heās feeding at least every 2 hours. He seems to be latching well and weāre getting plenty of wet nappies. The midwife is coming back in 2 days to weigh him again.
Iām going to make a conscious effort to increase my food and fluid intake too.
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Hiya! āØšø
My baby is starting to feel heavy while breastfeeding in the cross/cradle position, and I would like to switch to the laid-back position.
Can you please share some tips?
Even better if there is an online video that I can watch (Iām a visual person)
Thank you so much šā„ļø

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