Although they may look alike, there is quite a difference between
regular baby blankets and the famous swaddle blankets:
Not exact matches
Throwing a huge
baby blanket over your body is one option, but
regular blankets can be hard to keep in place, especially once
baby starts wiggling and peeking.
Here is what you need: Infant bathtub or bath sponge 2 washcloths 2 receiving
blankets 1
regular bath towel 1 infant bath towel Small plastic cup
Baby Soap
Baby Lotion or natural oil 2 Diapers Wipes Clean clothes
Babies wake during their
regular sleep cycles, and a Kippin cuddle
blanket can help them self soothe back to sleep - making them the perfect gentle sleep aid.
Sleep sacks, a.k.a. zip - up wearable
blankets that resemble potato sacks and sleeping bags, are a great solution for
babies that are too old for swaddles and too young for
regular blankets.
The sleep sack stays on
baby, yet stays off
baby's face, where
regular blankets sometimes wander.
You may be thinking that you can use a
regular sleeping
blanket, however, before you go on tucking in your
baby in their usual bedtime outfit, check out these different attributes of what a sleep sack can do for your
baby.
Also, swaddling does work really well for some
babies (it did with mine), but I found it very hard to replicate the superb swaddling job that the neonatal nurses do, because when I tried it with a
regular swaddling
blanket she quickly wormed her way out of it, so instead I used a swaddling sleepsack (my favorite was the Kiddopotamus, but others swear by the Miracle Blanket or the Halo), and actually continued swaddling until quite recently because it helped her sleep s
blanket she quickly wormed her way out of it, so instead I used a swaddling sleepsack (my favorite was the Kiddopotamus, but others swear by the Miracle
Blanket or the Halo), and actually continued swaddling until quite recently because it helped her sleep s
Blanket or the Halo), and actually continued swaddling until quite recently because it helped her sleep so much!
As a
baby gets older and more aware of their surroundings, they may be drawn to a security
blanket or object as it's a source of familiarity, especially when a parent or
regular caretaker isn't around.
Swaddle Up
blanket actually lets their arms be up by their ears and it zips up that they can feel secure, but for some
babies, it just helps them being a little more comfortable and they are able to sleep longer when the other swaddle, the
regular, so typical swaddling methods aren't working as well.
Unlike
regular blankets, a wearable
blanket or sleep sack is worn over your child's sleepwear, so it won't be kicked off and
baby stays covered all night.
As far as toys go, All the
babies and toddlers I've known, ignored the toys and wanted to play with tupperware, boxes,
blankets, my purses, and any other
regular old stuff around the house.
I use mine all the time for... MORE outdoor play
blankets, stroller sunshades, impromptu burp cloths and, now that my
baby is beyond the swaddling stage,
regular nap
blankets.
outdoor play
blankets, stroller sunshades, impromptu burp cloths and, now that my
baby is beyond the swaddling stage,
regular nap
blankets.
However, don't use a
regular blanket — your
baby can get tangled in it or pull the
blanket over his face.
I recently saw a mom of 4 using a
regular swaddle
blanket on her
baby and got frustrated when it wasn't holding through the
baby's nap.
The American Academy of Pediatrics states that sleep sacks and other wearable
blankets are a better alternative than
regular blankets to keep your
baby warm.