[Emster]

I have an 11 week old and since about 3-4 weeks old have been using the kiddopotamus swaddling blankets with him. What a lifesaver in getting and keeping him comfortably asleep! It keeps him from startling when I put him in his crib and when his arms move. What I'm wondering is, how long is it recommended that you swaddle a little one? I've read that it can help prevent sids, but also know I don't want to still be swaddling my son when he's 12 Should I be working to teach him how to sleep wihtout it or is it no big deal to keep going?

[DreamingAzure]

I have found, over the years, that swaddling stops being effective between 3-6 months depending on the infant. I've had little ones that learned to squirm their way out at around 3 months and others that were happy for a couple months longer.

I've always just let the baby decide when it's time to stop the swaddling Personally the longer and better they sleep..well...YIPEE For me! LOL

[StorkWatcher]

I did the same as Shana. I think he stopped at around 5 months. (I still miss seeing him all bundled up like as mama's little papoose!) Shortly after swaddling stopped, we'd come in the room to find he'd flipped himself over at night and would be on his stomach!