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From Swaddling to Arms-Free Sleep in 3 Easy Steps
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When your baby starts to show signs of rolling over, it’s time to transition them from swaddling to arms-free sleep. Our stage 2 Ready to Roll collection is designed to make this milestone as smooth as possible for the whole family. With the same comfort and security of a swaddle, our award-winning Transition Bags feature innovative zipped wings so you can gradually introduce your child to arms-free sleep as and when they are ready. From what age to stop swaddling your baby to why you’ll love our Transition Bags, find out everything you need to know below.
How do I know when my baby is ready to stop swaddling?
On average, babies will be ready to transition out of swaddling from two months of age. However, every child is different so it’s important to look out for the telltale signs that your baby can no longer be swaddled: Rolling over, pushing up onto their hands, the ability to escape out of a traditional swaddle, resistance to being swaddled.
Why you’ll love our Transition Bags
Our Transition Bags are designed to help your child transition to arms-free sleep without losing the comfort of being swaddled. Our patented zipped wings allow you to remove one arm at a time, so you can follow your baby’s cues and help them to gently transition over time.
Transition Bag: Key features and benefits
- Patented zip-off wings.
- Converts to a snug sleep bag.
- Twin zipper = easy diaper changes.
- Hip-healthy design: freedom of movement.
- Eliminates the need for loose layers.
- Easy care: machine washable and dryer friendly.
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Limited Edition
1.0 TOG | 20-24˚CSwaddle Up™ 2-in-1 Transition Bag
Buff Lunar •Organic Cotton$59.95Limited Edition -
Save $14.90
1.0 TOG | 20-24˚CMiffy Transitioning 2 Piece Bundle
Birch & Blue •Original Cotton$119.90$105.00Save $14.90
Designed to be used all year round, our Transition Bags come in a range of TOG ratings for the different seasons, with sizes to suit from 6kg up to 14kg: medium (6-8.5kg), large (8.5-11kg), and extra-large (11-14kg) on selected styles. Please use our temperature guide to find the right style depending on the season and temperature.
Our stage 2 Transition Bags are recommended for ages 3-12 months. Please note, every child is different. These are only guidelines, it’s important to make a sizing decision based on your child’s weight not age.
Transition to arms-free sleep in 3 easy steps
Follow the steps below to transition from swaddling to arms-free sleep.
- Zip one wing off: Unzip one wing first to gently ease your child towards more independent sleep. We recommend doing this for naps and bedtime.
- Monitor your baby’s progress: Over the next few days, monitor how your baby responds to this new way of sleeping. Every child is different, it may take a couple of nights for your child to adapt to change.
- Zip second wing off: When your baby is used to sleeping with one wing removed, it’s time to remove the second wing for arms-free sleep.