Reimagining The Swaddle
Prior to hearing about L2D, I used the typical arms down velcro style (or similar) swaddles. Baby girl did okay in those half the time, but other times she just seemed uncomfortable/frustrated with the positioning or lack of access to her arms. After seeing Dr. Fran’s post on IG promoting this arms-up swaddle, I decided to give it a try. My baby is now almost 3 months and has grown very interested in self-soothing by sucking her fists. The arms-up position allows her some access to her hands (within the swaddle), while subduing her Morro reflex, promoting a more comfortable sleep experience for her. I’ll be ordering the transition version soon, as she’s getting older. If your baby prefers sleeping in the arms up position, likes to suck their hands, or seems frustrated in a traditional swaddle, I’d encourage you to give this a try!
