Hey folks! I have a parenting
confession to make: I have been treating Ripley, our second daughter,
way differently than Myka, our first, just for the fact that she is
more than likely our last kid. Is that terrible of me? At least I
realize this about myself, right? I've done so many things
differently this time around and have, naturally, gotten more lax
about certain “baby rules” too. One thing I've done the same,
however, is swaddling.
If you've never swaddled a baby, let
me tell you that it can be a real life-saver. Well, at least a sanity
saver. Swaddled babies tend to sleep longer (and more restfully since
they're not able to startle themselves awake as easily) and swaddling
can help with colic and fussiness. I have found that it seems to help
them fall asleep faster most of the time as well. I can't remember
how we came into the swaddles we received with Myka, whether we
bought them or they were gifts, but I am so glad we had them and
still do! It's one of the few baby products that I was afraid would
be totally useless, but was pleasantly surprised that it was not.
Anyways...
