Anybody else have a newborn that already hates being swaddled?

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My baby is only 2 weeks old and it seems like he already dislikes being swaddled. Is this normal?

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We never swaddled my daughter she just got mad. She slept better not swaddled. It’s not for everyone. Nothing with a baby is one size fits all, you have to figure out what works for your baby and it won’t always be what works for other people.

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My little guys always got his arms free. He didn't really fuss at all in the swaddle, but somehow he always got his arms out.

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I never swaddled.

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my son hated it when he was in the hospital and screamed and screamed until he was taken out of it. He was never in one again

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I thought my baby hated being swaddled because he grunted and wiggled around trying to escape it all night. Turns out he is a gassy baby who struggles with gas discomfort and pain. He still frees his arms occasionally in his sleep, which is fine, but overall he sleeps so much better being swaddled than not.
I think you should really think about why you think your baby doesnt like being swaddled and go from there. Newborns have startle reflexes and need something to keep them snuggled and still. Sleep sacks are also a great option.  😊

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I didnt swaddle correctly and the velcro swaddle things were the worst so he didnt like it. Wearable blankets are the way to go for us.

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My baby did that around 3-5 weeks, then I tried it again and she was happy.

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I could never swaddle my baby girl, she hated it.

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Our first didn’t like being swaddled. I’d wait until he was asleep then swaddle....his startle reflex was so strong he’d wake himself up.

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My baby likes his arms free so we tried the sleep sac and it’s perfect!

Anybody else have a newborn that already hates being swaddled?

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