To Swaddle or not to Swaddle?

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I know it's one of those outdated things most midwives tell you they "can't advise you do", but I was just wondering if anyone has swaddled/is planning to swaddle their baby? It seems to have so many pros and cons I just can't decide whether to try it/how long to try it for! 
Any opinions would be fab!

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My daughter had colic and reflux. Swaddling Helped us so much!

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I swaddled my past four kids and they loved it.
Im having triplets this pregnancy and im going to swaddle them.

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My son was swaddled for 7 months. Loved his miracle blanket until he was too big then we really loved the woombie and it was so easy! Once I find out gender for this one, ordering woombies in all sizes. Some parents think new baby "doesn't like" swaddling because they cry at first. Just snuggle and rock and soothe them and they will calm. My son LOVED his swaddle and didn't sleep well until 8-9 months so I can't imagine how bad it would've been without one!

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I swaddled my son until he could get out of the swaddled blanket then I just put him in long sleeve sleepers and let him sleep with a blanket (I know big no no but it's the only way he'll go to sleep) he's now nine months and sleeps through the night in his own crib🙂

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I was a parent of my niece for a while shortly after she was born and she loved it! It worked really well to get her to sleep. I am pregnant now and will be swaddling with my little one. It really depends on if the baby likes it or not though.

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my daughter slept through the night from 2 weeks because of swaddling

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My baby hated it, so we didn't keep trying to. He slept fine regardless.

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I wish there were better swaddles.  I can't undo the Velcro!   Grrrrr!

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As long as you swaddle properly (not too tight, don't lay them on their side, etc.), there are no cons. Not every baby is going to like it but it doesn't hurt to try!

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My son loved it! We stopped when he got close to rolling over

To Swaddle or not to Swaddle?

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