Zipadee Zip sleep sack

Thread: "Huge PSA to Parents who swaddle (Just had a really big scare!)"

Another good one is the zipadee zip ! We use those and the halo with the straps wrapped around the belly. https://www.sleepingbaby.com

Thread: "I’ve spent so much money on swaddles/sleep sacks…what works?"

Zippadee zip worked for us! There a resale group on Facebook that sells them at pretty reasonable prices so you don’t have to shell out for a new one before you know it’ll work for you.

Thread: "Sleep sac recommendations for a 4 month old that just discovered rolling over? "

Another vote for rhe Zipadee Zip... and you don't have to transition! They make up to a 2T-3T, so our 15 month old active sleeper will probably use them until he is 2. He can't scratch himself (but has full use of his little hands to find his pacifier and lovey), can pace around his crib, roll, and presumably glide from tree to tree like a flying squirrel!

Thread: "Huge PSA to Parents who swaddle (Just had a really big scare!)"

Glad you were awake to catch it! We switched to the zippadee zip sleep sack at thy age for the same reason. My son was not only an escape artist but would somehow manage to end with the fabric over his head. He loves his Zippadee sleep sacks.

Thread: "Transitioning out of a swaddle not going well.... Help!"

Not op but it helped my baby get used to the feeling. The sensory dampening of the zippadee zip was helpful.

Thread: "Transitioning swaddles?"

The only thing that’s “safe” (technically it’s not outright safe, but it’s considered parental discretion) is zipadee zip without the strap, but you absolutely have to follow their guidelines which means your baby can’t safely use it yet since they must be able to roll, as well as 3m+, and 12lbs+. It’s also worth mentioning a big reason why it’s parental discretion is the fit can be really concerning as it can bunch up over the baby’s mouth Right now, the only safe option is a sleep sack but after transitioning to a sleep sack I think you would be glutton for punishment if you got them hooked on the zipadee zip! We did cold Turkey and it was so much less struggle to get through it quickly

Thread: "Transitioning out of a swaddle not going well.... Help!"

My little man (now almost 15mo) was ADDICTED to swaddle. We eventually went to the Zipadee Zip and it was perfect. It allows them to be “free” but still feel a bit of that cocooned feeling that comforts them! Edited to add: He is a face rubber (still) and that helped him not be spooked by his own hands bc he felt fabric.

Thread: "Huge PSA to Parents who swaddle (Just had a really big scare!)"

Love the Zipadee Zip! My twins sleep so well in these!!

Thread: "Transitioning out of a swaddle not going well.... Help!"

The zipadee zip worked better for us than the Merlin (even though the Merlin was actually pretty decent). This is gonna sound crazy, but (if you use pacis) try giving your LO pacis to hold. We thought ours still had a Moro reflex, but instead we found out she just wanted to hold something.

Thread: "Transitioning out of a swaddle not going well.... Help!"

This is pretty specific to our situation so it might not be of any help but we transitioned to the zipadee zip the day we started sleep training at 4 months so it was a two birds one stone kind of deal. In retrospect I wish we had just transitioned to a normal sleep sack because the zipadee zip/Merlin just becomes another thing to transition out of. Prior to sleep training we were trying one arm out of the swaddle and it was such a struggle because baby loved to rub his face which would wake him up. Sometimes we’d give up and stick both arms back in. Good luck.

Thread: "Huge PSA to Parents who swaddle (Just had a really big scare!)"

Another plus 1 for the zippadee zip— I like that it’s safe to continue using even after rolling starts, and it still does a good job of dialing down Moro reflex

Thread: "Transitioning out of a swaddle not going well.... Help!"

Second the zippadee zip. We transitioned from a swaddle with no issue. I realized that she liked to suck on her hands but if her hands were close to her eyes she would constantly rub them and couldn’t fall asleep like that. Fortunately the zippadee zip let’s her suck on her hands but she can’t reach her eyes. I like that I won’t have to transition again to another sleep sack like I would if I had to use the Merlin.

Thread: "How do people transition their babies out of a swaddle?"

Zipadee zip. 6 mo and still love it . Love his lack of hands at night hahah

Thread: "Need advice on baby sleepwear and swaddles"

When our first started rolling around 2 months, we went through a hellish sleep regression for several weeks. She really struggled to sleep in a standard sleep sack and I was struggling to get enough sleep to function. In one of my 2am desperate google searches, I came across the Zipadee Zip, which is safe for rolling babies. That thing was *magic* for our daughter. The sleep regression was instantly over. Anyway, I'd give the sleep sack a try. But if it doesn't work, I'd try out the Zipadee Zip. Bonus points: they look so dang cute in it (like a little baby seal).

Thread: "I’ve spent so much money on swaddles/sleep sacks…what works?"

Thanks. A few moms in my support group recommended the zippadee zip. I’ll check out the resell group.

Thread: "I’ve spent so much money on swaddles/sleep sacks…what works?"

Bought both the zippadee zip and Merlin. We’re going through it now. We decided to abandoned the Merlin because we’d just have to transition again. This question gets asked a lot on this sub, myself included. Most people recommend the zippadee zip or just cold turkey in a sleep sack. We’re on day 5 and it might be getting better? I’m seriously knocking on wood right now. She was a 7pm-7am with maybe a couple wakeups, including one to eat while swaddled. Now she is up every hour or so. Best of luck!

Thread: "When to transition to arms out?"

We transitioned at 6-8 weeks from the Love to Dream to the Zippadee Zip. I wanted to wait until she was big enough to transition to the arms out love to dream (13 or 14 lbs I think?) but she started showing signs of rolling so we had to transition earlier than I'd like. No issues with the Zippadee Zip so far and it's been about 2 weeks.

Thread: "Breaking out of the swaddle… I’m at my wits end."

You could try an arms up swaddle or transition to a Zippadee Zip. Also, your husband should be doing night shifts on *both* weekend nights, not just one. He gets 5 other nights of full sleep, you deserve *at* *least* 2.

Thread: "Transitioning swaddles?"

There’s no evidence I’ve found that indicates the zipadeezip is unsafe! I’d encourage you to do your own research before you take a strangers word for it!

Thread: "Huge PSA to Parents who swaddle (Just had a really big scare!)"

The zipadee is safe for all ages and stages right?It surprises me that they could roll over in it but my baby seems to like it and he’s 8 weeks and not rolling over

Thread: "Huge PSA to Parents who swaddle (Just had a really big scare!)"

So happy you caught this momma ! But the recommendation is to stop swaddling at 8 weeks . I would suggest using the zippadee zip . We started using it around week 7 and she loves it . She can roll and self soothe just fine . You can buy a band to make it feel snug but they have multiple sizes AND they’re super cute .

Thread: "Love to dream swaddles"

The LTD is no longer safe and you need to stop using it immediately. As the MOD said the magic Merlin and zipadee zip are the only safe options at this age but I would also vote to just go cold turkey all together.

Thread: "Need advice on baby sleepwear and swaddles"

We LOVE the zipadee zip! Our daughter started rolling but still loves her swaddles and has horrible startle reflex. Zipadee zip was a life saver. We use the belly band they sell for it to give her a snug feel around her waist/chest area.

Thread: "Huge PSA to Parents who swaddle (Just had a really big scare!)"

We switched to a Zipadee Zip and it’s been going well!

Thread: "Well the scariest moment of my life happened and now we can't swaddle arms in"

Zippadee zip! My baby LOVED being swaddled and the zippadee zip is the only thing that he fell right asleep in. Sleep sacks and even the love to dream arms up swaddle did not work. I love the zippadee zip and love knowing he’s safe, even when he rolls.

Thread: "Well the scariest moment of my life happened and now we can't swaddle arms in"

we used the zipadee zip to transition out of the swaddle

Thread: "Transitioning out of a swaddle not going well.... Help!"

I came here to say this. My kids are all zipadee-zippers, and I'm one of those people who will talk about it to anyone who will listen, lol. Yes they're pricey, but it gives them that enclosed feeling still, keeps them warm at night, and is completely sleep safe. My daughter was in one until she turned 2, and my one year old loves his currently.

Thread: "Transitioning out of a swaddle not going well.... Help!"

Thats interesting. Ill have to try it! Thank you!

Thread: "When to transition to arms out?"

My son first rolled to his tummy while he was tossing and turning in his crib. I was glad I had switched to a sleep sack before then. You don’t really want to wait until they roll during tummy time. Plus, I think the transition is easier the sooner you do it. It just gets harder to stop swaddling the older they get. But you can definitely use something like the Zipadee Zip that keeps their arms contained but not pinned to their side!

Thread: "Huge PSA to Parents who swaddle (Just had a really big scare!)"

I love these too! Agree with the other replies, plus it keeps their hands warm.

Thread: "When and how did you transition from swaddling?"

Transitioned to zipadee zip at 3 months when baby first rolled. Then transitioned to woolino sleep sack when baby started sleeping on stomach around 5.5 months.

Thread: "Transitioning swaddles?"

I'm pretty sure that group is fine with the Zipadee Zip, is it not? That's a transitional product and they were always okay with it when I was in that group.

Thread: "Transitional Sleep Sacks"

I LOVE zippadee zip. My son will gag himself with his fingers so we needed something that will cover hands but also allow movement. Also, warmer than sleep sacks!

Thread: "Transitioning swaddles?"

We use wearable sleep sacks. [these ](https://a.co/d/5SBl8px) have worked perfect. We closed the sleeves (has that flap that rolls over) and he was content with it. The zipadee zip is an alternative. Looks more like a flying squirl suit.

Thread: "Transition swaddle recommendations? [ON]"

Have you looked on marketplace? That’s where I got my zipadee zip and I must say it was a game changer

Thread: "Breaking out of the swaddle… I’m at my wits end."

Sleepless nights are hard! Unfortunately, this is the age to stop swaddling (before they start rolling, last thing you want is them rolling fir the first time when it’s night time and arms aren’t free). We never swaddled at all, but I know some people are happy with the zippadee zip or the Merlin sleep sack.

Thread: "How do people transition their babies out of a swaddle?"

This is why I’d recommend going straight to the Zipadee zip - Merlin isn’t safe once they can roll in the suit (even if they can roll out of it) so you’re going to once again have to try something else as part of the transition.

Thread: "How do people transition their babies out of a swaddle?"

We also love the zipadee zip! Ours sucks on her hands through the fabric but we just wash frequently.

Thread: "Sleep sac recommendations for a 4 month old that just discovered rolling over? "

We did zipadee zip under the dreamland to transition. Put his little starfish arms out the arm holes. Then transitioned to starfish arms out of a regular sleep sack. I tested it and he’s easily able to lift his head.

Thread: "When and how did you transition from swaddling?"

I transitioned my baby to zipadee at three months. He loves them! I started with one nap a day, then increased... By the time I put him in them at night, he was used to them. You actually don't HAVE to even transition out of them... They go up to toddler size. I bought all three of mine on fb marketplace.

Thread: "Well the scariest moment of my life happened and now we can't swaddle arms in"

The transition out of the swaddle is hard! It took us about four days of god awful sleep for our girl to transition out of it. We used the zipadee zip and now that she’s used to it she’s doing great! It’s a good option because it does help a bit with the startle reflex but it’s safe for sleep even once they’re rolling. Good luck!!!

Thread: "Well the scariest moment of my life happened and now we can't swaddle arms in"

Zipadee zip sleep sacks were a game changer for my daughter when she needed to be able to use her arms but still needed to have something to help suppress the Moro reflex

Thread: "Love To Dream transition swaddle "

Taking the arms out was never successful for our baby, we ended up with a zipadee zip as our next step after many weeks of trying the transition swaddle! I hope you have better luck but just something to keep in mind if baby struggles!

Thread: "Sleep sack vs swaddling blanket for 3M"

My LO loved her Love to Dream swaddle with her arms up but at 13 weeks we switched to the Zipadee Zip. She’s 18 weeks now and still loves her sleep sack.

Thread: "Transitioning out of a swaddle not going well.... Help!"

I belong to a safe sleep group on Facebook and they say the arms up is just as unsafe as swaddling - both should be stopped by 8 weeks. Ours has done really well with the zipadee zip! It does provide some resistance for the startle while still being safe. I’m just starting to try having his arms out for just a sleep sack during naps and I think the middle ground with the zipadee has helped make that less of a jump

Thread: "When to transition to arms out?"

My babe wasn’t showing any signs of rolling, and still hasn’t rolled at 4 months (it’s coming). But he started breaking out if the halo swaddle around 3 months, so we started taking steps to get his arms out. First did the zipadee zip, now we’re in a sleep sack with onesie jammies that cover his hands.

Thread: "I’ve spent so much money on swaddles/sleep sacks…what works?"

Love the ZZ! We used them for months!

Thread: "I’ve spent so much money on swaddles/sleep sacks…what works?"

Zippaddee Zip is amazing. We've been using them since transitioning out of the Snoo at around 4 months and are still using them at 2 years (going up in size obvs). We haven't transitioned out of the crib yet and they're still buying us full, uninterrupted nights of sleep.

Thread: "When and how did you transition from swaddling?"

We switched to zipadee zip once our LO started rolling. She is now 6 months and still loves sleeping in it.

Thread: "Transitioning swaddles?"

Thank you cause I was actually really close to trying out the zipadeezip one!