Baby Merlin's Magic Sleepsuit - 100% Cotton Baby Transition Swaddle - Baby Sleep Suit - Yellow - 6-9 Months

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The very first time we used it our baby took his longest nap ever, and the first night did not wake up in the middle of the night. This was HUGE for us. This is a “USE YOUR JUDGEMENT” kind of call, but I would say I was surprised that despite how HOT IT LOOKS, Lil B was still able to keep a pretty regular temperature in the sleepsuit in all kinds of temperatures (with the variance of what layers were underneath). How Long Can My Baby Wear the Sleepsuit? Transitioning out of the Merlin Magic Sleepsuit was pretty easy when he was developmentally ready (starting to roll, no longer needed the confinement for comfort, etc) I don’t have scientific evidence to support this, but I might argue that people who struggle to transition out of the Baby Merlin might either be doing so too early or waiting too long (when the baby is then dependent on the comfort of the suit). Is the room comfortable for you? Do you live where it’s warm weather or cold? Your baby likely feels similar to the way you feel in the room!

We incorporated the Merlin’s Magic Sleepsuit into our nightly routine the same way we did with their original swaddle blankets. Keeping their routine the same helped with the transition to a different kind of sleeping accessory. However, we found that it gave our babies too much freedom of movement, and they would startle awake. Unlike other transitional products on the market (including a sleep bag), the Merlin Magic Sleepsuit allows your baby to have their arms and legs free, but still be snug and secure because of the padded material. Experts are generally concerned about the dangers of restricting an infant’s movement during sleep due to the risk of suffocation. Our bedtime routine starts with a bath. It’s not necessary to bathe your little one every night, but Hudson really loves splashing around in his tub and playing with his bath toys.

What is Baby Merlin’s Magic Sleepsuit?

Baby Merlin’s Magic Sleepsuit was created by a pediatric physical therapist and a mom who, just like all of us, just wanted her baby to sleep better at night. My first thought when I saw my son in one was that he looked like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from Ghostbusters. The sleepsuit is super puffy and made with two layers of microfleeceor jersey cotton that are stuffed with polyfill. You baby is usually large enough for the sleepsuit when they’re wearing 3-6 month clothing. Can Baby Be Too Young for Merlin’s Magic Sleepsuit? But then, after a particularly trying couple of nights, I decided to give the sleepsuits another go. To my surprise, our second attempt was much more promising.

The Magic Sleepsuit is patented swaddle transition product that provides babies with a cozy, calming and safe sleep environment. Movement. The best part of the sleepsuit is that it helps to find a perfect balance of allowing your baby to start moving a bit more in their bed while preventing those movements from waking them up. As your baby grows and develops, they will naturally move around more in their crib. The sleepsuit allows this movement more than the swaddle while preventing them from rolling over and muffling that startle reflex. Lotus Travel Crib: We actually used this at home instead of a crib, so that when we traveled, he was always in the same bed no matter where we were atIt also had a slight “weight” to it, that I came to realize REALLY helped my kiddo. Just enough to give a bit of extra comfort without being heavy. MADE FOR A LONG LASTING FIT: Thoughtfully designed with your growing child in mind, Love To Dream Sleep Suits are sized for up to 12 months of growth and can be used for multiple children. Developmentally, if your baby is younger than 3 months old, they may still need to be swaddled. The feel of the magic sleepsuit may not be right for them yet and you will not experience the “magic” of the sleepsuit. Transitioning out of the Magic Sleepsuit

Alas, there isn’t enough data to confidently say whether the Merlin presents a greater risk of overheating than any of its counterparts.

How We Use the Merlin Magic Sleepsuit in Our Daily Sleep Routine

I suggest going more off of weight, rather than the age of your baby, since all babes are different. As we’ve discussed, this product is not meant for belly sleeping, so it makes very little sense to use it with a baby who is physically capable of rolling. To get the best results from a sleep tool like the sleep suit, try to incorporate the following healthy sleep habits for your baby: