
One of the best products ever for infants is a swaddle! Those babies like to be wrapped nice and secure (just like in the womb!). It was the only way to get my boys to sleep when they were infants. Now, I can’t wait to try the Miracle Blanket with my new little one since it not only comforts baby, but it also has been shown in clinical studies to reduce SIDS by as much as 30%!
A few facts that I found interesting include:
- Babies are not coordinated enough to self-soothe (ie. suck hands) reliably until 14-weeks. Swaddling is a substitute during this time to prevent awakening from the Moro Reflex.
- PROPER swaddling has been shown in clinical studies to calm a fussy, colicky baby while helping baby sleep safer, netter, deeper and longer.
- Medical research showing the incredible efficacy of PROPER swaddling has been done using a snugly wrapped blanket with arms down at-the-sides.
I have really seen the great effects of swaddling an infant and recommend it for any new mom – anything that can help baby and mom sleep better in those first few weeks (months) is a blessing!
WIN IT!
Thanks to Miracle Blanket, 1 lucky winner will win a Miracle Blanket Swaddle ($29.95 Value).
1) Leave me a comment telling me one of your best tips for getting baby to sleep.
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Please make sure you leave a comment for each entry! This giveaway ends Friday, April 29, 2011 at 11:59 PM MST. The winner will be chosen using random.org. US residents only please.
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Disclosure: I was also given a Miracle Blanket as part of the review and giveaway, however, this Post was written by me and was not edited by the sponsors. Read more on my Disclosure page.

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Melissa Hurst, the founder of SavingCentsWithSense.net, is a married mom of three young children, so she understands the importance of stretching a family's budget to maximize savings. After working full-time in higher education for seven years, she pursued a passion of teaching both in the classroom and through her articles to help others. Her money-saving tips have been featured on Arizona Midday, and she is a regular columnist for LifetimeMoms.com and Times Publications in Arizona.



