How do I transition out of the swaddle?
Transition when rolling starts
Move to arms-out sleepwear as soon as rolling appears; introduce comforter supportively.
One-arm-out plus Raffy made the swaddle transition easy.
Once your baby shows signs of rolling (often around 2–4 months), it’s time to move out of a full swaddle for safety. Shift to an arms-out sleep sack so baby can use their arms to reposition. You can offer your Riff Raff comforter during settling; keep it supportive, not forced, and always follow local safe-sleep guidance.
Try tonight
- Use a swaddle-to-arms-out transition (start with one arm out).
- Hold the comforter near during settling but don’t force contact.
- Monitor startle reflexes and give a few nights for the change to stick.
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