Baby won't sleep without swaddle but rolls over

For some babies, swaddling is key to sound slumber. So it's understandable that giving up the swaddle can be terrifying.

After all, your little one needs their sleep – and so do you.

When to stop swaddling nhs

Here's how to make the transition from swaddle to no swaddle easier on everyone.

When should you stop swaddling?

As soon as your baby starts trying to roll over, it's time to stop swaddling. They might start trying as early as 2 months old, though for most babies rolling doesn't happen until 3 months or 4 months.

(Babies usually roll from tummy to back first – it's easier – and then from back to tummy.)

Once your baby is mobile enough to roll over on their tummy while sleeping, swaddling can be dangerous.

"The risk of suffocation is higher if your baby rolls to their stomach while they're swaddled," says the American Academy of PediatricsOpens a new window (AAP).

Also, stop swaddling your baby if they're able to free themselves from their swaddle b

when should u stop swaddling your baby

when should we stop swaddling your baby