Does anyone have experience transitioning out of the sleepsuit once your child has outgrown it? Was it difficult?
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We stopped using it when I continually caught him sleeping on his belly. The suit never really helped him sleep better, but it did stop him from rolling in the beginning and that was the issue (so he slept better because he was staying on his back). Unlike swaddling, where you can easily pop an arm out at a time, there is no real easy way to transition.
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We didn't have any trouble, but we tried it in the 6-9months size only so he wasn't in it right after swaddling. We first stopped putting it on during naps occasionally and then all the time followed by bedtime. He is now in a sleep sack as an extra layer and his sleep pattern has not changed.
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I have not personally experienced this. However, my good friend transitioned her son at 6 months. She tried cold turkey and he screamed for hours. So she put him in the suit with just leg in and arms out for a few nights zipped up. Then a few nights just legs in not zipped and then a few nights laying him on top. Then took it away. During the whole time she gave him a blanket to hold on to. He now sleeps with his blanket and no sleep suit just fine.
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It took my daughter a few days to learn to sleep on her tummy. It wasn't as bad as I thought it might. It was similar to my son learning to sleep not swaddled. Anything new always takes a few days I think
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That is a nice little side benefit. It doesn't make it impossible, so a determined kid (especially a tall one) could probably still get out, but it certainly makes it more of a challenge. They simply can't freely throw their legs up like they can without one (though, the kind without feet holes are even more effective.) Our 26 month old hasn't gotten out yet and I would attribute that, at least in part, to the fact that she still sleeps in one. She will likely get a toddler bed before ever climbing out of her crib (she still sleeps well in it, so we haven't felt compelled to transition her yet.) That is a nice little side benefit. It doesn't make it impossible, so a determined kid (especially a tall one) could probably still get out, but it certainly makes it more of a challenge. They simply can't freely throw their legs up like they can without one (though, the kind without feet holes are even more effective.) Our 26 month old hasn't gotten out yet and I would attribute that, at least in part, to the fact that she still sleeps in one. She will likely get a toddler bed before ever climbing out of her crib (she still sleeps well in it, so we haven't felt compelled to transition her... » Read More That is a nice little side benefit. It doesn't make it impossible, so a determined kid (especially a tall one) could probably still get out, but it certainly makes it more of a challenge. They simply can't freely throw their legs up like they can without one (though, the kind without feet holes are even more effective.) Our 26 month old hasn't gotten out yet and I would attribute that, at least in part, to the fact that she still sleeps in one. She will likely get a toddler bed before ever climbing out of her crib (she still sleeps well in it, so we haven't felt compelled to transition her yet.) « Show Less
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I used mine for my 4-6mo old and let him face out. It worked well for a while but he was a big boy so he was sweaty and didn't like being confined to my chest (but that was with all wraps-k'tan, ergo, etc) after a certain amount of time. It's nice for temporary hands free moments but my back was sore after longer periods of time (but he was 15lbs at 3mo)
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Hi Diana, my granddaughter grew out of it at about 5 months but absolutely loved it up until then!
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This will be too big and too long. But since kid's feet can stick out, your kid may be okay with it. My child wasn't bothered too much, but the sleepsack was sweeping the floor when he got out of bed in the morning.
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My son was wearing depends, he had to wear underwear. First few nights are pretty wet so be prepared for it! My son still leaks a bit but its not as much and has so many dry nights for the first time in 14 years! It is worth the changing the bedding often... I promise!!!! Just click it on underwear and unit on shirt or side of pillow and it will wake them.
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We made the transition at around 4 months old. We bought a crib wedge ($13 - walmart), and she was on the other side of the crib the next morning. Created a "sling" out of a rolled up towell safety pinned to the wedge. Guess it somewhat mimicked the coziness and incline of the RnP because she snuggled up against the towel and slept better. She still preferred the RnP but by 6m old she was sleeping flat in her crib no problem. Gradual steps... less and less incline, more and more freedom.
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Thank you, curlygirl. As for leaving a toddler alone with a newborn, obviously not -- just taking every precaution necessary to prevent any mishaps ;) I appreciate your feedback on this sleeper as we decide what things to get for our baby on the way :)
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I loved ours but at 20 lbs he is likely to only fit in it a very short time. I watch a 20lb 8 month old and it is a little small now. My 21 lb daughter out grew it at 18 lbs and 28 inches. Since they dont make a 9 or 12 month version i invested in a winter bundting, it was a great transition suit. It keeps her warm and still muffles some movement.
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I put my baby in it a week or two before she turned three months. It was a little big but worked. Before that I would swaddle her with a halo sleep sack.
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Given that I have only bought one size, and I am a fully grown adult, it's difficult for me to recommend which one you should pick for your son. But, I did scan through the reviews to see which ones mention buying smaller sizes for their children. I came across a few that would at least come close to your son's statistics. The first one I found was bought for a 9 year old who was "Very tall" for her age, and they got her a medium. The reviewer said that if you buy a size perhaps slightly bigger than you were hoping for, the outfit comes with several straps that wrap around the waist and legs that can tighten it. (which I can confirm is true.) The only part that I've ever found to be loose is the upper chest region. I can't even seem to get that region to stay tucked in when I move around too much in the outfit. Also, another reviewer bought this for her 13 year old son who was 5'7 and 120 pounds and chose large. She said it was "a tad loose, but not too long." This is probably the example you were looking for, so listen carefully: Given the fact that you son is the same age as hers, and is both shorter and weighs less than her son, Medium might be a wiser choice - but remember I can't confirm that, I've never bought or tried any other side except for XL. At any rate, I think whether you pick medium or large everything will be fine. The medium might fit perfectly, and the large, if you decided to get that one, would at least be really comfortable, nonrestrictive to motor functions, and more importantly; he'd be able to continue using it as he ages and grows. So either decision you make I think you'll find good things about either of them. Hope I was of help.
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Yes. Our daughter slept in the bassinet every night for the first few months. We didn't transition her over to the crib until she was 4 months old.
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That is a nice little side benefit. It doesn't make it impossible, so a determined kid (especially a tall one) could probably still get out, but it certainly makes it more of a challenge. They simply can't freely throw their legs up like they can without one (though, the kind without feet holes are even more effective.) Our 26 month old hasn't gotten out yet and I would attribute that, at least in part, to the fact that she still sleeps in one. She will likely get a toddler bed before ever climbing out of her crib (she still sleeps well in it, so we haven't felt compelled to transition her yet.)
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Depends on the size of your child. Mine was a chunk at 11 months (but tall!) and this would not have worked - see my review on June 23, 2012. We also wanted a softer material (ended up going with neoprene) for a child that age. Even if my daughter had been slimmer I would want a softer material with a V-neck.
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I'm not the mom; I'm the grandmother. I do believe, though, that my daughter gets Emma ready for bed and then breastfeeds her so that she can put her right down into the crib. Hope this helps. She said the suit has been fantastic, had me get the blue in case they have a boy next time. :-)
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My daughter was about the same size at 7 months old. I was desperate for sleep so I tried this but she hated it and it did not work for us. However, all babies are different so you may have a better experience!