What is the optimal sizing? Is it supposed to be so tight that they can't get their hands to their mouth?
231627
Optimal would be a snug fit. Suit is not intended top completely limit movement or access to hands, but to muffle movement and provide as safe secure feeling.
231628
Thank you for your interest in the Magic Sleepsuit! The fit is extremely important to the safety and effectiveness of our product. The Magic Sleepsuit is designed to muffle a babies startle reflex not hinder all movement in their sleep. Optimally it should fit relatively tightly so that babies feel cozy and comforted in the Sleepsuit. If it is too large, it will not be able to muffle the startle reflex or make the baby feel safe and cozy. Please feel free to contact us with any questions at 877-458-0130 we are happy to help size and make it an easy transition.
229943
Mine fit perfect and I don't have that issue. Maybe a size up might help? I have used mine 3 mos. and they fit the same between the fingers so you might try cutting the holes a bit...? I hope this helps!
796405
Have her spread the fingers of her trigger hand as wide open as possible (like a fan). Measure from tip of thumb to tip of little finger. My hand is 9", so I ordered large. I am a man, so my hand is probably thicker than hers. Large was very squeezy tight on me, uncomfortable because I have tingling-nerve issues. If her hand is slender, large might be perfect for her with a 9" hand. If her hand is only 8" tip-to-tip, she would probably be happy with a medium.
191062
Scott,There has been four of us adults that play with the Smoulder. You should have no problem fitting your hand in to operate his mouth. My husband has large hands and has no problem. There is an external stick you use to operate his hands. I was so surprised to see how beautiful the detailing on the dragon was. I just ordered Alexandra the princess puppet for her birthday. She should have the whole royal family before to long. My hope is she will one day enjoy operating the puppets herself and use her imagination to create stories for them. Hope this helps. - Donna
1368984
Mine is pretty tight but I think its mostly just to keep the seat from flying around when the kid isn't in it.
1546592
The one I got my daughter has the open mouth. It does not stay closed like some of the pictures show. I think that may be a second style.
1399466
I would have to say I do not think so, my hubs has average sized fingers and they were tight fitting for him, but I do not think a child with slender fingers would find them tight enough. :)
1287556
I would be worried they could slip their arms out too easily at the size most 3-6 month babies are. I would not recommend them until they were closer to 2 or older.
671564
You need to measure their feet. Place their feet on a piece of paper. Draw around their paw. Then measure it. That should tell you. My dog needed a medium but I would have thought a large.
1166455
It is just a little tight. I think with use it will loosen up. My grandson does not seem to be having any trouble with it.
692152
maybe a 3 or 4yr old -maybe not a 2 yr. old though. would be tuff for them because their fingers would be smaller.
187443
It would be a tight squeeze! Wouldn't leave them room to really get comfortable.
209068
That's a really good question! I've had several of these for a variety of reasons. I've always gotten a "Large". But, I've also found that they constantly need adjusting in order to keep them tight. Sometimes they are too tight! I've always gone with my hand size. I can always make it looser or tighter. These support wraps have a lot of room for adjustment. As long as you are not waaayyy off in your size selection you should be okay.
440434
I use a size large. "Bunching" on the grips can be a problem, I would think going to small would be more uncomfortable. The place on the grips your fingers go through can get very tight. If your size ends up too small the grips will be uncomfortable. Also the Velcro that goes around the wrist gives a little bit of variance in the size. Like I said before I would go with a little larger than smaller, that would be my preference.
1762547
I'm genuinely not sure, I've never had one before. From seeing my friends' rats I think they might be too big, but it's hard to tell cause they can get through some pretty tight places.
693051
it doesn't matter what size: they can't swim with it! My 6 yr old has had for about 1 yr and it's stuck away in the garage rafters for when her little sister goes thru this phase and only puts them on ONCE and realizes she can't really swim or play in the water with them unless she is truly a mermaid!
137251
I would be concerned about the remote possibility of choking. It should fit snugly so it doesn't slip out. I did not mold mine correctly the first time and it never did fit tightly. As an over cautious parent, I would not purchase this for a 12 year old.