Tranquilo Safe Sleep Swaddle Blanket Review

If you are reading this than you are probably already familiar with baby sleep regressions. It is a term that will put fear in the heart of any new parent. It always seems like, once you’ve gotten a hang of this whole parenting thing and your baby is sleeping through the night, then… WAM! Welcome to the 4 month (or 6 month or 8 month or 12 month) sleep regression.

A lot of people will call sleep regression a sleep transition, because your baby isn’t really going backwards in her development, she is moving forward and transitioning to the next stage. One developmental stage that often causes many babies to transition, is learning to roll over, which often coincides with a 4 month sleep regression. The Tranquilo Safe Sleep Swaddle is very unique because it offers a safe and secure way to keep your baby from rolling over in her sleep.

Tranquilo Safe Sleep Swaddle Blanket Review

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The Tranquilo Safe Sleep Swaddle Blanket is a great solution for keeping your baby asleep safe and sound on his back. Once your baby can roll over, it is time to transition him out of the tradition swaddle. The Tranquilo Safe Sleep Swaddle Blanket will help you bridge the transition from rolling over to safe tummy sleeping and give you some peace of mind.

Who is this swaddle for?

When your baby learns to roll over, he will want to practice this new skill constantly, including at bedtime and during the night. This swaddle is for you! Back is always best and the longer you can keep your baby sleeping on his back the safer he will be. The Tranquilo Swaddle holds your baby securely to his mattress, preventing him from rolling over and increasing his risk of SIDs from tummy sleeping too early.

If your baby has acid reflux, and your doctor recommended elevating her crib or using a sleep positioner, you might find her sliding down her crib a night which can be scary and uncomfortable for her. The Tranquilo Swaddle will hold your baby in place so she can sleep soundly while staying elevated to alleviate her pain from acid reflux.

For babies who learn to stand early, sometimes they stand but can’t put themselves back down. You might find yourself getting up a number of times in the night to lay your baby back down and possible having to stay around to make sure he doesn’t pop up again. This swaddle offers a simple solution.

How does it work?

The Tranquilo Swaddle secures to your baby’s crib mattress with velcro. Once secured you have 3 straps to secure your baby to the mattress. Place your little on in the center of the three straps. Secure the strap with the velcro on the outside first, then the legs strap and lastly the strap with velcro on the inside and the logo on the outside. Be sure to secure your baby snuggly so that he can not wiggle free.

You can also use the Tranquilo Swaddle to secure your baby’s arms to her side, either one or both, depending on what she prefers or if she is still waking her self with the startle reflex.

Overview of Features and Benefits

The Tranquilo Safe Sleep Swaddle Blanket is made from 100% cotton and is machine washable. It is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for reduces risk of rolling over, tummy sleeping and falling or climbing out of the crib. It is also ideal for babies with reflux when used in conjunction with a crib wedge.

What are the drawbacks?

This swaddle uses wide sections of velcro on three sides to keep even the most wiggly babies secure. For that reason it can be loud to open up for midnight feedings and changings. If your little one is still dream feeding during the night, consider turning on a white noise machine to help drown out the sound of the velcro when you open the Tranquilo Swaddle to feed or change him.

Alternatives

Nurturally Baby Anti Roll Support

There is another device used to keep baby from rolling over or sliding down her crib if you use a sleep positioner. It is the Nurturally Baby Anti Roll Support and it works as a sleep sack that has two clips, one on either side that attach your baby to the sides of her crib. It is made of warm, safe breathable fabric and allows for more mobility than the Tranquilo Swaddle.

Summary

Whether your baby is not sleeping due to rolling over, pulling himself up and not knowing how to lay back down, or has wicked acid reflux and needs to sleep elevated, the Tranquilo Safe Sleep Swaddle Blanket is worth a try. It could mean the difference between a month of waking up every hour or so to reposition your baby, or it could mean a month of everyone in your family sleeping through the night. For $30, its worth a try.