swaddle

My baby refuse swaddling with her hands inside, will cry murdee... but then will get startle easily and keeps waking up. Any tips to prevent startling beside swaddling?

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Super Mum

Startle reflex is normal in babies, it will disappear as they grow. Try to keep your body close to baby or draw her arms and legs closer to her body until she calms down

4y ago

Yup understand. But she keep startling when asleep. I cant hold her always.

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Beansprout husk pillow? But be careful not to cover face

4y ago

Yes i have it! But the hands will be over the pillow and hence she will still startle