Training baby to sleep unswaddled, but constantly gets startled

Is it ok to let baby sleep/nap unswaddled even when they get startled multiple times ? Also called as moro reflex. Already put bean bag on chest but still gets startled by his hands falling and moving.

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Dont suddenly go cold turkey on your baby. He not only get startled reflex but also unfamiliar with not being swaddled and get tense. If he has always been swaddled, then slowly unswaddle him by leaving out one arm at a time. This will reduce the startle by half and keep changing hands until he is familiar with not being swaddled. There are those loose swaddles which you can transition them into - the sleeping bag kinds.

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