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SAFETY CHECK! That sweet swaddle phase has an expiration date! Knowing #when to stop swaddling baby is the single most critical rule for #SafeSleep.

 

This photo set illustrates the moment you must transition to a sleep sack.

 

THE HARD STOP: The Rolling Milestone

Why? Once baby rolls (or tries to), confined arms become a major suffocation risk (linked to SIDS). The swaddle must stop immediately!

 

Signs: Pushing up high on arms during tummy time.

 

Average Age: The #age to stop swaddling is usually 2–4 months, but the roll dictates the switch.

 

Transitioning to Free Arms (The New Look)

Time to choose your method:

 

"Cold Turkey": Switch fully to a sleep sack. Fastest but roughest transition.

 

"One Arm Out": Gradual approach.

 

(Imagine a photo showing a baby trying to push up while swaddled, or a baby in a sleep sack with arms free.)

 

Need tips on how to go #stop swaddling cold turkey? Click the link below!

swaddlean.com/blogs/buying-guides/when-to-stop-swaddling

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Uploaded on November 12, 2025