Merlin sleep suit questions

[7costanza]

DS is 4.5 months, 17 lbs, and still swaddled in the RNP for bedtime, but has been breaking out of the swaddle the last few nights. He has also started rolling from belly to back, and tries to sit up in the RNP if we put him there during the day (he also naps in it, doesn't go to daycare).

1. Can the sleep suit be worn in the RNP?
2. Can I nurse while he's wearing it, or will I need to take him in and out for MOTN feedings?
3. The 6-9 month size starts at 18 lbs, is it ok to put him in it at 17 lbs and change? I'm planning on starting him in the PNP in our room next Thursday night, the start of my winter break from work.
4. Have I missed my window for weaning him off the swaddle with it? I'm kind of terrified to go cold turkey with both the swaddle and RNP. Especially since he went from sleeping through the night at about 9 weeks, to multiple wake ups at 16 weeks.

[redheadk]

I would not use it in the rnp, especially since he's rolling.

We went from swaddled in the rnp to magic sleep suit in the crib at 5m, 3w cold turkey. Went great! Dd used it for about 4 months or so.

I had no trouble nursing her in it.

You have definitely not missed your window!

[countthestars]

We moved DD right around that time to the MMSS.  LOVE that thing! 

I don't think you can use it in the RnP - I doubt it would be comfortable.  I would go straight to crib (or you could incline the crib with a rolled towel under the mattress).

I nurse DD in it.  It's a little weird because she's stuck starfished and can't stroke my chest like she usually does but she doesn't seem to mind. 

I don't think you have missed your window!  Good luck

[lmb5109]

2. Can I nurse while he's wearing it, or will I need to take him in and out for MOTN feedings? I nursed with DD in it. The neckline is pretty low so it never was an issue

3. The 6-9 month size starts at 18 lbs, is it ok to put him in it at 17 lbs and change? I'm planning on starting him in the PNP in our room next Thursday night, the start of my winter break from work. I started DD in the 6-9 month one when she was 15#'s, it was just a little big but still worked.

4. Have I missed my window for weaning him off the swaddle with it? I'm kind of terrified to go cold turkey with both the swaddle and RNP. Especially since he went from sleeping through the night at about 9 weeks, to multiple wake ups at 16 weeks. I moved DD into the sleep suit when she was 5 months old. It was a rough week or so, but then it worked wonders till she would roll herself over and couldn't roll herself back

[mandapanda18]

Dec 9, 2013 11:15:43 GMT -5 swizz said:

Realistically, would a 12lb, 3mo fit the smallest size? C needs to be swaddled but breaks out of it nearly every night now. She hasn't started rolling, though she can get her top half almost all the way, so it's probably coming soon.

We've been using the swaddlemes.

I got the large when C was 12 lbs, his feet didnt stick out and I had to roll the arms but it works. I wouldnt was your money on the small just buy the large.

[leonard131]

First off I have to say I hope it is as magical for you as it was for us.

1. Can the sleep suit be worn in the RNP?  M did from time to time.
2. Can I nurse while he's wearing it, or will I need to take him in and out for MOTN feedings?  You should be able too.
3. The 6-9 month size starts at 18 lbs, is it ok to put him in it at 17 lbs and change? I'm planning on starting him in the PNP in our room next Thursday night, the start of my winter break from work. Just start with the 6-9 month size
4. Have I missed my window for weaning him off the swaddle with it? I'm kind of terrified to go cold turkey with both the swaddle and RNP. Especially since he went from sleeping through the night at about 9 weeks, to multiple wake ups at 16 weeks. We switched from the swaddle around 4 months

[7costanza]

I'm so happy to see these answers!! I really hope it is magical for us, we all need some sleep!