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Get Baby to Sleep the Natural Way with the Hand-to-Heart Sleep Swaddle

Hands-to-Heart Sleep SwaddleMarin parent coach, family therapist, and sleep researcher Angelique Millette has helped countless parents, especially in the area of getting babies, toddlers, and children to get the good night's sleep they need. She is also the creator of the Hands-to-Heart Sleep Swaddle, a combination swaddle and sleep sack that helps babies go to sleep the natural and safe way.

If you're a parent, you're either actively involved in swaddling your baby to try to get her to sleep, or you remember doing it. I always thought it was incredible the way the Marin General maternity staff wrapped up both our kids snug and tight. When we tried it, they'd invariably develop amazing "Houdini Hands" skills and wriggle their way free from the swaddling, no matter how snug and comfy we thought it was.

Hands-to-Heart Sleep SwaddleAngelique's Hands-to-Heart Sleep Swaddle (now on the list of "Things I Really Wished I'd Known About When My Kids Were Babies") is specially designed with a closed-in wing pocket to prevent baby's hands from wiggling free of the swaddle and causing the startle reflex that wakes her up. It also helps babies with self-soothing by positioning the hands and fingers in the natural fetal tuck position, instead of down at the sides, hence the name "Hands-to-Heart".

The Hands-to-Heart Swaddle also includes an easy-access zipper so you can change a diaper without unswaddling, which is pretty amazing. It also promotes safe back sleeping to reduce the risk of SIDS.

It's made in the USA from dye-free 100% cotton, and comes in two sizes: small (0–4 months) and medium (4–9 months). The Hands-to-Heart Sleep Swaddle retails for $49, and is only available online at www.heartswaddle.com. Needless to say, it would make a great baby shower or new-baby gift.

The Hands-to-Heart website also contains a wealth of information about how the swaddle and how to use it, facts about swaddling, and valuable information about infant sleep. Make sure you check it out.