This is the first in an occasional series in which we answer our customers’ most Frequently Asked Questions about the Magic Sleepsuit.
Today’s question: How and when do I transition my baby from the Magic Sleepsuit?
When it’s time to transition the baby out of the Magic Sleepsuit, you may be worried about how they will ever sleep again. You are probably thinking: this is a terrible idea! Why not just replace the Magic Sleepsuit by having a marching band serenade the baby to sleep each night? Why not install a disco ball in the nursery? Why not put a puppy in the crib and wish upon a star that they both sleep all night?
No, transitioning out of the Magic Sleepsuit does not mean your baby will not sleep through the night again. It just means they are ready for more freedom of movement in their sleep. When your baby is ready to transition out of the Magic Sleepsuit, they will let you know. They will begin showing signs that they need more freedom of movement much like when they transitioned from the swaddle. The signs that they are ready can be anything from moving their sleep position around in the crib, to laying on their side, to the deal breaker—the roll over IN the Magic Sleepsuit.
Please note the word “in” the Magic Sleepsuit. This is what causes some confusion. Let’s talk about crib rollovers vs Tummy Time rollovers. As a pediatric physical therapist, Maureen Howard, the creator of the Magic Sleepsuit, encourages Tummy Time. Tummy Time is supervised activity that your baby spends on their tummy outside of the crib. Tummy Time is an important tool for your baby’s development.It is typical for babies who are at the age of enjoying the Magic Sleepsuit to be rolling over during the day at Tummy Time.This is not the same thing as rolling over in the crib while wearing the Magic Sleepsuit.When we talk about rolling over, as it relates to transitioning out of the Magic Sleepsuit, we mean rolling over, in the crib, while wearing the Magic Sleepsuit.
Your baby has enjoyed the magic of the Magic Sleepsuit because it replicates the cozy, comfortable feeling of the swaddle. While they are ready to transition out, you may feel that they still need that cozy “hug” while they sleep. Maureen solved that problem by dressing her babies in just a light pajama under a sleep sack- and it worked like a charm. This light layering provides some of that coziness that your baby still may need to settle down, while allowing them the freedom of movement they now require. Of course, as with any sleepwear, you need to keep the sleep space at a comfortable temperature-on the cooler side for babies.
As parents, we worry when our babies are ready to move on to the next stage of development. Especially in the early days when as soon as we figure out a solution to a developmental question, we are presented with a new one. Transitioning your baby from their Magic Sleepsuit will be another milestone in your little one’s growth.
Questions? Reach out to our team - we are happy to help! info@magicsleepsuit.com or 877-458-0130
Looking for a sleep sack? Check out our Dream Sack - created with the same fabrics as the Magic Sleepsuit!
Happy Sleeping!
My daughter has been in the sleep suit since she was 3 months and is not almost 8 months. She has yet to flip over in the suit but it has done wonders for us. When she is fussy and tired it is amazing how calm she gets when we get her into the suit and falls asleep right away! Now I’m stressing out about how I am going to break her out of the sleep suit. I have been trying to transition out of the sleep suit. There are times when she can fall asleep without with but does not sleep for long and there are other times she will cry and can’t sleep without it. How can I transition her out of the sleep suit?
we loved our sons magic sleep suit. I was so nervous bout taking him out of swaddle and using the suit. but my best friend swore by it and I gave in and was so surprised as my family was too. my hubby calls it the marshmallow suit lol. the suit worked like a charm. sadly my son is now 8 months old and is about time to retire the sleep suit since he is almost rolling over in it.
Hi Lindsey,
Thank you for being a great customer—we are happy to hear that you are having success with the Magic Sleepsuit.
If your little one is scooching up in the crib, it may be that he is beginning to show that he needs more freedom of movement in his sleep. However, if he isn’t trying to roll over yet, he should still be able to use his Magic Sleepsuit. Proper fit is critical to having sustained success. If you can e-mail us a photo of your little one wearing his Magic Sleepsuit, we can do a visual sizing assessment and confirm that it is a good fit. Our e-mail address is magicsleepsuit@gmail.com
We’ve been using the magic sleep suit since about 10 weeks and baby is now 16 weeks. Baby hated the swaddle and has done so much better in the suit. Recently our little guy starts crying between 5 and 6 AM- when I look at the monitor he has pushed his head up against the crib rails. Does this movement means it’s time to transition out?
My 4.5 month old son just recently rolled over back to front during tummy time and the next day we found that he had rolled back to front while sleeping swaddled. so we need to stop swaddling while he sleeps. But he has such a startle reflex! Without the swaddle we can hardly get him to sleep and he wakes up every 45-60min! We’ve been trying one arm out for the past month on and off and kept going back to the full swaddle because it’s how he sleeps soundly. If he can roll over while swaddled is it still safe to use the Merlin suit (assuming he can’t roll in the suit like he does in the swaddle)?
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