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  Photo: @dearadria The 4-Month Sleep Regression A lot of questions that we get at The Ollie World revolve around the 4-month sleep regression. Is it a real thing? What can I do about it? Did the Ollie stop working? When will it be over? It can be very confusing for new parents whose little ones were beginning to sleep through the night consistently to come up against the 4-month sleep regression. So, what in the world is adding up to these restless nights? Your little one is going through huge developmental changes around the 4-month mark. There are many reasons for your baby to suddenly become restless and have trouble sleeping: It could be a growth spurt. Your little...

Photo: @lfetters   Swaddling An Older Baby We have quite a few parents ask about swaddling their older babies. You may be wondering how long your little one will be able to enjoy his Ollie Swaddle. Or perhaps you’ve just discovered the Ollie, and you’re not sure if it’s too late to be of any use to your little one. There are many reasons that you may be able to swaddle an older baby. First, let’s define what we mean when we say “older” baby. Typically by the age of 6-7 months old, your little one is rolling over on his own, meaning that it is time to stop swaddling. However, as long as safe sleep guidelines are followed, swaddling...

The first three years of life are a critical time for brain development. I’m going to take some time over a few blog posts to share how your little one’s neurological development progresses during their most critical time—the first few years of life. Over the course of these first years, your little one’s brain will triple in weight and build trillions of nerve connections! Yes—trillions! While your baby is born with some survival reflexes, he is still quite helpless, depending on you for care and guidance. Your role in his development is so important. The more you can show, teach, and expose him to, the more adept he will be at learning and picking up new things later in life....

If you’ve checked out the Ollie Swaddle, you’ve probably noticed the elastic band located at the bottom. This band is a HUGE important component of the swaddling process. We promise, it isn’t just there for fun! So, what is this elastic band all about and why is it important? First, we’ll share the importance of the elastic band compared to the design of other swaddles, and then we’ll talk sleep safety. Have you ever heard of hip dysplasia? Since your baby’s hip sockets are made of soft, pliable cartilage, it is very easy for her hips to dislocate or become misaligned. As she grows, the sockets will harden until they are completely bone as an adult. Some swaddles can constrict...

Photo: @katierainphoto   The first three years of life are a critical time for brain development. Over the course of these first years, your little one’s brain will triple in weight and build trillions of nerve connections! Yes—trillions! While your baby is born with some survival reflexes, he is still quite helpless, depending on you for care and guidance as he learns about the world around him. A lot of your natural parental instincts will naturally aid in your little one’s neurodevelopment. Although all of the neurons have been created before birth, they are poorly connected. Connections in his brain are made every second of every day as he observes his environment and learns from you—his parents. Even if you...