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  Medical & High-Risk Uses of the Ollie Swaddle This is a topic very near to my heart, because the Ollie Swaddle was developed directly to help a high-risk little one and why it exists today! When I began to foster baby Oliver, he was inconsolable. Since he’d been exposed to drug usage, Oliver was difficult to soothe. Since he wasn’t sleeping, every other aspect of his life was affected. His awake time was spent agitated, and I was struggling to bond with him. He wasn’t able to focus on anything for very long because of his restless, agitated state. I knew that swaddling was a fantastic way to help soothe babies so they can sleep and tried every swaddle...

Photo: @lindseyleeandtheboys   Back-To-School Lunch Tips School supplies have been on the shelves for over a month now, and your kids will be back on their buses and headed to class any day now. As it goes each school year, the promise of a fresh start means that most of us are setting our sights on being parent of the year for our little ones. And doesn’t it always happen that the first few weeks of school are filled with perfectly matched outfits, delicious lunches and organized school supplies? Then somehow as the days and weeks go on we often get down to doing the minimum we can get by with just to make it through….but it doesn’t have to...

  Safe Swaddling Techniques Even though there are how-to videos, FAQs and other swaddle-related blog topics on our site, I’d like to walk step-by-step through swaddling your little one with the Ollie. In each step we will highlight the techniques that ensure the Ollie swaddle is meeting safe sleep guidelines for your little one. First, spread the Ollie out and ensure it is smoothed. You’ll notice some indentations in the middle at the top that serve as a guide for where to lay your baby. These indentations also keep the fabric of the Ollie from bunching up around your little one’s neck and face. When you lay your baby on the swaddle, make sure she is positioned with the tops...

  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...