Colicky Baby? Try This.

on July 22, 2009 at 6:44 AM

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If you have a fussy, colicky baby that won't sleep, here's something that might help you out: the Miracle Blanket. It's supposed to soothe cranky babies in seconds—and get them to sleep faster and longer.

Sounds great doesn't it?

I'm not sure how this works or why it's different than any other swaddling blanket, but moms seem to really love it—cafemama says she swaddles her one-month-old son in it every night.

Take a look at the blanket in action:

Pretty cool, huh?

Other details: The blanket is made of a soft cotton knit, it comes in an assortment of colors (one size fits all), and it costs $29.95.

What do you think about the Miracle Blanket? Have you tried it? Will you try it?

About the author Suzanne Murray

is the Parenting & Political editor at The Stir/Moms Matter 2012.

Filed Under: baby gear, colic & crying, sleep

Comments (8)

KatieP.

on Jul 22, 2009 at 9:25 AM

nah swaddling but my baby right to sleep always. it was like a miracle. but a regular old blanket worked just fine for the job.

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amw529

on Jul 22, 2009 at 9:32 AM

my lo hates swaddling - he kicks all blankets off of him and is actually more fussy... so needless to say, not for us...

SpiritedTigress

on Jul 22, 2009 at 5:15 PM

Oh my god O_O
Swaddling always worked for my little one, but not that well!

inwe222

on Jul 22, 2009 at 6:40 PM

yeah i dont know it kinda looks cruel ive swadled my babies in a reg. blanket and they did fine but this one with the restraining of the arms just looks mean ill stick to old fasioned swadeling

funnyeyes

on Jul 23, 2009 at 9:15 AM

I am a infant massage specialist and Montessori teacher for 21 years. Please feel to check out my web Parentme.net. But, if your child colicky then you a technique called the water wheel. Over the babies belly with very mild presure with your hand side ways (almond oil) left hand first then the right take your hand just under the ribs move your hand down and then take your right hand and do the same. Do this about 8 times. Next step is to take your baby's legs and bring his or her knee's to the chest. Repeat these step about 4 times. The baby should relief himself.

litstargazer

on Jul 25, 2009 at 12:19 PM

I swaddled my babies but that thing looks like a straight jacket! No thanks!!!

ksams

on Aug 17, 2009 at 10:54 AM

Swaddling makes your baby feel snug and secure like in the womb. I was always terrified of swaddling with regular blankets because of the risk of them coming unwrapped and smothering my baby. That's why many hospitals are now using wearable blankets - they're just so much safer and easier to use. The hospitals are using the Halo SleepSack Swaddle product and I have to say, I love it. Now that my baby is older, we use the regular Halo SleepSack. He loves it and I do too because I don't have to worry about him smothering in loose blankets.

mynaturalbaby

on Apr 6, 2010 at 4:31 PM

My son is now 9 months old, but when he was a newborn he was particularly colicky and fussy. I tried the Miracle Blanket but found it was too restrictive so ditched it for a Cocooi (made by Merino Kids). It's a much softer swaddle that isn't as restrictive and lets baby move around more. When he outgrew it a few months ago, I transitioned him into a Merino Kids sleepsack and it's fantastic. I tried the water wheel and a couple of other massage techniques and they were great as well. I think a combination of different things is the best way to relieve a colicky baby and let you both get some rest!