The mega-burrito

Ever since the nurses at the hospital showed us how to swaddle The Henry, the "burrito wrap" has been one of our favorite tricks. Unfortunately, TH has learned how to escape from a swaddle in record time, so we switched to footie pajamas as our sleepwear of choice.

Last night, once again, TH wanted to play instead of sleep. He was in a great mood as long as he was being held, but every time we put him down, he screamed of the unbearable suffering he was going through by being alone. Then we remembered that his Auntie Age had given him a Miracle Blanket -- a special blanket that promised an impenetrable swaddle.


Sure enough, wrapped snugly in the blanket, he passed right out. What we've learned is that while there is no perfect solution to a fussy baby (decaf, Mylicon, anti-colic bottles, pacifiers), when used together, the success rate is pretty good.