The Beckmans: The Miracle Blanket

It may not be "The Miracle Blanket", but I think that it has become ours. As you have seen in my previous post, Thomas does not like blankets on him when he is awake, so normally I wait until he is asleep and then gently lay a blanket across him. Well, a few days ago we headed to Target to get some swaddling blankets to help the little guy sleep better in his crib (we will get to that in a minute). We got a four pack of the Aden & Anais swaddling blankets that had gotten really good reviews. We started off with the monkey blanket, (there's also a lion, elephant and plain one) and I didn't even have to wait until he was asleep to put it on him! He cuddled with it as he was on his way to dreamland and didn't even try to kick it off. Although, he did make his signature move and make sure he got a foot out. As I write this, he is cuddled up with his lion blanket taking a nap. So not only do they work for swaddling him at night, but he likes to cuddle with them during the day too.

On to the crib. We decided to start moving him into his crib over the last week. He never really took to his cradle, unfortunately, and has spent most nights starting out in his bouncy and then halfway through moving into our bed. That would be all fine and dandy except that we only have a queen size bed and of course I am the one that has to share my side of the bed with him. Yes he is little, but he likes to cuddle up right in the nook of my armpit and slowly inch me off the side of the bed. So, we decided that it was time to make the transition! We have had some good nights, and we have had some not so good nights. Last night was a very good night! So hopefully it will continue to get better. Of course, by the time it gets to be perfect, we will take a cross-country trip to California and all hell will break loose!

Here are a couple more pictures for your enjoyment!