Every time we put Austin down for a sleep, we swaddle him. The main reason is because he still has the newborn 'startle reflex' which wakes him when his arms go flying. So, we wrap him snugly to keep his arms by his side which helps him sleep better. Well, this kid has earned the nickname of Baby Houdini because no matter how snugly we wrap him, he always manages to escape! His little arms are always out and up by his head!!
Recently, I went to check on Baby Houdini when he was napping because he was doing his typical grunting noises. His eyes were still shut and his arms were still in the swaddle! I thought "BRILLIANT! He's finally not escaping!!". So, I leaned over to shift him a bit. I put my hand under his shoulder and it was loose!!! I SHIT myself!!! I thought he had dislocated his shoulder while trying to escape the swaddle!!!! So, needless to say, I ripped the swaddle off him with lightening speed. His long sleeve was still by his side the way it was when I had swaddled him. Tears were forming in my eyes as I thought I caused my poor baby to rip his arm out of its socket or something horrible. So, I lifted the sleeve and realised it was empty. What's going on?!! As I investigated further, I realised that he managed to pull his arm out of the long sleeve and his little hand was up near his shoulder (still inside his clothing)!!! I have no idea how Baby Houdini did it. It's going to be a secret that will never be revealed!
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