Active sleep is one of the two sleep cycles newborns have for their first couple months of life. The swaddelini is the only sleepsack on the market that allows for the movement of babies when they are in the active sleep cycle. They have quiet sleep 💤 when they are still and active sleep when they move around. This is not only normal but crucial for their brain development 🧠. Sometimes a new mom will think her baby is waking up and needing a feed but if you wait a moment the baby will go back

🍼 What is Active Sleep in Newborns? 😴 Newborns experience a type of light sleep called Active Sleep (aka REM sleep). Here’s what it looks like: ✨ Twitching & Movement: Tiny limbs may move, and you’ll see cute facial expressions (like smiles or grimaces) 🥰 👀 Rapid Eye Movement: Their eyes move under their lids as their brain stays active. 💨 Irregular Breathing: You’ll notice quick, shallow breaths—completely normal! ⏰ Short Sleep Cycles: Newborns spend about half their sleep time in this pha