I am still swaddling my newborn (she is 7.5 mos now)....however, only during naps. She "told" us when she was ready to be unswaddled at night...that is when we stopped. Now she sleeps 12+ hours at night without being swaddled. We still swaddle for naps which usually last about 1-2 hours. If you feel the need to break it, it may make you feel better to do it gradually....one arm first, then 2 arms, then the feet. I was very nervous about leaving our baby with the 'babysitter/grandparents' because I didn't think they could swaddle as good as me, but I finally gave in and they have since learned how to swaddle. I think if your baby wants to be swaddled and sleeps better while swaddled...then keep going. Sucking, Swaddling, Shushing, and Swaying are 4 S's to help pacify a child. (By the way, our 1st child, now 22 mos never needed to be swaddled, he always slept like a champ. So this stuff is all new to me too). Good luck!