Lottie
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These first few weeks in the wide-open world can be unsettling for your newborn, who's recently emerged from the closeness of the womb. Swaddling, or wrapping your baby snugly in a blanket, can help him feel secure as he adjusts to his new environment.
Reasons to Swaddle
If your baby is having trouble sleeping because he's easily startled or his own muscle movements wake him up.
If your baby seems uncomfortable for no apparent reason.
If your baby seems distressed by the free movement of his arms and legs.
Tips to Remember
Swaddling is only effective for the first few weeks after birth. After one month, swaddling, which inhibits movement, can restrict your baby's motor development.
Don't swaddle a baby in an especially warm room because overheating is a SIDS risk factor.
If your baby doesn't enjoy being swaddled, it's OK. Remember to take your cues from your baby-he'll let you know what he likes best.
Holding your baby in a sling-type carrier is another way to help your child feel safe and secure. You can experiment with the sling to find the positions that are most comfortable for both of you.
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Reasons to Swaddle
If your baby is having trouble sleeping because he's easily startled or his own muscle movements wake him up.
If your baby seems uncomfortable for no apparent reason.
If your baby seems distressed by the free movement of his arms and legs.
Tips to Remember
Swaddling is only effective for the first few weeks after birth. After one month, swaddling, which inhibits movement, can restrict your baby's motor development.
Don't swaddle a baby in an especially warm room because overheating is a SIDS risk factor.
If your baby doesn't enjoy being swaddled, it's OK. Remember to take your cues from your baby-he'll let you know what he likes best.
Holding your baby in a sling-type carrier is another way to help your child feel safe and secure. You can experiment with the sling to find the positions that are most comfortable for both of you.
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