Do Swaddle Blankets Work?
A Blanket Wrapped Snuggly Around Your Baby's Body Can Resemble the Mother's Womb and Help Soothe Your Newborn Baby. the American Academy of Pediatrics (Aap)...
A blanket wrapped snuggly around your baby's body can resemble the mother's womb and help soothe your newborn baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that when done correctly, swaddling can be an effective technique to help calm infants and promote sleep.
Is it OK not to swaddle a newborn?
Babies don't have to be swaddled. If your baby is happy without swaddling, don't bother. Always put your baby to sleep on his back. This is true no matter what, but is especially true if he is swaddled.
Is it important to swaddle a newborn?
A swaddle helps your baby feel safe and secure as she adjusts to life outside the womb. Swaddling helps prevent her from flailing her arms and legs, which can trigger her startle reflex and potentially cause her to wake up. A swaddle keeps baby cozy and warm until her internal thermostat kicks into gear.
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