How to Swaddle Your Baby

Ever wonder what all the hoot and holler is about when it comes to swaddling? 🤷🏻‍♀️
Some parents claim that swaddling changed their parenting lives-and if you know of someone who gave birth in a hospital, you’ve likely seen a photo of their adorable baby perfectly swaddled by the nurse in their little bed. 👶🏼
Once Instagram finds out that you’re pregnant, you’ll likely get several ads for different kinds of swaddles with raging testimonials from parents. 🤰🏽
Here’s the thing about swaddling: Some babies love it, and some babies don’t. Some babies are indifferent, meaning they’ll probably feel the same way whether they’re swaddled or not. Some babies enjoy swaddling only for the first weeks while others want to be swaddled for the first year.
✅In general, most babies enjoy swaddling in the first weeks or months of life, as it offers them the familiar experience of being cozy in the womb. 💗
✅ When a baby is swaddled, they are less likely to startle themselves or wake themselves up due to the Moro reflex. 👍🏼 This is a startle reflex that can occur when the baby hears a sound, causing them to reach their arms up suddenly, then curl them back.
❌Swaddles come in many different styles, each with their own benefits and downsides. It’s important to remember that for safety, your baby should never go to sleep in a swaddle that is too big or too tight.
❌Putting the baby to sleep in a swaddle that isn’t the correct size for their weight and age could be dangerous. In addition, babies should not sleep in a swaddle once they begin to show signs that they may roll, at around two months old.
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