How to Swaddle a Baby | Labor and Delivery Nurse, Nursery, & New Mom Skill

Learn how to swaddle a baby using a cotton muslin swaddling blanket, as well as a swaddle product by Nested Bean.
Swaddling is an important skill that you'll want to master if you work as a labor and delivery nurse, or if you're a new parent.
Swaddling is great for two reasons: First, it mimics the tight quarters of the uterus. In addition, it also prevents the baby from self-waking due to the Moro (startle) reflex.
To swaddle, you need a blanket of an appropriate size. Most swaddle blankets are around 40" x 40" or 44" x 44". Optionally, you can a newer swaddle blanket that allows for Velcro attachment.
Start by folding the top corner of the blanket down. Then, hold down one arm, and fold the blanket over the baby's torso while tucking it over the opposite arm. Next, fold the bottom of the blanket up and tuck it under the baby's shoulder, making sure that it isn't too tight on the legs. Finally, hold the arm on the opposite side down as you pull the final corner of the blanket over the other side of the torso and tuck it under the body.
Always put a swaddled baby on its back, and make sure clothing isn't too tight or too loose. In addition, keep the baby's overall temperature in mind when adding or removing layers of clothes, and stop swaddling once the baby can roll over.
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[@crissmith1707]

You helped me a lot with this. Thank you very much.

[@smileya6518]

Wht is the lastest a baby should roll over with the new born being premature?

[@cloudedcolour5329]

@@smileya6518 A newborn should do tummy time SUPERVISED but ALWAYS back for sleep

[@Bashmike2011]

Been a dad for three days. Feel like I’ve been one for three years after watching this a few times. Thank you so much!

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I've been a dad to a 7 year old(my stepson but he knows me only as Dad), and my wife just gave birth yesterday at 5 pm

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@@DJKosloskiTVaww that’s amazing ❤

[@broganhogan3469]

Anybody jealous of how calm the babies are in the video? Saying this as i watch at 2am with my beautiful son screaming his head off at me in my poor attempts to swaddle him 😂

[@Bumiekey]

I dont have a baby but I'm watching this to reduce stress

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Aww Sending love, have a great day ♡

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Don't worry u ll get as soon as soon ...

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U wel get soooon

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Same here...

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I love uhhh....

[@phosphorusthemessiah9347]

My little brother is three and with a throw blanket I did this. Never heard him laugh so much 10/10 recommend, the giggles are superb.

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Doesn’t matter how tight my kid is wrapped, he breaks free 90% of the time.

[@alexguevara4874]

Bro my daughter weighs 6 pounds and she’s probably the strongest being I’ve ever met

[@JillianNoelle]

He’s just peacefully sleeping while you swaddle him... love it!! 💕

[@user-ss9ft9ly7h]

Growing up in a large family w many aunts, I started swaddling nephews and nieces since 12 yo. At first my American wife struggled to understand worrying our kid didn’t like it. But having had long and uninterrupted sleeps 3 babies and 13 years later she gave in. Now she tells all her friends and colleagues that swaddling is a must. I tell new parents, the key to better nights is -ready?- 1. Good bath, 2. Filling dinner, 3. Fresh diaper and a swaddle blanket. That’s it.

[@smileya6518]

OMG he is so cute he's just lays there all sleeping while you doing your thing with the video and swaddling and doesn't even budge how adorable ️ ❤️💞

[@agarci7]

I'm 35yrs old and i'm gonna have my wife swaddle me now, looks comfy

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🤣🤣

[@unkknown4112]

Lol

[@brandon0627]

I was literally just about to comment that very thing but you beat me to it so congratulations

[@psychicdiva4907]

Thank you so much💗 new foster parent here - this is so incredibly clear and helpful. Nice to see someone who’s found their calling.

[@NooDLES411911]

This babies arms are a dream. My little girl does not stop throwing her Arms around the entire time

[@joanaslifevlognyc4984]

He’s so cute and such a good baby! Thanks Sarah and Josiah ❤️

[@johnbutts2911]

I’m in the post party room with my newborn less than 15 hours old. This video was at the PERFECT speed for me to follow along and emphasized the parts that I needed to focus on PERFECTLY! 10/10 would recommend to others. I’m going to show this video to my wife next lol😂

[@arisyn]

I read that as "next wife" at first and was extremely confused

[@that1electrician]

​@arisyn the saying goes "my next ex wife"

[@zach_bucha]

Just started working in Peds and still trying to master swaddling- Sarah saved me in nursing school and here we are again as a new Nurse👨🏽‍🍼

[@sjc4140]

It looks like he is very much used to with this procedure.. very cooperative.. lovely child.

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Baby burrito is what I'll call it for my baby.

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LOVE baby burritos!

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Me too xx

[@sofi1672]

He’s too adorable!! God bless you Registered Nurse,RN💕💕💕

[@tanyamedrano184]

Thanks for the video! Your baby is going to be so happy when he gets older and watches all the video he's in!!

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I love all of your videos Sarah the best nursing education videos ever !!!!

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My daughter just told me yesterday her and her husband is expecting after years of trying. This video was perfect timing. :D

[@dulcerissa489]

God bless them ! 🙏

[@denisemason4836]

How sweet! Thanks for all your topics. I learn so much.

[@natanakaidze1143]

Thank you! This has been super helpful!

[@jackminor2320]

Love your video and your charming southern accent. Our baby is 36 hours old and so far I suck at swaddling him. I’m gonna be going off this video until I can perfect my technique. Thanks for sharing!

[@Julia_1005]

Thank you for this video, very helpful! 💕💕😍 Omg the baby is so sweet and cute 😍🥰🥰🥰

[@martiruda]

Watching this at 4 am as I'm destroyed from tiredness

[@kc-me6wl]

Thank you for this. One additional point that is critical: arms down by side for the baby when you swaddle them! Makes all the difference!

[@babindo944]

Your baby is so cute ,I love him.

[@ireneirene4866]

Congratulations sarah.your baby is sooo cute

[@melissaespino1326]

Thank you for helping me learn to be a better mommy ❤️I’ve struggled to swaddle and relied on my husband to do it , and now I can do it too!

[@sunnyverma2782]

Very relevant tips and advice. To the point. I will absolutely follow this. Bringing my baby home in a day or 2. So getting prepared 🥰🥰

[@petuniab.222]

Wow...a little late but super congrats. I have 3.

[@kasey5897]

This is genuinely the first swaddle video that I was able to copy easily and didnt feel the need to keep pausing and rewinding thank you I think it helped my baby is about the same size, i kepy make the top fold too small or too large haha

[@samuelmacatangay9802]

Imagine having Sarah and her baby as your clients. I would be shaking trying to swaddle her baby lol.

[@AID_Medicine]

Thank you "baby" for teaching us the baby is the hero of the video

[@Lavishhdalieyah]

I needed to watch this I have my son on Tuesday and I’m excited thank you Sarah .

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This video is both informative and precious 💙💙💙💙💙 both a nursing student (not yet in peds) and new mom thank you 🙏🏼

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Amazing channel, amazing videos. ❤️

[@therighteous963]

Awww 🥰 he’s such a good baby!!! So adorable and chunky! Love it 😍

[@maraizzane]

That baby boy is so cute!!

[@kevinguzman4874]

Wow. Thank you! Still learning on how to swaddle my son and this is really helpful!

[@MariaandMontessori]

You'll get there! It takes some practice, but soon he will be able to help you get himself swaddled!

[@randomdogger5278]

Great vid, I had to refresh my swaddle skills.

[@swekiwi4517]

This worked wonders! Thank you! 🙏

[@pjhey947]

He’s so cute! 🥰

[@Peter96269]

❤ Sarah.... 👍beauty with brain.. Your teaching is amazing..

[@vinitanaik3079]

Very nice n perfect demonstration.it will help the moms n caretakers a lot.baby will feel real comfort

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Omg so cute!!! 😍

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By far the best video I saw. Thank you for posting.

[@alyannafrancique2467]

I haven’t been able to get my baby to sleep all night until this video thank you so much

[@sandyr3834]

Perfectly done ! Thank u so much ❤

[@XXXmelXodyXXX]

Yes we love it so much , now we can really sleep well , he fights abit at first but then he is quickly exausted and fell asleep

[@cabwap]

Thanks..watched this at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="150">2:30</a> in night in desperation and it worked like magic….

[@igorl.vicente7275]

Nice tip about not swaddling the baby when he can roll over. I had no idea of that. Thanks.

[@cocoa-cola]

That baby is sooooo cute!!!❤

[@ExtremeHQ]

Thank you so much.. Explained with reason..

[@ilyastudio]

Great videos very helpful!

[@deekshitaingle3244]

Thanks much saved my day......

[@jordanravera210]

Been in the recovery room with our newborn for the last 4 days and thank god I found this lol.

[@Astrid_Grace]

Anyone know the brand of this swaddle sack? I love the beans and how it has different size pouches inside

[@cassidykocher6046]

nested bean or something like that.

[@srahman4230]

Thank you SOOO much Sarah. Please expand your pharmacology series in the future. You explain so well that it sticks to my memory. I love you so much :)

[@6ear9er]

Thanks! Not an actual baby but I’m swaddling my KEL plush & this was an awesome tutorial 👍 I guess this will also be good to know next time I’m around babies, lol.

[@TheErajat]

Excellent video. Learnt a lot from it. Thank you for taking the time to put this video together. Appreciate it.

[@SineadMaria211]

What's better to use a blanket or an instant swaddle?

[@umy9828]

What brand is that second swaddle blanket?

[@bevsumner4628]

Straight jacket love it

[@Elmo284]

Where can I get that instant swaddle!?

[@parimeraj4190]

Love it.. thanks for sharing💝

[@smoldogo2979]

This is really helpful! I regularly use this with my cat :)

[@fullycharged2268]

Thank you so much you helped settle our baby that wouldn't sleep.

[@libbyjo7956]

This really helped when we were playing with dolls tysm Xxx

[@amstelfoodandouting492]

Thank you so much

[@mishca5116]

My husband has this skill down to a fine art except we call it the " burrito wrap" lol lol

[@FJ-rh6io]

the baby footage for the moro reflex is so cute I keep rewatching that part T^T

[@BunBun-iv9zj]

Watching this for my dog lol. I don’t have any other baby but him.

[@thesunnyedge]

Awwwe I miss swaddling my little one. He broke out of it like clockwork at 3 months! 😭

[@rxsch]

I’m 13 and don’t have a child but I really want a baby. I’m practicing how to take care of one with one of my dolls and I’ve been trying to swaddle my doll but I gave up and came here. This really helped. Thank you!

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You looks awesome, and the video is very informative 🤩🤩

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aww what a buetiful baby

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Extra points for the real baby 😍

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I luv this. So nice

[@janeto100]

Cute baby! Well presented video

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GOOD INFORMATIVE VIDEO ....

[@joebertcui9111]

Thank you.. this video help me in my new baby... Do u have a video about how to burp a new born baby? Thanks

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You look more fresh, pretty to prettier day by day. God bless you.

[@gauravkohirkar]

Great video. Very useful

[@geoffreyjendeenda2190]

watching this at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="210">3:30</a>, really helps

[@dannyo6769]

excellent use of the word Rhombus

[@r.navarro8608]

My baby is 5 months and I'm still bad at this. He hates his arms being restrained tho

[@makaylahturner6601]

Oh my goodness I could not pay attention to the swaddling, I had to watch this 3 times! That baby is so stinkin cute I just want to pinch his little cheeks ugh I miss when mine was that tiny!!!

[@jyoti143_86]

I am. Fan of you videos

[@darkwilly90]

Thx from the new dad

[@andreaespinoza9070]

Does anyone know the brand name of the swaddle with the beans?

[@MariaandMontessori]

Nested bean zen swaddle

[@ukvlogsbywardah7029]

Which material is good for swaddle baby in winters.. opinion about flannel blanket?

[@MariaandMontessori]

There's flannel swaddle blankets which are good, or if you're using swaddle sacks, they have fleece and plush ones. Just always remember to keep an eye on baby to make sure they're not overheating!

[@bethanyflute9897]

This is making me laugh so hard, babies are so cute and funny lol

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Very cute baby😘😘

[@ALB4EVER05]

Great video ❤

[@strangebulldog9935]

I don’t have a baby but I’m doing this with my dog 😂

[@sliderjon1]

So many thanks 🙏 now I’m going to be a good father.

[@avastevens2642]

I can’t be the only one watching this to wrap my puppy...

[@em4984]

@Ava Stevens: I don’t even have a puppy but I still watched the full video as the baby is so cute 🙂

[@idkanymore2522]

Omg same

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i am a big fan!! 🙂 i watch *all* of your bideos