Swaddling cocoons the baby and gives them a secure feeling. It just adds more hours of sleep to your wiggly baby.
Swaddling is a skill that you might want to practice before you have the baby.
Here’s a swaddling technique that will keep the most wiggly babies snug.
Step 1: Fold a soft muslin cloth from one corner to form a small triangle
Step 2: Place the baby in the center
Step 3: Hold one arm of the baby. Fold one side over the baby.
Step 4: Tuck the cloth under the baby’s body.
Step 5: Hold the other arm and fold the swaddling cloth over the baby.
Step 6: Lift the baby and tuck the cloth below.
Step 7: Pull the lower part of the cloth and fold it up near the shoulder.
Step 8: Roll the loose end over the leg.
Step 9: Tie both loose ends to form a know.
Step 10: Your baby is swaddled and ready for a good nap.
FAQs
Q: How long to swaddle a baby per day?
A: The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) recommends swaddling babies for 12 – 20 hours per day in the first few weeks.
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