Swaddling: One Of The Secrets To A Happy And Calm Baby

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Hello Friends!!!

You’ve now got your buddle of joy in your arms, Congratulations! While it is a couple of years ago, I still so fondly remember the first time when my baby visited the hospital nursery, she came back wrapped in a neat tiny package, with only her fuzzy little head out. She was looking cute and sleeping so peacefully. It was because nurses know one of the secrets to a happy, calm baby. And that is Swaddling.

Having mastered the magic of swaddling my baby, I got a very valuable thing in return - a little extra time for my sleep, which I felt I lacked so much. That little time is also a treasure for new moms like me. Swaddling not only provides us with the much-needed sleeping time, there are various benefits for our babies too.

So, in the ensuing paragraphs I will try and provide answers on how you can master this. Also, some tips on swaddling and safety precautions too. So, let’s check out…

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Benefits Of Swaddling a Newborn:
It is important to note what are the benefits of Swaddling your baby. Swaddling ...
... is a traditional old practice of wrapping infants in blankets or similar cloths so that movement of the baby’s limbs is restricted to prevent any mishap.

It provides newly minted moms with some treasured sleep. And it serves the all-important purpose of helping our baby to stay calm and sleep more soundly. Some additional benefits of swaddling a newborn are:

It recreates the environment of our womb helping our baby to feel safe and secure as they adjust to life outside.
It prevents her from flailing her arms and legs, which in many cases can trigger her startle reflex and which may potentially wake her up.
It also keeps our baby to stay cozy and warm until her internal thermostat kicks into action.
Swaddling even prevents your baby from overheating since body heat can escape through the open weave, while still keeping her snug and warm.
Choosing The Right Swaddle Blankets For Your Baby is Important, they are ideal when they are in a premium muslin cloth that is super soft for your baby. The open weave makes it lightweight and intensifies breathability reducing the risk of overheating. Choose designs with cheerful and comforting colours & quality muslin, which gets softer with every wash. It is an ideal and useful gift for every parent. They are even a perfect baby shower gift for any new mom.

Swaddles are multi-purposely useful. You can use it as a Swaddle Blanket, Receiving Blanket, Nursing or Stroller Cover, Car Seat Cover, Bath Towel, Burp Cloth, Sun Shade, Picnic Or Tummy Time Blanket, Changing Blankets, Cleaning Blankets, etc. As such choosing the right swaddle blankets for your baby is important.

The Proper Way To Swaddle Your Baby:
Swaddling is not rocket science, however, it is essential to understand why is it important to swaddle newborns. You need to keep in mind a few things; her comfort, her willingness to be swaddled, and the material and thickness of the blanket, all while considering the ambient temperature. There are different ways to swaddle, however, I'd like to share my most favourite swaddling technique.

Step 1: Take a large muslin swaddle of approx. 110*110 cm size and place it on a flat surface. Fold one corner downwards about a hand's length.

Step 2: Place the little one on top of the muslin with the top of the fold just above their neckline. Put her left arm down by her side and take the left side of the blanket across her body and tuck underneath.

Step 3: Repeat the same procedure on the right-hand side of your baby.

Step 4: Lastly, fold the bottom of the muslin upwards and either tuck in the top or tuck each side underneath the baby.

Swaddle blankets/cloths are essential, but what is equally important is the proper way of using them. Learning the tricks to swaddle our baby could take two to three attempts. You have to make sure your baby is comfortable throughout the swaddling process. So, here is some help.

By following these steps, you not only ensure proper swaddling but also understand why is it important to swaddle newborns for their comfort, safety, and well-being.