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1/4/20

Lara

Hello, Do babies have to be swaddled when they are put in their cot/bassinet to sleep? I have a 3 week old baby who likes to be swaddles to sleep but is also happy to be put in his bassinet (on his back) for a nap during the day in just his bonds wonder suit, with no other blankets or anything else in the bassinet. Is this safe for him to sleep unattended not swaddled?

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Posted a response on 2/4/20

Red Nose Education

Red Nose has information about safe wrapping/swaddling if you decide to use these.
One of the advantages of wrapping is that babies tend to roll later than those not wrapped.
Wrapping, when used appropriately, is a useful strategy that parents can use to help their babies to settle and sleep on their back during the early months of life
https://rednose.org.au/article/wrapping-babies

However some babies do not respond well to wrapping & will wriggle & squirm & some may roll as a result.
Some babies like to touch their face with their hands when sleeping.

It is safe to place baby for sleep without a wrap or swaddle as long as the guidelines are followed (as you have illustrated)

Place baby on back for sleep
Keep head/face uncovered (no soft or lose bedding or other items)
Keep baby smoke free.
sleep baby in a safe environment

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