…to practice wrapping or swaddling can be found here. What kind of swaddle or wrap is safest? With the array of sleeping products available, parents are understandably confused and often, overwhelmed with choice. A wide range of infant care products designed as infant swaddles, infant wraps, and wearable blankets, including…
…Schulpen TWJ, L’Hoir MP. Swaddling: a systematic review. Pediatrics 2007;120:e1097-106. 3. Goodstein MH, Hauck FR, Darnall RA, Feldman-Winter L, Moon RY. Swaddling is not contraindicated in the newborn period. Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association 2016;36:160. 4. Young J, Gore R, Gorman B, Watson K.…
…evidence that wrapping or swaddling is protective, there is no evidence that it is harmful if principles of safe wrapping (see also below) are applied 3,6. Wrapping and placing babies on the back provides stability and helps to keep babies in the recommended back position 1,2. Being wrapped and placed…
…bags Safe wrapping or swaddling is a wonderful way to soothe and settle babies for sleep. Use lightweight fabrics such as muslin or cotton, or a safe sleeping bag. A safe baby sleeping bag is constructed in such a way that the baby cannot slip inside the bag and become…
…safe nursery, room temperature, swaddling, bassinettes and cots, using blankets, room sharing, product safety – and everything in between. We also now provide information and advice about safer pregnancy and ways for women to reduce their risk of stillbirth – we know that not all stillbirths are preventable, but there…
…baby? Safe wrapping or swaddling is a wonderful way to soothe and settle babies for sleep. We receive many questions about how to wrap baby safely properly, so we have developed a step-by-step video to help you. Watch the video now. What is the difference between a swaddle and a…