A swaddle is made using a thin or light blanket or the swaddle attachment on an infant’s sleepwear to wrap a baby’s body snugly. The swaddle should wrap over the infant’s arms, fasten securely only …

Many parents wonder if they need to swaddle their baby. Babies do not need to be swaddled, but it can help soothe them and reduce their startle reflex. There are some risks when swaddling. If baby is …

Swaddle immersion bathing is a delighter for parents, promotes bonding with their newborn, supports breastfeeding, improves newborn temperature stability and is calming for the newborn.

Swaddling is tightly wrapping and restricting a baby’s movement. It is often promoted as a way to calm fussy babies, or a way to get babies to sleep longer. Some hospitals still routinely swaddle newborns …

When you swaddle, be sure to leave enough space for your baby’s legs to bend up and out at the hips. This allows the hips to grow the correct way and also allows your baby’s knees to bend slightly.

Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on how parents can create a safe sleep environment for their babies. This information should also be shared with anyone who cares for …

Swaddling for healthy hip development should allow the baby’s legs to bend up and out at the hip joint. In this relaxed posiion, the hip joint can develop normally. When swaddling, the baby’s legs should …