Check out these swaddling techniques on how to swaddle a baby. Swaddling simply means wrapping a baby securely. Swaddling is a great technique to calm a fussy baby and makes settling to sleep much easier. Many babies enjoy being swaddled well past 6 months old. There are many different ways to swaddle, but try these two different techniques and see which works best for you.
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Swaddling simply means wrapping a baby securely. Swaddling is a great technique to calm a fussy baby and makes settling to sleep much easier.
Baby swaddling techniques
Many babies enjoy being swaddled well past 6 months old.
Some parents report that their babies don’t like to be swaddled, but often it's because their baby is being swaddled once they are already overtired.
New parents will need to practice their swaddling technique until they are efficient, quick and firm to make it most effective.
It is important that your baby's face is kept clear at all times and that a swaddled baby always sleeps on their back.
How to swaddle your baby
To start swaddling your baby get a large, good quality, stretchy wrap at least 120cm x 120m. A good quality wrap will last several babies and it is useful to have more than one.
There are many different ways to swaddle a baby, but try these two different techniques and see which one works best for you and your baby.
Swaddling technique 1
Step 1: Lay a large square swaddle out on a firm flat surface. Fold down 15cm-18cm (about 5 inches) from the top and place your baby on top of the swaddle off centre - closer to the right hand side. Make sure the folded top edge is in line with your baby's shoulders/neck.
Step 2: Tuck your baby's left arm up under the folded down edge of the fabric.
Swaddling technique 2
This is the more traditional swaddling method that many websites demonstrate and recommend.
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Source: Iti Baby