SIDS - How Swaddling Your Baby Reduces It
Babies are great little bundles with crazy moving arms and legs. However, there are ways to keep your baby in a small little package that is actually safe and recommended. Swaddling a baby involves wrapping a baby snugly in a blanket so the arms and legs are tucked in the blanket. This might be uncomfortable for the baby at first, but once the baby gets used to it, the baby will want to be in this position often especially for sleeping.
Swaddling a baby makes the child easy to transport and to hold. Some Middle Eastern and Balkan countries use more traditional types of swaddling. United States hospitals swaddle newborns as well. This is a common practice for newborns. You should get used to swaddling your newborn for its first few months.
One of the biggest benefits of swaddling is that it lowers the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). A baby that is swaddled is less likely to turn over and be in a position that could harm them. There is no chance to suffocate with its face planted into the mattress or the sheets wrapped around his or her face. The baby won’t jerk around and won’t wake up from any sudden movements. The baby should be swaddled up to four months. It’s usually around the three-month range when SIDS risk is at its highest.
Swaddling a baby while sleeping helps comfort the child as well. The snug blanket keeps the baby secure and helps regulate temperature by keeping the child warm. Just ensure the room isn’t too hot that the baby is going to sweat while sleeping.
A baby doesn’t need to be swaddled just while it is sleeping. You can also swaddle the baby while he or she is awake. It can make feeding easier because the baby’s hands won’t get in the way. This will also ensure no sudden movement while the baby is in its crib or rocker.
If you notice your baby is too fussy when it is swaddled, you can try a modified version. Wrap the baby up to its armpits and leave his or her arms free. This will allow them to feel as through they have free movement. Keep little mittens on newborns so they won’t scratch themselves if you all their arms to be free. There might be an adjustment period, but babies will get used to being swaddled.
For proper swaddling techniques, speak to your doctor and a nurse at the hospital. They can tell you the right way to wrap a baby. Make sure the blanket is snug, but not tight. If the blanket is too tight, this could effect the child’s circulation. You also want to make sure the baby is comfortable.
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