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Swaddle Instructions - For an Easy-To-Use Swaddle Blanket

It’s important to use a swaddle wrap the correct way, so here are some in-depth swaddle instructions to ensure a snuggly and safe night’s sleep for your baby. There are two types of swaddling blankets available, traditional and easy-to-use swaddles. With the traditional swaddling blankets, you must make sure no extra fabric is around your baby’s face or neck and leave enough room around their middle and legs.

It is also important to consider what to wear under a swaddle blanket, with both traditional and easy-to-use types of swaddling blankets, as babies are unable to properly regulate their body temperature. Want to know more about swaddle blankets? Take a look at our detailed blog, highlighting everything you need to know about swaddling blankets.

Below is a step-by-step visual guide on how to ensure safe swaddling when using an easy-to-use swaddling blanket.

 

	1.  Open the swaddle into a 'T' shape and place your baby's legs inside the bottom pouch. Open the swaddle into a 'T' shape and place your baby's legs inside the bottom pouch.
	2.  Place the shoulders in line with the top of the open wrap and lift the front velcro flap. Place the shoulders in line with the top of the open wrap and lift the front velcro flap
	3. Fold the left side over and fix to the velcro on the middle tab. Fold the left side over and fix to the velcro on the middle tab.
	4. Fold the right side over and attach the 2 tabs to the velcro. Adjust accordingly. Fold the right side over and attach the 2 tabs to the velcro. Adjust accordingly

 

Check Out Little Seeds’ Swaddle Blanket Instructions Video

Benefits of Swaddling

Medical studies have shown there are many benefits to swaddling.

Supine Swaddling Decreases the Risk of SIDS

• Swaddled back sleeping infants have a lower incidence of SIDS than unswaddled back sleeping infants as stated in the Journal of Pediatrics
• When babies sleeps better on their back, parents are less likely to use the unsafe tummy position for sleep
• Swaddling helps sleeping infants remain on their backs

Swaddled Babies Sleep Better®

• Swaddling decreases occurrence of the startle reflex which frequently wakes unswaddled babies
• Infants sleep with fewer awakenings when swaddled and have twice as much REM sleep
• REM sleep is believed to be important for brain development
• When babies sleep better and longer, parents get more sleep, too

Reduces Colic and Fussiness

• Snug swaddling soothes babies by reminding baby of the snugness of the womb
• Swaddling helps prevent over-stimulation
• Babies are inefficient at regulating their temperature. Swaddling helps keep baby warm

Helpful When Breastfeeding

• Tucking baby's hands into the swaddle will keep baby's hands from impairing latch-on
• Baby's extra movements are nicely contained when swaddled which can help baby focus and latch on. Once baby has learned how to latch on and is nursing, remove the swaddle so baby and mom can be skin to skin and tummy to tummy.
• Use the blanket to drape over mom and baby for warmth. Skin to skin is best when learning how to breastfeed.

 

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