{"id":2316,"date":"2021-08-31T15:54:49","date_gmt":"2021-08-31T07:54:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/?p=2316"},"modified":"2026-03-13T16:23:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T08:23:44","slug":"how-to-swaddle-your-baby-a-step-by-step-guide-for-new-mommies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/how-to-swaddle-your-baby-a-step-by-step-guide-for-new-mommies\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Swaddle Your Baby | a Step-by-Step Guide for New Mommies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you just come out of the hospital to deliver your baby? Are you wondering how your baby will adapt to the new environment and how to keep them warm during sleep time?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swaddling your baby helps to create a soothing womb experience that calms them during sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But new mommies might be asking, how do I swaddle my baby correctly? Stay tuned and learn all about swaddling from its benefits and doing it properly step by step!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Benefits of swaddling<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, swaddling is a technique in which parents wrap up their babies in a swaddle blanket to soothe them. There are several benefits of swaddling your baby, including;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping them warm when asleep<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proving a sense of safety and security by mimicking the snug womb environment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduces the startle reflex, which wakes the baby while asleep<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swaddling keeps your baby comfortable during uncomfortable times, such as when on vacation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It keeps your baby calm even when the baby has colic.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-2437\" src=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/swaddling-your-baby-1024x649.png\" alt=\"swaddling your baby\" width=\"1024\" height=\"649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/swaddling-your-baby-1024x649.png 1024w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/swaddling-your-baby-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/swaddling-your-baby-768x486.png 768w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/swaddling-your-baby-1536x973.png 1536w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/swaddling-your-baby.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><b>When to swaddle your baby<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New mommies can swaddle their babies during a nap, night sleep or when they need a soothing touch due to colic. It helps to keep your baby secure, calm and warm for better rest. Do not swaddle your baby during breastfeeding time as they may fall asleep and fail to feed well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How to swaddle a baby step-by-step<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spread the swaddle out flat on a changing bed, table or floor and fold over one of its corners.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lay your baby facing up on the blanket and position the head on the folded corner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrap the right corner over the baby and tuck the end of the swaddle underneath them. Their right arm should be straight down by their side.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring the bottom corner of the blanket up over his feet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrap the left corner over your baby (with their left arm straight down by their side), exposing their head and neck.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, ensure that you haven\u2019t wrapped your baby in the blanket too tightly. Your baby should be in a position to move their lower body freely. Wrapping your baby too tightly in a swaddle can cause hip dislocation or dysplasia.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b>Duration<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New mommies are an encouragement to swaddle their babies during their first couple of months. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that mommies stop swaddling their babies once they can rollover. This is likely to happen when the baby turns two months.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Position of the arms<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be asking yourself, as a new mommy, where should be your baby\u2019s arms positioned when swaddled. When swaddling your baby, please place both arms straight down by their sides. Do not cross them over their chest or sticking up out of the blanket.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Is swaddling safe for babies?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swaddling your baby is safe as long as you use the right techniques. It is said that swaddling helps to prevent the likelihood of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Since newborns are prone to startle reflexes, using the proper swaddling techniques provides a safe environment during their sleep and nap time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What kind of swaddle should I use for my baby?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a <a title=\"Best Swaddles for Your Little Ones in Singapore\" href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/blog\/best-swaddles-for-your-little-ones-best-price-options-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">variety of swaddles in the market<\/a>. Besides, they are made of different materials, including cotton, linen, muslin or cotton blend. When choosing a swaddle for your baby, go for a breathable fabric to prevent overheating, especially during warm nights. Also, a soft, comfortable swaddle will be good for your baby.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Is it not OK not to swaddle my baby?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swaddling your baby is not a requirement, necessity or recommendation. It is up to you, mommy, to swaddle your baby or not. Also, you can get guidance from your baby\u2019s healthcare provider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you just come out of the hospital to deliver your baby? 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