Most babies find swaddles comforting-even if they protest it at first. Especially if you’re using a traditional swaddle blanket, getting the hang of swaddling your baby can take some time. Or, they may be fine with having their torso swaddled, but want their arms free. Be sure to check with your pediatrician if that’s the case for you.Īlso, because all babies are different, some just don’t like being swaddled. But if your baby has hip dysplasia or other hip issues, swaddling may aggravate that. Generally, swaddling is safe for all newborns. It keeps your baby warm while they sleep without any loose blankets, which are a suffocation hazard and are not approved for safe sleep.Newborns feel comforted and calm in the tight, womb-like wrap.It prevents the newborn startle reflex from waking them by keeping baby’s arms tight to their sides.It’s a way of wrapping a blanket around your baby tight enough so they can’t wriggle out. If you’re new to the notion of swaddling, the concept is pretty simple. It’s easy to wash and dry too and has got extra room space to take into account the needs of a growing baby.If you’ve never had a newborn, the thought of wrapping your baby up so tightly that they can’t move their arms might sound like a crazy idea.īut many parents will tell you that many newborns are comforted by swaddles-they tend to cry less and sleep more when they’re snuggly wrapped. That means that if you take the baby to a BBQ, gathering or appointment where you might not be able to hold him or her 24-7, the swaddle can step in for you and give your arms a well deserved rest. The swaddle is lightly weighted in the middle and on both sides to replicate the sensation your baby feels in your arms. It’s not a cure all but it is one of the most potent weapons in Mother Nature’s arsenal and part of what makes mother’s so indispensable. Physical touch sooths an endless list of ailments stress, anxiety, depression, mood swings, headaches, aches and pains. Stimulating touch has been medically approved as a healing sensation for all of us, especially babies who are in such desperate need of nurturing. The swaddle is most definitely the next best thing as it seeks to mimic the light and yet reassuring caress of a mother’s love. Physical touch is a sanctuary for tactile babies. The great thing about the swaddle is that it acknowledges that the best physical touch for babies is the contact of their mother’s skin. It’s ideal for babies between 0-6 months of age that tender time when they are as dainty as China dolls and your mothering instincts force you to feel the premium protective level available. The kicker with the stardust grey swaddle is that its single layer construction makes it more breathable than other items available and boasts greater comfort for babies. The swaddle is layered with a tantalisingly soft Peruvian fabric that promotes a gentle, tender feel ideal for delicate newborns. I used to go gaga watching my babies resting and not only because it gave me a chance for some peace and quiet of my own! I find the look itself to be comforting and soothing and just ideal for a newborn. It’s silvery, soft material reminds me of moonbeams.
Part of the classic collection, the stardust grey swaddle is aesthetically gorgeous. It’s affordably priced at $29.99 and is brought to us by nested bean, a company who promote their “ mom in mind, kids at heart” ethos which is simple and succinct enough for me. The Zen Swaddle classic is one of those items that I wish I had owned when both my children were newborns. Whether you are lucky to be blessed with a baby who sleeps soundly throughout the night or a child who dips in and out of dreamland far too frequently for your liking, bedtime is bonding time for mother and baby. Sound sleep is imperative and often not forthcoming. For a baby sleep is so integral to healthy development. As a mother of 2, there are certain baby staples that you just could not live without.
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