SWADDLING

There has been a recent trend toward swaddling to help decrease crying and promote uninterrupted sleep in neonates.1 Substantial anecdotal evidence has been supportive of this technique. Most studies have found that swaddling does decrease crying and promote sleep in the very young, but another study found that it made no difference.

Improper swaddling may lead to hip dysplasia or developmental dysplasia of the hip. When in the womb the baby’s legs are in a fetal position with the legs bent up and across each other. Sudden straightening of the legs to a standing position can loosen the joints and damage the soft cartilage of the socket.

Is there anything cuter than a tiny little baby burrito? Adorable or not, new and seasoned parents alike may have heard that swaddling their young babies can be the key to potentially longer stretches of sleep. Don’t know how to do it? Keep reading!

When your baby is swaddled, he or she is taken back to the days in the womb, when everything was comfortable, safe and snug. Swaddling has a number of key benefits for both parents and babies – when done correctly and safely:

Although swaddling has been around for decades, it has gained popularity in the recent past. This is probably due to the benefits it presents to both the baby and the parent as explained by the medical community. However, some people feel that swaddling also presents a number of risks to the growing infant; hence, the recent debate. For this reason, we have prepared this article to discuss swaddling a baby pros and cons in order to help you make an informed decision when buying a swaddle.