1. The definition and history of infant swaddling
Infant swaddling refers to wrapping a newborn baby tightly in cloth or other materials to keep its body warm and safe. This practice has existed in ancient times. As early as 4000 BC in ancient Egypt, some people used swaddling-like things to stabilize babies.
2. Why you need to use baby swaddles
1. Increase the sense of security: After birth, a newborn undergoes a huge change from the mother\’s body to the outside world, and knows nothing about the environment and the world. Wrapped up it gives them a sense of familiarity and security.
2. Prevent startle: Newborns will have startle, which is caused by immature nerves. Wrapping can reduce the risk of jump startle.
3. Keep the body warm: Newborns are more sensitive to the external environment and can easily lose body temperature. Wraps can help keep them warm.
3. How to use baby swaddling correctly
1. Choose appropriate materials: You should choose materials that are soft, breathable, and easy to clean.
2. Pay attention when wrapping: the baby\’s arms and legs should be separated to avoid affecting their development.
3. Don’t be too tight: When wrapping, it should be kept moderately tight and not too tight to avoid affecting blood circulation and breathing.
4. Things to note when swaddling babies
1. Avoid prolonged use: Prolonged use will affect the baby\’s motor development and breathing.
2. Do not use it while sleeping: Using it while sleeping will increase the risk of suffocation.
3. Pay attention to changing and washing: sweat or excrement may occur during the wrapping process, so it needs to be changed and washed in time.
To sum up, swaddling can give newborns a sense of security and warmth, but you also need to pay attention to the correct usage and precautions. Parents can choose whether to use it according to the actual situation.
