Swaddling is a wonderful way for making a baby feel secure. And if your baby feels secure, your baby will be happy! Swaddling creates a light pressure around your baby's body that may remind him of the pressure he would have felt in the womb. For some babies it becomes the trigger for sleep ... yay! But, like with everything in life, it's not for everyone, so if it doesn't work for your baby then don't despair, we're all different.
To swaddle your baby, spread a cotton cot sheet out flat, with one corner folded over a little. Lay your baby face up on the sheet with his neck resting against the fold. Wrap the left corner of the sheet over his body and tuck it beneath him. Bring the bottom corner over his feet, and then wrap the right corner around him, leaving only his head and neck exposed. Don't cover your baby's face with the sheet, as he could over heat, and swaddling isn't about keeping your baby warm, only snug and secure.
You can swaddle your baby until he is about a month old, after that it could interfere with mobility and development. When your baby begins to kick off the covers, it's a sign he no longer appreciates being bundled snugly.
If you want to try swaddling your baby, then invest in some wonderful 100% organic cotton Swaddling Blankets .
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