Swaddling has exits for centuries; it’s basically an ancient technique of wrapping newborns in a thin blanket. Like many parents, you may wonder how does making a baby burrito calms babies.
Calms Baby
Baby all newborns are born with a number of normal baby reflexes, while startle reflex is one of the many. Take note that babies have limited control of their control of her body, thus you may have notice that your baby jerking their body especially when they are lying on their back. These movements are their startle reflex and you have nothing to worry about. But jerking often frightens them even when they are asleep.
Swaddling helps to calm and secure babies as they adapt to life outside the womb. When they’re in the womb, they’re kicking and pushing against resistance, and confined space. Having too much space feels very disconcerting to them.”
Reduce SIDS
Heard of swaddling increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)? However, research suggests that swaddling may prevent babies from turning from their back to a face-down position, or using thick sheets or blankets, rather than the practice itself, hence, swaddling actually protecting them from SIDS. Please keep in mind that any swaddling should stop and replace with sleepsuit when babies start rolling over.
Cry less
Babies cry regardless of how soothed they are. Studies show that swaddled baby has a reduction of 28% in crying which means that babies are very much feel protected. In fact, infants who are swaddled have more self-regulatory ability.
Sleeps better
Swaddling “stimulates sleep continuity, quoted from the Pediatrics study that it helps them to sleep longer, helps them to sleep longer and better. Not forgetting to mention that there are many benefits to a long-napping baby-like brain development that primarily takes place when the baby is asleep. When the baby sleeps better, so do parents.
Improving Neuromuscular Development
Many parents believe that babies should have their hands free, so they can practice arm movement and suck their fingers to soothe themselves. However, the swaddled baby is proven to improve neuromuscular development, less physiologic distress, better motor organization, and more self-regulatory ability.
How Mamaway swaddle helps soothing baby?
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Easy steps to swaddle your baby
1. Put the baby in the swaddle.
2. Pull the left-wing tight across the baby’s arms and attach the velcro.
3. Pull the right-wing tight across baby’s arms and attach velcro, all done!
Swaddling babies helps to remind baby of the security of being inside mums, helps soothe and comfort her when done correctly. Start swaddling now!
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