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SWADDLING BABY

For some newborns, swaddling is soothing and may reduce crying, especially during colicky periods; others very much dislike the lack of freedom that comes with being wrapped up tightly. Swaddling does not increase the risk of SIDS, as long as baby is placed on the back to sleep and isn't overheated.

In fact, some research is even showing that swaddling may reduce the SIDS risk by keeping babies safely on their backs when they sleep. (And because many babies are more comfortable on their backs when they're swaddled, another happy result may be less crying in that position.) Here's how to swaddle:

Spread a receiving blanket on a cot, a bed or a changing table, with one corner folded down about six inches. Place baby on the blanket diagonally head above the folded comer.
Take the comer near baby's left arm and pull it over the arm and across the baby's body. Lift the right arm, and
tuck the blanket corner under baby's back on the right side. (If you have a swaddling blanket with Velcro tabs, no
tucking is needed.)
Lift the bottom comer and bring it up over baby's body, tucking it into the first swathe.
Lift the last comer, bring it over baby's right arm, and tuck it in under the back on the left side.

If your baby seems to prefer more hand mobility, wrap below the arms, leaving hands free. Because being wrapped up can interfere with development as baby gets older, and because a blanket that a swaddled baby kicks off can pose a safety hazard in the cot. stop swaddling once baby becomes more active.