To swaddle or not to swaddle?

I don’t know who needs to hear this but swaddling your baby is optional. I swaddled my first but with my second I used a sleep sack. If you want to & it works for your baby, then go for it! There are compelling reasons that may determine whether or not you swaddle your baby. Either way, it’s meant to be a short term tool.

let’s talk about some of the benefits to

using a swaddle 👇🏼

🍼 May help baby sleep longer- if you’re deep in the trenches of postpartum & it seems like nothing can get your baby to soothe, this can be a tool to have in your toolbox. In some cases, swaddling can lead to deeper sleep

🍼 It gives deep pressure to the baby’s trunk which can be calming & soothing input for their nervous system. This input can help baby to feel safe & secure.

🍼Keeps babies on their back which is important for facilitating safe sleep.

Things to consider before swaddling👇🏼

🍼Babies may not be able to bring hands to their mouth to sooth if arms are swaddled at their sides.

🍼Swaddling can restrict movement. Babies were meant to move freely & develop even in their sleep! Certain types or swaddles will prevent a baby from moving their arms & legs therefore baby has no opportunity for free movement

🍼swaddles can become a sleep association. This means that baby won’t be comforted or fall asleep without it.

The most important part is having all the information you need to make an informed decision to weigh out the benefits vs risk. Did you swaddle your baby? Why or why not? Let’s talk! 🤍🫶🏼

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