2007-02-24 08:30:32 · 18 answers · asked by lynsey m 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Yes swaddling is safe, Make sure baby's blanket is not on their face.
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2007-02-24 08:36:06 · answer #1 · answered by Renee B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I swaddled my 3 children and they were always more settled than lying free. Babies like it as it feels safe and secure and mimics the womb. When I was in the hospital after having the first I thought it a bit strange the way one of the midwives even swaddled him with a hand at his face but I suppose this is how most babies lie in the womb - not with their arms flat against their sides! But yes - it is safe. If you've never done it then ask to be shown just to put your mind at rest that you're doing it correctly.
2007-02-24 16:50:36 · answer #2 · answered by wee stoater 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes very safe i swaddled all 4 of my kids (eldest 15 youngest 8) it makes the baby feel safe and protected and i had very very quite babies hardly cried always happy, wish i could do that to my teenagers now :)
2007-02-24 17:01:33 · answer #3 · answered by thunderchild67 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, just make sure you do it tightly so they can't get the blanket loose and smother in it.
Also NEVER put them on their tummy when swaddled (you shouldn't anyway, but especially not when swaddled) because they will have no way of lifting their head up if its smooshed in the mattress.
2007-02-24 16:35:09 · answer #4 · answered by EMT_and_Mom_to1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - ask your midwife to show you how to do it.
Its best to use light material like cotton so baby doesn't get too hot.
Don't cover a swaddled baby with a blanket as they might overheat.
2007-02-24 18:55:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is. Generally do it in a recieving blanket or light blanket. If it's cold something warmer will be okay but make sure baby isn't sweating. I recently read an article in the paper that if a baby sweats he isn't ventalating properly and has a higher risk of sids.
2007-02-24 18:03:09 · answer #6 · answered by momofthreemiracles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is safe the baby likes it cause they feel safer and there little bodies dont jump around and wake the poor little darlings up ,have someone show you how to do it you will all sleep alot better xxxx
2007-02-24 17:12:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, just make sure the blanket isn't covering baby's nose and/or mouth.Swaddling is excellent for babies because it makes them feel as if they are in the womb, safe,and tight!
2007-02-24 16:33:10 · answer #8 · answered by Jenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is safe & comforting for the baby to be wrapped tightly so long as it is not too tight.
2007-02-24 17:19:56 · answer #9 · answered by monkeyface 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When i was in hospital they told me that i wasn't allowed to do it as the baby overheats but when i got home the health visitor said it was ok and showed me how to do it. It stopped my little one from crying so its up to you as the parents.
2007-02-24 18:29:56 · answer #10 · answered by natasha.leigh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋