Swaddling a baby is believed to make the baby sleep better. But this process must be done properly, Mother. If not, swaddling can actually interfere with the development of the baby.
Swaddling a baby has become a habit since the 18th century as a way to keep the baby calm, as when the baby is in the mother's womb. Swaddling a baby makes it avoid the shock reflex disorder that is often experienced by newborns while sleeping. This is the reason why a baby being swaddled becomes easier to sleep.
Important Things to Know
To keep baby swaddles safe, you need special knowledge and skills. Come on Mother, recognize what needs to be considered when membedong baby:When is the right time to hold a baby?
Swaddling a baby should be done on a newborn. Do not do it after the baby is 3-4 months old because it can increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
How come the baby refuses to be swaddled?
Actually the baby is not refused swaddling. It's just that in the womb he used to raise his hands to cover his face. So, when his hands were straightened to be swaddled, he seemed to refuse.
What kind of cloth should you use for swaddling?
Avoid using cloth that is too thick to swaddle the baby. Choose a thin cotton cloth. Besides that, now there are also instant baby swaddling that lives covered with zippers or velcro.
Are there negative sides to swaddling a baby?
One of the risks of swaddling a baby is the increased risk of a baby experiencing sudden death syndrome, especially if parents have the wrong technique in making a baby. It is important to always place the baby lying on his back, not on his stomach. In addition, avoid membedong baby too tight, especially on the legs. This can actually interfere with its development.
Tips for Safe Baby Swaddling
After understanding various things about baby swaddling, Mother also needs to know some safe baby swaddling tips:- Make sure the fabric to swaddle does not extend over his shoulder. Also do not let the cloth touch the chin, because the baby can think of the cloth as breast for feeding.
- Leave the head uncovered by swaddling cloth.
- Swaddling should be installed not too tight. Even if you are being swaddled, make sure the baby's legs can still move inside.
- So that your little one calmer, Mother can membedongnya while humming softly or invite her to talk softly.
- Do not let your baby heat in swaddling cloth. This is the reason Mother needs to check her body temperature regularly.
- Avoid membedong Little if he was sleeping with Mother. In addition to feeling hot, Mother's body can be too close or even befall your Little who can not move in swaddling.
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