How to Swaddle a Newborn
Most newborn babies love to be swaddled. Being tightly swaddled in a blanket provides comfort because it mimics the tight feel of the womb. First time parents might have a hard time creating a good, tight swaddle. The easiest way to remember is by using a baseball diamond as a reference. That’s right; America’s National Pastime can help you swaddle your baby. By following these simple steps you can become an expert swaddler.
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Instructions
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How Baseball Can Help You Swaddle a Baby
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Lay the blanket out in a diamond shape. Envision a baseball diamond with home plate at the bottom of the blanket.
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Grab the end of the blanket at second base. Pull down to the pitcher’s mound.
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Lay the baby down gently so that the fold from the top of the blanket is at the back of his neck. Place his arms down straight at his sides.
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Grab the end of the blanket at first base. Pull across towards third base.
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Hold down the blanket at third base with your left hand. Tuck the blanket from first base under the baby. Pull the third base corner snugly while tucking first base under the baby.
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Grab the home plate corner. Bring up to the pitcher’s mound. If the blanket is too long and will cover the baby’s face fold down.
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Grab the third base corner. Pull towards the pitcher’s mound. Wrap around the baby until it is snug. Tuck the edge in the top of the blanket. She is now wrapped snuggly in her swaddle. You have made a parenting home run!
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Tips & Warnings
Never leave your baby unattended while swaddling.
- Photo Credit Rissa Watkins, DeAndre Watkins
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Comments
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newmama
Feb 08, 2009
Great article..and pictures! What a trooper you have there.. and such a great model! My daughter LOVED to be swaddled. We used a sleep sack until she was 5 months old..otherwise she wouldn't sleep. I was terrified to take her out of it, but she was getting too big and she kept "busting out. We went cold turkey and she actually slept the whole night through without it!
