How to Use Kiddopotamus
Kiddopotamus created a line of baby gear designed to making swaddling your infant a simple process. According to pediatrician Harvey Karp, author of "The Happiest Baby on the Block," swaddling is one of the most effective ways to calm and soothe a baby, because it reminds an infant of the protection and comfort of the womb.
The Kiddopotamus SwaddleMe adjustable blanket accommodates an infant weighing 3 to 22 lb. Cotton flannel and microfleece will keep your baby warm on cold winter nights, while the cotton knit will give keep her comfortable during a cool spring day.
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Instructions
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Lay the Kiddopotamus SwaddleMe adjustable blanket on a flat surface, such as the floor or changing table. Spread the sides out so the blanket resembles a "T" shape.
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Rest your baby on his back on the blanket, placing his shoulders at the top. Put your baby's legs into the bottom pocket, and open the tab at the top of the pocket.
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Wrap the left side of the adjustable blanket over your baby's belly and chest, tucking it under her right armpit. Secure the fabric fastener tab to the top of the leg pocket. Repeat this step for the right side of the blanket, tucking it under the left armpit and securing the tab to the left side of the blanket.
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Use the Kiddopotamus SwaddleMe adjustable blanket in your infant car seat by threading the harness through the slit in the back of the blanket. Place the baby in the seat on top of the blanket, strap him into the seat as usual and swaddle following the above steps.
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