What is swaddling? It is the age-old method of snugly wrapping your baby in a blanket for warmth and security. In the past few years many studies have been completed on swaddling and the impact on babies’ health. Many experts agree swaddling is vital for many reasons:
• Swaddled Babies Sleep Better
Swaddled babies have fewer awakenings and twice as much REM sleep. REM sleep is believed to be important for brain development
• Reduces Incidence of SIDS
When baby sleeps better on his back, parents are less likely to use the unsafe tummy position for sleep. There is evidence that swaddled, back sleeping infants have lower incidence of SIDS than unswaddled back sleeping infants as stated in the Journal of Pediatrics, December 2002
• Reduces Colic and Fussiness
Snug swaddling soothes babies by reminding them of being in the womb. Swaddling helps prevent over stimulation and Baby is able to self-soothe if swaddled with hands near face. Infants are inefficient at regulating their own temperature. Swaddling helps to keep infants warm.
• Can Help Make Breastfeeding Easier
Baby’s extra movements are nicely contained when swaddled, with the baby’s hands tucked into the swaddle it will help to keep hands from impairing latch-on.
At Ma Maison, we carry a wide variety of proper swaddling blankets, which are oversized and lightweight for ease. We feature Swaddle Designs blankets which are the only swaddling blankets with instructions sewn to the edge of the blanket. Additionally, we carry Aden & Anais muslin swaddling blankets which are delicate, yet durable. The natural give allows the blanket to be tucked snugly around a baby without being overly restrictive and the lightweight muslin also permits air to circulate around the baby’s body.
Whichever swaddling blanket you choose to use, Ma Maison has the right fit for you and your baby bundle! Come by the store to see the wide selection of practical designer products that we have.
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