How long to swaddle a baby per day

Swaddlingmay help soothe your baby and make them feel more secure and settled for sleep. It’s important to swaddle safely though, to protect your baby’s hips and minimise the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

Read on to find out whether you should swaddle and the dos and don’ts of swaddling your baby.

What are the benefits of swaddling?

Swaddling may encourage your baby to sleep by creating gentle pressure around their body.

This sensation mirrors the pressure they once felt in your womb (uterus) to make them feel secure. They’re also less likely to be disturbed by the jerks they do in their sleep, known as the startle reflex (Nelson 2017, ISPID 2020).

Advantages and disadvantages of swaddling a baby

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Signs baby doesn't want to be swaddled

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Newborn sleep without swaddling

Swaddling may also help your baby to calm down if they are over-stimulated. But bear in mind that some babies don't enjoy the sensation of being swaddled. Your little one will soon let you know (Nelson 2017, ISPID 2020)!

When is swaddling unsafe?

If you decide to swaddle, only do it from birth, and swaddle your baby every time they sleep, day or night. Don’t introduc

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