With the end of the year traditionally high season for a deluge of new babies, we wanted to re-post some oldies but goodies.
One thing in particular that I have been obsessed with is swaddling. The twins were literally taken from the womb & placed immediately into a swaddle.
Here is what a swaddle looks like.
This simple technique mastered by many hospitals to comfort a newborns is preached to new moms as they take their lil’ ones home & boy does it work. The twins stay nestled in a swaddle all day & night. They are completely at ease. It’s when they are taken out of the swaddle for one of their many changes that it gets loud.
Swaddling is quick & easy. Most swaddle blankets even include instruction. Check out these photos to show you how to properly swaddle a baby.
- Keeps baby cozy and mimics the womb
- Helps reduce nighttime scratching
- Helps regulate baby’s temperature until that fully develops
- Can soothe an overstimulated lil’ one
This technique definitely isn’t a one-size fits all solution for helping a lil’ one sleep, but it sure works on my twin nieces & was highly recommended by the nursing staff at Mount Sinai.
-LB aka Aunt Linny