Swaddling is the act of wrapping a baby tightly in a blanket with just the head exposed to help babies sleep.
Experts Highlight The Pros and Cons of Swaddling Your Child
Experts have warned that the ancient practice of swaddling a baby in a blanket, arms restrained and legs stretched out, is bad for infant hips.
Experts have warned that the ancient practice of swaddling a baby in a blanket, arms restrained and legs stretched out, is bad for infant hips.
‘Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) risk increases when infants are swaddled while sleeping on their stomachs or sides.’
Also, swaddling infants on the side or back also resulted in suffocation. The authors suggest that parents must be cautious while putting their babies to sleep. Also, they must stop swaddling for sleep as babies get older. Lead author Dr. Anna Pease, from the School of Social and Community Medicine, said, "We found some evidence in this review that as babies get older, they may be more likely to move into unsafe positions while swaddled during sleep, suggesting an age is needed after which swaddling for sleep should be discouraged. Most babies start being able to roll over at about 4-6 months.”
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Swaddling Babies may Cause Hip Problems
A children's surgeon at Southampton General Hospital has warned swaddling babies could lead to the re-emergence of the hip problem that was prevalent 25 years ago.
A children's surgeon at Southampton General Hospital has warned swaddling babies could lead to the re-emergence of the hip problem that was prevalent 25 years ago.
A Innovative Way to Swaddle a Baby Makes it a Parenting Bestseller
A custom swaddle gently hugs the baby's shoulders and stomach but allows natural movement in the arms, legs and hips, is now used by more than half-a-million families worldwide.
A custom swaddle gently hugs the baby's shoulders and stomach but allows natural movement in the arms, legs and hips, is now used by more than half-a-million families worldwide.
Bedding of Nearly 55 Percent of US Infants are Potentially Unsafe
Despite recommendations against the practice, nearly 55 percent of infants are placed to sleep with bedding that increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, says report.
Despite recommendations against the practice, nearly 55 percent of infants are placed to sleep with bedding that increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, says report.
