💤 The Science Behind Swaddling
👶 What Is Swaddling?
Swaddling is the ancient practice of wrapping your baby snugly in a light blanket or cloth to create a womb-like feeling of warmth and security. It’s one of the simplest and most effective ways to help newborns feel calm, sleep better, and cry less.
🧠 The Science Behind It:
When babies are born, their nervous systems are still developing. That’s why they often startle easily — a reflex known as the Moro reflex. Swaddling gently restricts their arm and leg movements, helping reduce that startle reflex and preventing sudden wake-ups.
Research shows that swaddled babies sleep longer and more soundly, especially during the first few months of life. The gentle pressure around their body mimics the comfort and containment they felt in the womb, helping to regulate their body temperature and lower stress levels.
🌙 The Benefits of Swaddling:
- Improves Sleep Quality — Helps babies sleep longer stretches at night.
- Reduces Anxiety — Creates a secure, calming environment.
- Prevents Startle Reflex — Reduces sudden jerks that wake them up.
- Soothes Crying — Mimics a parent’s comforting touch.
- Encourages Safe Sleep — Keeps babies from covering their faces with loose blankets.
🧺 How to Swaddle Safely:
Swaddling should be done correctly to ensure safety and comfort:
- Use a lightweight, breathable fabric like cotton or muslin.
- Keep the blanket snug — but not too tight — around the chest and hips.
- Always place your baby on their back to sleep.
- Stop swaddling once your baby starts to roll over (usually around 2–3 months).
💕 Bubs Universe Tip:
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