Different ways to swaddle a baby

When Should I Swaddle My Baby?

You can swaddle babies for naps and nighttime sleep to see if it comforts them. You can also try it if your infant is fussy or crying.

Swaddling is a good way to help ease colic (when a healthy baby cries a lot for a longer time than most infants).

You might want to try swaddling the next time your baby needs to get a vaccine.

How to wrap a baby on your chest

You’ll wrap your infant but leave a leg free for the shot. This can help comfort babies before, during, and right after the shots.

How Do I Swaddle My Baby?

Here's how to swaddle your baby safely:

1. Spread out a thin baby blanket with one corner folded over slightly.
2. Lay your baby face-up on the blanket with their head above the folded corner.

   You can put their arms at the sides, cross them, or even leave them out of the swaddle. Do what comforts your baby.

3. Wrap the left corner over your baby's body and tuck it behind their back, going under the arm on the right.
4. Bring the bottom corner up over your baby's feet and fold it down at their chest.

   Keep the blanket from touching your infant’s face. Their

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