How to Swaddle a Baby, Labor and Delivery Nurse, Nursery, New Mom Skill

Learn how to swaddle a baby using a cotton muslin swaddling blanket, as well as a swaddle product by Nested Bean. Swaddling is an important skill that you ll want to master if you work as a labor and delivery nurse, or if you re a new parent. Swaddling is great for two reasons: First, it mimics the tight quarters of the uterus. In addition, it also prevents the baby from selfwaking due to the Moro (startle) reflex. To swaddle, you need a blanket of an appropriate size. Most swaddle blankets are around 40 x 40 or 44 x 44. Optionally, you can a newer swaddle blanket that allows for Velcro attachment. Start by folding the top corner of the blanket down. Then, hold down one arm, and fold the blanket over the baby s torso while tucking it over the opposite arm. Next, fold the bottom of the blanket up and tuck it under the baby s shoulder, making sure that it isn t too tight on the legs. Finally, hold the arm on the opposite side down as you pull the final corner of the blanket over the other side o