For thousands of years, parents around the world have swaddled their sleeping babies…because it works! However, I still meet parents who are a bit confused about it: “Shouldn’t babies’ hands be free ...

Many parents turn to either swaddles or sleep sacks to keep their baby comfortable while sleeping. Swaddling also is used as a way to soothe a fussy newborn and promote sleep—especially as they adjust ...

A swaddled newborn is 33% less likely to suffer from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) than an unwrapped, back-sleeping baby. Swaddling can be used until your baby is able to roll over on their own, ...

For a new parent, the pursuit of a good night’s sleep trumps all other endeavors — save for keeping the baby alive, of course. I can attest: As a first-time mom to a 2-month-old, I’ve spent many long ...

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Swaddling during early infancy is an ancient practice, which was mentioned as early as the Bible for both babies ...

One of the more frightening risks faced by new parents—other than, you know, everything—is the prospect of SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, which results in some 2,000 unexplained deaths every ...

There’s no hard-and-fast rule regarding how to swaddle your baby, but there are a few safety measures you should follow. Swaddling is a centuries-old method that goes back more than 2 000 years. It ...

Swaddling an infant may increase their chance for hip problems later in life, a new study reports. The article, which was published on Oct. 28 in the Archives of Disease in Childhood, warns that ...

A photo of Kim Kardashian's baby, North, has revived a swaddling debate. Oct. 8, 2013— -- To swaddle or not to swaddle, that is the question parents are asking all across America ever since a ...

World glimpses young prince's swaddle, goes ga-ga. Aug. 5, 2013 -- Within hours of infant Prince George's being spotted sporting a dashing swaddle, a baby-mad world went searching for the blanket's ...