CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Swaddling is the process of gently wrapping a baby in a light, breathable blanket to make them feel calm and sleepy. To avoid suffocation, they should only have their bodies wrapped, not their necks or heads. The idea of swaddling is to create the feeling of a mother’s womb – safe and comfortable.

Detailed explanation-2: -To swaddle, spread the blanket out flat, with one corner folded down. Lay the baby face-up on the blanket, with their head above the folded corner. Straighten their left arm and wrap the left corner of the blanket over your baby’s body, tucking it between their right arm and the right side of their body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Swaddling protects your baby against their natural startle reflex, which means better sleep for both of you. It may help calm a colicky baby. It helps eliminate anxiety in your baby by imitating your touch, which helps your baby learn to self-sooth. It keeps her hands off her face and helps prevent scratching.

Detailed explanation-4: -Babies don’t have to be swaddled. If your baby is happy without swaddling, don’t bother. Always put your baby to sleep on his back. This is true no matter what, but is especially true if he is swaddled.

Detailed explanation-5: -Put your baby to sleep on his back every time until he’s 1 year old. It’s not safe for a baby to sleep on his side or tummy. If your baby can roll from his back to his side or tummy and back again, it’s OK if he changes positions while sleeping. Dress your baby in light sleep clothes.