Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Swaddling - a traditional care method rediscovered

Swaddling is getting more popular these days as people are realizing the benefits of the old traditional care method for newborn. Swaddling is the process of wrapping your newborn in a blanket that securely holds them in a position. They will look like a nice bundle burrito when wrapped properly.

As published by the World Journal of Pediatrics, a study was done by a team of doctors to compare the sleep benefits of healthy infants in swaddling and sleeping bag conditions. What the researchers found was that swaddling significantly reduced the rate of spontaneous waking and the sleep time, efficiency, stage, and quite sleep. All great benefits for parents who have newborns.

Here is what the group concluded -

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So parents, give swaddling a try and reap the benefits of happy, satisfied baby, who is able to get enough sleep.

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