Activity Two

Some research has questioned the safety of swaddling,^[1] as well as potential effects on breastfeeding,^[2] but other research suggests it can provide comfort and prevent a baby from becoming startled. If you decide to swaddle your baby, here is some advice from Durham University's Sleep and Infancy Centre.

• Wrap your baby firmly but not tightly.
• Your baby’s legs and feet should be able to move and bend at the hip.
• Make sure your baby‘s head is not covered.
• If you bring your baby into your bed, remove swaddling so they don’t overheat. Remember to follow safe sleeping advice if you bring your baby into your bed. 
• Always place your baby on their back to sleep.
• If you are going to swaddle, it is safest to do this from birth – not when your baby is two or three months old. 
  
  You can also find more advice about swaddling a baby from The Lullaby Trust.

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