Why Is Swaddling Important?
Reduces Risk of SIDS • There is evidence that swaddled back sleeping infants have lower incidence of SIDS than unswaddled back sleeping infants as stated in the Journal of Pediatrics, December 2002 • When baby sleeps better on his back, parents are less likely to use the unsafe tummy position for sleep • Swaddling helps sleeping infants remain on their backs Swaddled Babies Sleep Better® • A Washington University study proved that infants sleep better when swaddled • Swaddled babies have fewer awakenings and twice as much REM sleep • REM sleep is believed to be important for brain development • When babies sleep better and longer, parents get more sleep, too Reduces Colic and Fussiness • Snug swaddling soothes babies by reminding them of being in the womb • Swaddling helps prevent over stimulation • Swaddling helps to contain baby’s own jerky movements that can startle him or her awake • Baby is able to self-comfort by sucking on fingers or hand if swaddled with hands near face – the n
