Can swaddling cause overheating?
Swaddling in itself is extremely unlikely to cause your baby to overheat. For example, if your baby had no clothes on and a muslin wrap, she is not going to overheat just because she is wrapped. Remember to consider all the layers on your baby – her clothing, her baby wrap and the blankets over the top. It is the total combination of layers, rather than one swaddling layer, that will determine if your baby is too hot or too cold, or just right. When checking how warm your baby is, slide your hand down onto her chest or feel her neck. It should be warm but not hot and sweaty. Don’t worry if baby’s hands are a little chilly, as this should not effect her overall temperature. We recommend using 100% cotton wraps, as these breathe betetr than a synthetic fabric. It is also essential for baby safety that their head is uncovered for sleeping clear at all times. My baby cries and struggles when I wrap him. He hates being wrapped! Remember your baby is just days or weeks old, and doesn’t reall
