Ive heard that swaddling may reduce the risk of SIDS. How does swaddling help?
New studies show that swaddling may reduce the risk of SIDS in several important ways: • Because swaddled babies sleep better, parents are more likely to place baby to sleep on their backs rather than in the unsafe tummy position. (Journal of Pediatrics Vol. 110 No. 6 December 2002) • New research shows that swaddled babies sleep better with fewer spontaneous awakenings and longer REM sleep, yet are more likely to experience cortical arousals from outside stimulation. (Journal of Pediatrics 2005; 115; 1307-1311) • Babies securely swaddled have reduced risk of loose blankets covering their face. • Swaddled babies are less likely to roll over in cribs.
