Swaddling Instructions

1. Position swaddling wrap on a flat surface so it looks like a diamond. Fold the top corner down approximately 15cm.
2. Fold left corner of the blanket of the baby’s body so it comfortably hugs the baby’s arms and chest.
3. Lift the bottom corner over the baby’s body and tuck under the baby’s left shoulder making sure it is smooth.
4. Lift the right corner over baby’s body, then all the way around body tucking in at the fold near baby’s left shoulder.
5. Position you baby on their back.
6. Wrap below the neck with the face uncovered (please note that fabric near the baby’s cheeks can stimulate a response and wake them).
7. Wrap baby in a natural position – do not straighten.
8. Do not wrap too tight, allow for hip and chest wall movement.
9. Ensure baby is not overdressed under the wrap.
10. Bed sharing with baby can be hazardous especially when wrapped.

Swaddling techniques are many and varied, use what is right for your baby.