Wrap baby It is an ancestral technique, better known in Eastern societies, which has been used again in recent years to calm and give security to the newborn, providing comfort similar to what he had in the womb.
It consists of wrapping a sheet or blanket firmly around the body, a beneficial practice if the baby accepts it, since there are babies who can't stand being wrapped, something completely understandable. But nevertheless it is important to do it safely to avoid any risk to the newborn. Keep these tips in mind when wrapping the baby.
Gird, without squeezing
The wrap should be firm enough for the baby to feel content, but not immobilize it. You should feel clothed, but with freedom of movement, that you have enough space to move your arms and legs.
Turn it face up
Whenever you put the baby to bed you should place him on his back, on his back. It is very important that controls are not returned, as there could be a risk of suffocation if it is placed face down.
Therefore, some pediatricians recommend wrapping it only until two or three months of age, when the baby is already beginning to be able to turn on itself.
In newborn babies
In newborn or a few days old babies it is usually very effective to wrap it when mom and dad's arms need a rest. But this practice is not recommended beyond three months in babies that have not been involved since birth.
A small study conducted in Australia in 2010 has found that wrapping babies to sleep can favor Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) by causing "overheating" and decreasing their ability to wake up.
Three months is the time of greatest incidence of SIDS, therefore it is advisable not to start doing it in babies who have no habit of sleeping in this way since they are born.
Control the time
It does not consist of wrapping the baby to sleep through the night or for prolonged periods, but in a practice for concrete solutions, such as a short time before sleeping to promote sleep, calm the crying or relieve colic of the infant.
Watch your hips
As we said before, the position of a mummy, that is, to immobilize the baby inside the envelope, is detrimental to the natural development of its bones, especially those of the hip.
Tightening the wrap too much or doing it improperly is related to serious joint problems. Straight and tight legs in parallel could cause hip dysplasia. It is essential to learn to wrap the baby to avoid problems in the joints respecting the natural position of the legs in the form of M, or frog.
Don't wrap him up too much
You have to feel warm and warm but not suffocated. Use a soft cotton fabric that is light and make sure the room is not too hot.
Control any signs that the baby may be heated like sweat, damp hair, pink cheeks, rash or rapid breathing.
There's no like mom and dad's arms
Wrapping the baby is a practice with really calming effects for some newborns. You can see here an amazing example, it has even been shown that wrapping premature babies relieves their pain in the face of medical interventions. But of course there is no better place for the baby than the protection of mom and dad's arms feeling their smell, their heat, their voice and their heartbeat.
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