Farland Baby Swaddle Blankets Super Soft 30"*40" Size For Girls / Boys

100% Polyester Super Soft and Warm Baby Blanket 30"*40" Size For Girls / Boys

How to Swaddle

Using the basic receiving blanket, a baby can be swaddled successfully. It is the swaddler's preference whether a knit blanket or woven receiving blanket is used. Some people appreciate the stretchiness of a knit, whereas others find it prohibitive to an effective swaddle. Either way, the swaddler is going to wrap the baby using a technique sometimes referred to as a "burrito" because the folding and wrapping of the blanket resembles the folding and wrapping of a tortilla when making a burrito.

First, the blanket is laid down on a flat surface with one corner pointing up, resembling a diamond. That corner should then be folded down about six inches. The baby is then placed on the blanket with their neck lined up to the fold. Next, the baby's arms should be tucked into the folded area, and the right side of the blanket should be pulled across the baby's body and tucked under the baby's left side securely. The bottom corner of the blanket is then brought up to the right shoulder, covering the feet and legs. Finally, the remaining side is crossed over the baby and tucked securely on the right side.

There are other techniques available for swaddling, so parents may wish to experiment with different methods to find which works best for their own baby. This may include leaving one or both of the arms up toward the baby's face. Trying out several different techniques allows parents to settle on which method their child prefers. Also, parents might discover their own child can break free from a swaddle, and a loose swaddle is not considered safe. There are several pre-made swaddling devices available for purchase that do some of the swaddling work for parents so they don't have to worry about their little escape artists being unsafe. These more structured blankets take the edge off of sleepless frustration as well. Various pockets and fasteners guarantee safer and happier sleeping for babies as well as for their parents.