Since 4000 B.C., swaddling has been passed down as a way to reduce crying and comfort newborns. The idea behind modern swaddling is that the blanket creates a womb-like cocoon that babies can feel safe and protected in. The baby feels a sense of security during sleep-time as well as having a blanket to moderate body temperature. The gentle muslin fabric of swaddling blankets from companies like Aden and Anais and Little Giraffe are so important – the natural breathability of the fabric doesn’t allow for overheating when wrapped correctly. Our baby boutique is an Authorized Retailer for Aden and Anais and Little Giraffe Swaddling Blankets.
Some Swaddling Hints: A full wrap is great for infants younger than 60 days while a “burrito wrap” encourages arm movement in babies older than
60 days. Swaddling a baby correctly is important so we recommend watching this CBS feature “Swaddling Your Baby” where guest expert Raegan Moya-Jones of Aden + Anais explains the art of swaddling.