We’ve noticed swaddling is becoming very popular again. It’s not surprising, think of your baby’s first 3 months as the ‘fourth trimester’. Swaddling recreates the secure and cosy feeling of the womb.
Recent studies have shown that babies, who are swaddled, sleep better and for longer. It helps to calm the startle reflex, and creates a feeling of womb-like security.
Whether you use swaddling blankets with zips, Velcro or simple squares, the effect is the same.