Wrapping your baby in a cloth is an age-old way of helping her to feel safe and sleep well. The theory is that wrapping a baby gives her a feeling similar to being in the womb, so she feels safe.

Sleep is crucial to a newborn baby's health—as well as every parent's sanity, but there is more to getting a good night's rest than a simple blanket. Newsweek asked the experts to explain how to dress ...

KUTV — Newborn babies often sleep better when swaddled. But how babies are swaddled, and through what age, can make a difference in their long-term sleep patterns — and help reduce the risk of Sudden ...

For thousands of years, parents around the world have swaddled their sleeping babies…because it works! However, I still meet parents who are a bit confused about it: “Shouldn’t babies’ hands be free ...

Swaddling is a traditional practice of wrapping a baby up gently in a light, breathable blanket to help them feel calm and sleep. Swaddling can help your newborn baby feel safe and secure, and be used ...

Many parents turn to either swaddles or sleep sacks to keep their baby comfortable while sleeping. Swaddling also is used as a way to soothe a fussy newborn and promote sleep—especially as they adjust ...

Generally speaking, babies and sleep and blankets do not go hand-in-hand. For many years, the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended babies be put to sleep on their backs, on a firm sleep ...

Anxiety around everything baby sleep-related has become an almost overwhelming topic for new parents. At the hospital, the nurse wraps your baby in an expert swaddle, but when you get home your ...

Swaddling recreates the cozy comfort of the womb and helps babies feel snug, safe, and secure. And, more often than not, babies who feel snug, safe, and secure cry less and sleep more — a boon for any ...

A new study in the May 2106 journal Pediatrics says swaddling may increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome when babies are put on their stomach or side to sleep. The SIDS risk was also higher ...

Aden and Anais swaddling blankets are the latest and most popular swaddling blanket around. Aden and Anais is a company created by two Australian women (who moved to the US 10 years ago). They ...

It seems like there are a million accessories new parents are supposed to get for their babies — and honestly, you can probably do without the specialty bottle cozies and wipes warmers. One item, ...