Swaddle On!

Fashions come and go, and while it’s a little disconcerting to realize, so do parenting techniques. A generation ago new moms wouldn’t think of swaddling their newborns; today many hospitals give quick demonstrations as a matter of protocol. For all the benefits swaddling provides (a better night's sleep being #1!), we hope this trend is back to stay!

Swaddle On!
By Shelly Bokman

Swaddling is simply wrapping your baby tightly—like a little burrito—to keep him calm and warm. Swaddling has this soothing effect because it simulates the cozy, snug feeling of the womb. It helps most babies sleep longer, too, since it keeps them from starting and waking themselves up. 

For a quick video tutorial on swaddling, click here.

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For hot Sacto summers, Goore's carries Swaddle Designs Marquisette blankets (cotton marquisette is similar to muslin but softer due to its finer threads and higher thread count); they're super-lightweight, 42" x 42" and made in the USA.

Sew Crafty Baby's Under the Nile Organic Swaddle Blankets come in sets of two and are made of superbly soft, 100% organic Egyptian cotton flannel.
 

"Downtown Doula" Michelle Gaymon created Little Monster Blankets; her soft cotton flannel swaddlers measure 45" x 45" and come in seven patterns.