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Give your baby comfort with a swaddle

At House of Kids, you’ll find a wide selection of lovely baby swaddles in beautiful colours from well-known brands such as Mushie, Fabelab, By KlipKlap and Bibs. Swaddling your baby means wrapping your little one in a suitable blanket or large piece of fabric. A swaddle should feel snug and secure without being too tight, and your baby must be able to move their hips and legs freely.

Swaddling your baby before a nap can give them a feeling of comfort, security and protection. This is because babies are used to sleeping in snug surroundings with gentle pressure around their bodies. It can remind them of the safe, enclosed environment they experienced in the womb. Here at House of Kids, you’ll find swaddles in a variety of soft materials and a wide selection of beautiful colours to suit every style and taste.

Swaddle your premature baby with Mushie

If your baby was born prematurely, swaddling can be especially comforting. Your premature baby has left the warm, secure surroundings of the womb earlier than expected and may therefore have a greater need for the sense of security that a swaddle can provide.

Of course, premature babies are not the only ones who may enjoy being swaddled. Every child is different, so some babies will benefit from swaddling more than others. As a new parent, you are only just getting to know your baby, so you may need to try a few different approaches. Over time, you’ll discover the best way to help your baby settle and create the comfort they need. A swaddle can be a great option. Mushie designs beautiful baby swaddles in wonderfully soft, 100% organic cotton. Their swaddles are available in a range of lovely colours, so you’re sure to find a favourite to match your style.

Swaddles can help your baby settle

Swaddling can help your baby settle by giving them the feeling of being held in a warm, reassuring embrace. Even as your child grows, they may still enjoy being wrapped up. It can create the same comforting feeling as when you tuck a blanket closely around them. You may even remember how it felt to be tucked in at night, with your parents gently pulling the duvet close and making you feel cosy and secure. This is the warmth, calm and comfort you can create for your baby when swaddling them.

A swaddle can also help limit sudden arm and leg movements. This may reduce the chance of your baby waking themselves with the small involuntary movements that can occur during sleep, known as the Moro reflex.

Your baby may also wake themselves by triggering their sucking reflex when their little hands touch their cheeks or mouth. You can offer your baby a dummy at the same time as swaddling to help satisfy their need to suck.

Swaddle your baby through developmental leaps and unsettled evenings

Swaddles are not only useful for newborn babies. They can also help you and your baby through long, unsettled evenings and the demanding developmental leaps that may occur during the first year. During these periods, a lot is happening in your baby’s developing mind as they learn to understand themselves and their surroundings in new ways.

Just imagine how overwhelming it must be to suddenly discover that you can move your arms and legs whenever you want. Your baby makes discoveries like this every month, so it is no wonder that they may spend these periods practising by kicking and waving their little arms.

This can happen at any time and make it difficult to settle your baby when they are busy practising their new motor skills. A soft baby swaddle from Fabelab can be a helpful way to create a calm, secure environment. Our beautiful swaddles are available in a range of lovely colours and are made from 100% organic cotton. Once your baby is wrapped up comfortably for a peaceful nap, you can place them in a cosy baby nest for an added sense of security.

How to swaddle your baby

You can choose to swaddle your baby fully or wrap only the upper body and arms. If you swaddle around the arms, keep the fabric around the legs loose so your baby can move their hips and legs freely.

It is important that your baby does not become too warm while swaddled, so make sure they are not wearing too many layers. We recommend using a swaddle designed specifically for babies rather than a children’s blanket, which can quickly become too warm. Your baby’s head and neck must always remain completely uncovered, with no fabric near the face that could restrict breathing. Our swaddles from Mushie, Fabelab, By KlipKlap, Bibs and other lovely brands are made from lightweight materials to help prevent overheating. Always stop swaddling once your baby shows signs of rolling. If you are unsure whether your baby is too warm during a nap, check their temperature at the back of the neck.