How to swaddle your baby:

• Lay down your chosen swaddling blanket on a flat, safe surface like the floor.
• Arrange the blanket in a flat diamond shape. Turn the top point of the diamond down and smooth it out.
• Put your baby down gently on their back on top of the lightweight blanket. The baby blanket origami begins here.
• Put your baby’s right arm down gently by their side and wrap that side of the blanket up over their right arm and across their front over to the left. Tuck the blanket snugly underneath their left side.
• Think hip healthy. The idea is to wrap your baby gently but firmly, so they feel snug and secure without restricting their legs from falling into a natural frog-like position. Always make sure their neck and face are uncovered.
• Bring the bottom corner of the blanket straight up and fold it upwards towards your baby’s shoulders, making sure it does not cover your baby’s neck or face in any way.
• Place your baby’s left arm down by their side and wrap the blanket up over their left arm across their front and across to the opposite side of their body. Tuck it behind their right side.

Do’s:
• All babies should be placed on their backs when they are sleeping to promote reducing the risk of SIDS.
• Babies should be monitored to assure they don’t roll over. It is recommended to continue to swaddle up until 2-3 months, so they don’t accidently roll over. Monitor your baby’s cues.
• Monitor your baby’s arousal state.
Don’ts:
• Never place a swaddled baby on their stomachs.
• Don’t swaddle your baby too tightly. Babies who are swaddled too tightly may develop problems with their hips.
• Do not leave loose blankets in the baby’s bed.Don’t cover your baby’s face while swaddled to avoid overheating and suffocation