The first time your baby visited the hospital nursery, she probably came back wrapped in a neat little package with only her head poking out. That's because nurses know one of the secrets to a happy, ...

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When I was pregnant with my first child, my parents gave us a DVD copy of “The Happiest Baby on the Block”. The pediatrician, Dr. Harvey Karp, in the video demonstrated five ways to soothe a baby, one ...

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 ...

Swaddling is one of the best ways to soothe a newborn baby. There’s only one problem: Almost none of the receiving blankets on the market is 40 inches by 40 inches, essential dimensions for a good, ...

Learn how to make a DIY swaddle blanket out of cotton gauze fabric. It’s the perfect lightweight blanket that makes a great ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

WSFA/NBC - Hip problems affect as many as 15-percent of newborn babies. It can be genetic but doctors say there is an increase of hip dysplasia in babies who are swaddled incorrectly. When ...