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How to wrap baby

Some parents choose to wrap their babies when they put them down for sleep. Wrapping can help babies to develop a more settled sleep pattern.
Other parents find that wrapping is not helpful. Whether you choose to wrap or not is your choice.

Wrapping can help babies develop a more settled sleep pattern.
Older unsettled babies may sleep better if wrapped firmly.
Wrapping helps to prevent random arm movements which can disturb a baby’s sleep.
Babies with stiff or floppy limbs may benefit from being wrapped. Talk with your physiotherapist or child health nurse.

This is one method for safe wrapping.
In most cases the key to successful wrapping and settling lies with holding your baby's arms firmly. This will give your baby the cue to settle. Some babies settle best when their arms are held with their hands near their face so that they can suck on them to comfort themselves.
Spread the wrap so that you can place the baby's head at the top of the long side of the wrap, or if the wrap is square, fold one corner of the wrap towards the centre.
Place baby on the wrap at shoulder level. Ensure the wrap does not cover the baby's face.
For the purpose of explanation the picture below shows the arms together on upper chest. Another effective way of wrapping your baby is to put your babies arm down to the sides of their bodies and then wrap.
Bring one side over both arms and tuck under your baby, keeping arms held firmly together or firmly placed down the sides of their body.
Bring the other side over arms and then tuck under body.
Twist or fold the end of the wrap and place it to the side. Alternatively you can bring excess wrap to the front of the body and then fold the sides down.

You can choose to wrap your infant from any age. Wrapping may be used throughout the first year of life to help infants relax and settle into sleep. Whether to wrap depends on whether it helps your baby, not how old the baby is. Some babies find it stressful while others find it comforting to be held by a wrap for many months. Some babies do better if they have their arms out, others like their arms wrapped in. Do what helps your baby to feel safe and relaxed and comforted.
For more information please seek advice from your local GP or Medical Professional.