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Q. How long can I swaddle my baby?

Dr. Zibners' Answer:

Ooh this is a good one since Eva seems to spend most of her day with her arms pinned to her sides. She’s so high-strung that sometimes the only way to get her to calm down is a quick, tight swaddle. I’m not looking forward to the day coming very soon when I can’t let her sleep that way though. Once a baby is able to roll over, it’s time for the swaddle to go bye-bye. You can use a blanket sleeper, but the arms need to be free so that she can push her face away from the mattress and side of the crib. If she rolls while swaddled, she may not be able to free her nose and mouth. Of course, as long as you are holding her, she can stay wrapped tightly until she is through adolescence! If she remains the drama queen that she is, I envision many evenings wrapping a beach towel around my 15 year-old and telling her to get ahold of herself.

The information herein is not intended to replace the services of trained health professionals, or be a substitute for medical advice. You are advised to consult with your health care professional with regard to matters relating to health, and in particular regarding matters that may require diagnosis or medical attention.

 

Dr. Lara Zibners, Mar 11, 2010

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