How to Swaddle a Newborn

Once you get the basic technique down, it’s really easy to swaddle your baby. We have photos and video to help you learn how to swaddle a newborn!

STEP 1:  LAY BLANKET OUT LIKE A DIAMOND

Using a good sized blanket, lay out your blanket in a diamond shape on a flat surface.  Fold down the top corner.

swaddle 1STEP 2 : LAY BABY DOWN

swaddle 2Lay the baby down on top of the corner you turned under.

STEP 3: FOLD UP

swaddle 3Fold up the bottom part of the triangle to fit to the baby’s toes.

STEP 4: FOLD SIDES & TUCK

swaddle 4Pull arms in and fold one side over and tuck under baby’s back so it’s tight.  Then fold the other side over and wrap around tightly.

Here’s a how to video I made:

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