When Should Babies Stop Swaddling?

Baddling a baby has long been known to soothe and make babies sleep more soundly. However, until what age is it actually recommended for babies to be swaddled? To know the answer, let's see the explanation in this article.

Even though it has benefits, it doesn't mean that babies can be swaddled all the time, bro. The reason is, swaddling a baby for too long can also increase the risk of having health problems, you know.

When Should Babies Stop Swaddling?

Risks of a baby being swaddled

Even though the baby seems to be less mobile and seems calmer when swaddled, there are some risks that This can happen if he is swaddled for too long, namely:

Pelvic deformity

Some parents think that swaddling their baby tightly and for a long time can keeps baby's legs from bending In fact, if the baby is swaddled too tightly with the legs straightened and brought together, it can actually increase the risk of developing pelvic abnormalities.

Sudden death syndrome (SIDS)

Sudden infant death syndrome or SIDS is a condition when a healthy baby suddenly dies without a known cause. Usually, this condition occurs when the baby is sleeping.

Babies can have SIDS if when they are swaddled they change their position to face down (supine) or sideways which makes it difficult for them to breathe. In addition, SIDS can also occur when the swaddle is too loose, causing the cloth to shift and cover the baby's mouth and nose.

When Should Babies Stop Swaddling?

Swaddling a newborn can indeed provide benefits. However, considering the risks previously described, don't swaddle him for too long, OK.

You should stop swaddling your baby when he is 2 or 3 months old. The reason is, at this age, babies tend to start moving a lot, rolling over, and learning to prone themselves.

To break the habit of swaddling a baby, you need to do it gradually. This is because some babies may become fussy because they feel they have lost the role of the swaddling cloth that can make them sleep soundly, warmly, and comfortably. start to be removed or removed, first try by removing some of the swaddling cloth first. Then, let one hand of the baby be free from the swaddle.

If the baby feels he is getting used to it, let his hands be free from the swaddle and the chest until the legs are still wrapped in the swaddle.

Next, try to loosen the swaddle a little at a time and gradually try not to swaddle the baby again. Let all parts of his body move freely without being swaddled.

If the baby is still not used to being without a swaddle and is a bit fussy when he wants to sleep, you can try several other ways to calm him down, such as creating a calm and comfortable atmosphere while sleeping, giving pacifiers, and reading fairy tales before going to bed.

However, if these methods still don't help your baby get used to being out of the swaddle, don't hesitate to consult a doctor about this, Bun, to get good advice. right.

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