Swaddling babies is an ancient practice of helping them to settle and sleep. Only recently has mothers intuition been proven correct by medical science. Recent studies have shown that babies who are swaddled (not too tightly) and then put to bed, sleep better and longer.

Wrapping babies snugly can help calm their startle reflex, so that they do not hit and wake themselves during sleep. Swaddled babies find it harder to roll from their back to the tummies, therefore helping reduce the risk of SIDS. Good quality sleep for babies has been linked to brain development so it is very important your baby get the full amount of sleep required. Swaddling has also been shown to help regulate babies body temperature, providing the baby is dressed appropriately.