WHY WRAP YOUR BABY?
Research suggests that wrapping your baby will help her to settle. This is because she will feel secure with the wrap containing her, as she did in the womb before birth. Also, the wrap stops her from frightening herself when the ‘moro’ reflex occurs. If you or your baby are not comfortable with wrapping, then do not use this method for settling.
SAFETY AND SLEEPING
When you are settling your baby it is very important to remember the current recommendations from SIDS and Kids (the National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Council of Australia)
• Keep your baby in a smoke free environment
• Put baby on the back to sleep
• Sleep baby with the face and head uncovered
WHEN TO STOP WRAPPING YOUR BABY
It is usually recommended to start loosening the wrap with a view to not using it at all once your baby starts rolling over.
It is important not to cover your baby’s head whilst she is asleep as this practice may cause overheating.
Article source from: www.karitane.com.au
