Preemie Swaddling Wrap

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A preemie swaddling wrap can help your baby feel safe and secure, allowing you to feel more rested as well.

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Features of a Preemie Swaddling Wrap

If your baby is premature, it means she came into the world before she was quite ready to make her entrance.

Baby swaddling isn't a new concept, and it is a practice seen all over the world in numerous cultures. Swaddling a baby can make him feel more secure, often enabling him to sleep longer and better.

If you are in need of a preemie swaddling wrap, you may want to search for one with the following features:

  • Most preemies spend some time in the NICU, so choose a swaddling wrap that won't interfere with any necessary tubes or wires, IVs or pipe lines.
  • Many swaddling wraps also come with positioning aids, which allow you to place a newborn in a specific position.
  • Choose a wrap that can be used whether he is on his back or his side.
  • Because some babies tend to break out of a wrap, look for one that can be used with and without the arms being swaddled.
  • The wrap you choose should offer firm support to the body, neck and head.
  • The most convenient and simple-to-use wraps generally have an overlapping front cover.
  • Look for a wrap that offers flexibility so you can adjust the wrap to fit your infant.
  • A Velcro closure allows for easy on and off access.

Buying a Swaddling Wrap

Here are a few good swaddling wraps to consider:

  • Baby Burrito- The Baby BurritoT offers a creative choice to the traditional receiving blanket swaddling wrap. It is specifically designed for newborns, especially preemies. This non-traditional wrap will keep your baby securely wrapped, even as he is passed from one pair of loving hands to the next as friends and family love and admire him. This wrap is made of soft, warm 100% cotton flannel, with a quilted mat and a padded foot roll that provide firm support.
  • SwaddleMe-The SwaddleMe preemie wrap comes in small and large sizes. It comes in a variety of materials, including lightweight microfleece, cotton flannel, and knit cotton. This wrap is so easy to use. Place your child's legs in the leg pouch, then wrap the right wing over the left. This wrap eliminates the need to fold fabric or wrestle with any loose ends. Self-fasteners allow the swaddle's "wings" to stay firmly in place, and this preemie swaddle wrap will adjust as your baby grows. The leg pouch pops down for quick diaper changes while the rest of your baby stays swaddled.
  • HALO SleepSack- The HALO SleepSack will keep your baby warm and secure. It has a matching swaddle wrap that will help your preemie sleep more soundly. You can use the sleep sack and swaddle wrap together or separately. It fits infants up to five pounds, and it is machine washable.
  • Trinity Swaddling Wrap- The Trinity Swaddling Wrap is named after a special preemie--Trinity. It actually is designed in three parts: cocoon swaddling wrap, positioning aid and elevating wedge. It can create that warm, secure feeling similar to what an infant feels in the womb.

Making the Transition to Footed Pajamas

A swaddling wrap can help your baby transition from the security of the womb into the often noisy and confusing world outside. Keep in mind, however, that once your baby is old enough to kick himself loose from the wrap, it's time to switch to footed pajamas. If he is able to kick himself free, he may accidentally send the wrap over his head, which could put him at risk for suffocation.

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