Doctors recommend swaddling babies under the age of one month. Babies do not yet know how to control movements, and may be frightened by a sharp swing of an arm or leg. In addition, they are accustomed to the mother's womb, and they are more comfortable in diapers.
Necessary
- - diaper;
- - undershirt;
- - powder;
- - oil suitable for the skin of babies;
- - a diaper.
Instructions
Step 1
Before dressing and swaddling a baby, you need to treat his skin with oil, and the buttocks and groin with powder. Gently take the pen and wipe the fold with a cotton swab dipped in oil. Repeat the procedure with the second handle and legs. Rub the oil on the neck, especially where the baby's chin touches it. You can take regular sunflower oil (some pediatricians recommend boiling it), or a special one for babies. It does not contain fragrances, and gently cares for baby's skin.
Step 2
After finishing the arms and legs, sprinkle some powder on the baby's buttocks and groin. It will absorb excess moisture, relieving the child of the risk of diaper rash. Pat on soft areas to crumble any excess powder.
Step 3
Put on a diaper. Choose it by size. Too small will put pressure on the baby's skin, and too large will skip urine.
Step 4
Put on your vest. So the baby will be warmer and more comfortable. Choose cotton clothes, the skin "breathes" in them.
Step 5
Spread the diaper on a table or bed. Place your baby closer to the left or right edge (depending on whether you are right-handed or left-handed). The shorter edge of the diaper should be on the side from which you start changing.
Step 6
Holding the baby by the belly, wrap the short edge, slipping it under the back.
Step 7
While holding the baby's handle on the tummy, wrap a wide edge around it. Place a diaper under the back.
Step 8
Lift the bottom edge of the diaper up and wrap the baby in the breast area. Wrap the ends behind the back, straighten them so that it is comfortable to lie.
Step 9
Bring one edge up and fix it by inserting it behind the diaper on the chest. Spread out the diaper around your legs. All is ready! With a little practice, very soon you will be able to swaddle your baby in less than a minute.
