Before weaning a baby from swaddling, you need to understand why to accustom to diapers and whether to do this? Let's take it in order.
There are two types of swaddling:
- tight
- free.
Tight
Tight swaddling occurs with the straightening of the legs and arms of the baby, in two diapers. With this form, a child without movement, he is not afraid of his body parts and, accordingly, does not wake himself. This method slows down the basic movements of the hands and slows down the development process. Regularly standing still leads to dislocation of the bird or osteoarthritis. One of the five newborns is diagnosed with hip dysplasia, with tight swaddling the problem is exacerbated and leads to complication. The light form goes away on its own.
A tightly swaddled baby has a harder time breathing. The child is limited in movement and forced to be in an unnatural pose. Warming up in tight dressing is harder than just wearing clothes or in loose swaddling. The conclusion suggests itself: tight swaddling is suitable for a short period of time. It’s better not to accustom a child to this method.
Free swaddling
A freely swaddled child has the ability to move. Take a comfortable position, breathe freely, does not stop. With this technique, the child feels warm because the movement warms. A good alternative to this swaddling is considered a baby sleeping bag. In any species, the baby sleeps calmer, he feels protected, blood circulation is a natural way. The diaper provides tactile contact.
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Leaving the hospital, you can generally not swaddle the child or tie only the legs, and leave the handles in free flight. This method is not suitable for all children, and prematurely does not fit categorically.
How easier it is to wean a baby from diapers
The kid grows, begins to be interested in the environment, he is interested in looking at toys and reaching for them with his little hands. By the age of three months, activity increases, and swaddling fetters movement and slows down development. So it's time to wean from the diapers. Many parents, weaning from the diapers, put the baby to sleep with them. The baby always sleeps well with mom, but we must remember that wean sleep with adults it will be hard.
A few tips to make learning less painful for both the baby and the parents:
- Gradually transfer from tight swaddling to free. If the child does not fall asleep, then put to sleep tightly swaddled. During sleep, loosen the diaper.
- Every day, make the diaper weaker. He will gradually get used to it, he will sleep calmer every night. In the afternoon after three months it is better not to swaddle, so the child will get used to his hands and stop being scared.
- Lay the baby in your arms, holding it tightly to you.When he falls asleep, carefully transfer to the crib and cover with a sheet.
- To put to sleep in a bed without diapers, but covered with a blanket. So the child will feel protected.
Initially, you need to understand why your baby sleeps calmer in diapers. Everyone has different reasons. Handles interfere with one baby, and legs prevent the other. Figure out the reason for swaddling in different ways. Before going to bed, it is possible to fix only arms or legs. But when the child falls asleep, it is imperative to untie the diaper. If the baby woke up and cried, do not immediately pick it up. Observe a couple of minutes, most likely he will fall asleep again. At the time of graduation, it is recommended to wear special mittens. This way you protect your child from accidental scratches.
With any method, it is necessary to wean a child from swaddling gradually so as not to injure the child. Swaddle or not swaddle the baby, each parent has his own choice. It is easy to wean from diapers. The main assistants in this matter are diligence and patience. We must learn to understand and feel the baby. Watch his reaction, what he likes and what doesn't. Only surrounded by the love and warmth of the mother does the baby feel comfortable and safe.
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