Bamboo swaddle - why you should have it?

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Bamboo swaddle - why you should have it?

6 Aug 2020

Some parents find out their child is restless and has trouble falling asleep. Many mothers think a swaddle comes in handy in this situations. Of course, we recommend to find your golden mean and get to know your baby and their individual needs. But if your baby needs help to calm down try swaddle. Everyone is different. We know it from our own experience. One child may be calm and sleep well at night while the other child may have other needs (high need baby) and have trouble with relax, which disrupts their sleep. Swaddle can help one child and not the other one, but it won’t hurt either. If something is going to help, why not try it? The swaddles are made of bamboo. Why? Due to their multiple uses.

phot. 1. bamboo swaddle blanket 100x120 - twigs
2. bamboo swaddle blanket 100x120 - giraffes

When writing about swaddles, it’s impossible to avoid the term "must have". It’s one of the basic elements of a layette that will be useful for each of you with a child. If your child doesn’t need swaddling, a bamboo swaddle can be used as:

A light blanket for hot days

The bamboo fabric absorbs UV radiation and is thermoregulatory. It will provide the child not only thermal comfort of sleep, but also thermal comfort during hot days (it keeps the temperature 2 degrees lower than the environment).

Sheet

Bamboo fabric is nice to the touch and pro-health, so it won’t irritate the baby's skin during sleep.

Towel

Bamboo swaddles absorb water 60% better than cotton and neutralize unpleasant smells.

Changing mat

The delicate bamboo fabric is antibacterial and anti-allergic, free from pesticides and pollution. Contact the baby's skin with the swaddle is safe.

Protection against spit up

To protect our clothes, especially while traveling.

Scarf for a nursing mother

Because everyone needs a little privacy.

phot. bamboo-linen swaddle blanket 100x120 ultra soft

Bamboo swaddles are delicate and nice to touch. They are perfect for all skin types, from normal to the most demanding (it’s also recommended for atopic dermatitis). The bamboo fabric is thermoregulatory, antibacterial and anti-allergic - it doesn’t cause allergies and is safe for the child from the first days of life. Swaddled baby feels safe and calms down easier. The bamboo swaddle gives the child a feeling of closeness, allows better sleep stability and can prevent from colic or reflux.

phot. 1. bamboo swaddle blanket 100x120 - lions
2. bamboo sheet for the carrycot - lions

If you decide to swaddle a baby, remember it is about finding your own technique and good routine for both you and your baby.

Step 1. Unfold the swaddle flat with the corner facing up.

Step 2. Fold the top corner of the swaddle down to form a triangle.

Step 3. Place the baby in the middle of the folded swaddle that the head is just above the fold part. Make sure that your baby's hands are on the swaddle.

Step 4. Slightly bend baby’s right arm in elbow. Place the right arm flat on their body. Take the same side of the swaddle, wrap it around the baby's chest. Make sure the hand is under the fabric. Fold the fabric under the child's back to secure the swaddle.

Step 5. Fold the bottom of the blanket up to support the legs. Press it into the previously folded part of the swaddle on top.

Step 6. Finally, repeat step 4 for the left side. Slightly bend baby’s left arm in elbow. Place the baby's left arm on their body and wrap the same side of the swaddle around the baby's chest, making sure that the hand is under the fabric. Wrap it underneath to protect the swaddle against possible loosening. And it's ready!

If we have already started, when should we stop?

Most likely your little one will let you know when swaddling becomes unnecessary for them. When they feel more comfortable without the swaddle they will always find their way out. There is nothing wrong in this. Each child is different, so there is no bad time to leave swaddle away. However, usually it happens between 3- 4 months, when the baby begins to grow out of the swaddle or develops a natural need to move freely at night.