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Is swaddling an infant tight safe?
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Depends: Infant swaddling is a transitional measure that replicates the snug feeling of the womb & calms baby when they can't handle the random movement of arms & legs. That said, they didn't need to breath in the womb and without room for arms & legs to move they don't develop muscle tone.To tight is a problem for both. The goal is to gradually loosen the wrap & have it gone at a month.
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Last updated Aug 1, 2012
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