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A certified sleep consultant reveals how to get a newborn to sleep in a bassinet.

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Swaddling—wrapping a baby securely in a thin blanket—can help minimize the startle reflex, replicate the coziness of the womb, and calm a baby who’s overstimulated. To find the best swaddles ...

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The ancient art of swaddling has been used for thousands of years to help calm young babies during their first few weeks outside the womb. Nowadays, scientific research supports the practice for both ...

Swaddling may raise the risk for SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) if the swaddled baby rolls onto their stomach. When you swaddle, give your baby enough room to move their hips and legs. The legs ...

Getting enough sleep with a newborn can be a fractious time for both parents and babies. While swaddling has long been a go-to method to soothe infants, parents may worry that their little one could ...