How to wrap a baby in a blanket?

Even before the birth of the baby, the mother thinks over all the details concerning the newborn. Especially clothes, children's textiles. In addition to the vest, bonnets, close attention should be paid to the blanket. It is a child on the way home from the hospital, the first months of his life. The choice will depend on weather conditions, the time of year of birth of the toddler. It is better to give preference to a natural product. It is not cold, not hot, the body breathes. It is not blown, dense, soft, with an approximate size of 1.20 x 1.20. We will understand how to wrap the child in a blanket, diaper.

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Looking for a diaper, blanket. The first replaces clothes. The fabric is cotton, soft, pleasant. The second will warm the child, restrict movement.

Diaper

• The right corner of the diaper cover the child. The left leg remains free.
  

  Wrap the right end over the shoulder - under the back

• We cover the bottom of the body. We refuel.
  

  We also wrap through the left shoulder and under the back

• Wrap the baby at the other end. We refuel under the back.
  

  The bottom edge of the diaper straighten and plow on the baby’s tummy

  

  Fix the free ends of the diaper in the fold

A blanket

• Put the child closer to the edge.
• The bottom of the shelter karapuza to the chin. The remaining angle bends inward.
• We cover the left child. Wraps under the back.
• We cover another, we wrap, we straighten folds.
• We fix in the convenient way: fastener, tape, without fixing.

Do not swaddle tight. The child should feel comfortable. Instead of a diaper, you can use a specialized cocoon with velcro, lightning.

If it's hot

Free swaddling with closed handles

Do not use vests, shirts, body. It should be limited to one thin diaper - the baby will feel comfortable. It is better to use partial swaddling. Handles remain free, legs are swaddled. Not tight. Now it is better to wear a shirt.

• The edge of the diaper tuck.
• Baby is laid in the middle. The fold line is located near the shoulder blades.
• We cover with the right side and we tuck.
• Straighten the folds. We cover the left, turn up.
• The rest is covered from bottom to top. Is straightened.

Free swaddling with open handles

The peanut is frightened by the movements of its own pens - swaddle completely, freely.

Watch out for the toddler's diapers. Change it in time, wash your child, wipe dry with a towel. Use powder, specialized cream. Arrange air baths - an excellent prevention of diaper rash, prickly heat.

If it's cold

Swaddling in a warm blanket for the cold season

Use a flannel diaper - a warm, soft, gentle material.

• Diaper we put diagonally. Angle overhead.
  

  Spread a blanket diagonally, wrap the right corner, forming a lapel on its upper edge

• The lower part covers the legs, belly.
  

  At the upper edge of the left corner we also form a lapel and wrap it along the right shoulder and the baby’s hand pressed to the body.

• Right, left edges are wrapped. Tuck under the back, fixed.
  

  We unroll the bottom edge of the blanket and cover it to the baby to the level of the breast.

  

  Wrap the right end of the free edge, fill the corner of the left end under the crease

Option is suitable for changing with a blanket. Before swaddling you need: wash your ass, wipe dry, put on a clean diaper, shirt, pants.

In the baby blanket wrapped completely. We cover from the wind, snow. Cover your nose - closely monitor the condition of the toddler. Avoid snug fit.

Swaddling a newborn with a head

Open head

Diaper changing envelope with open head

Peanut has grown up. He actively turns his head, sticks his nose into the side fold of the product - swaddle up to the neck. A children's hat is worn for a walk. The best option is a helmet. Closes the top of the head, ears, neck, throat.

We lay out the blanket, make a corner lapel. Diagonally.

Spread the blanket on the corner, turn the top corner of the fold to the outside, the child's head lies over the edge of the blanket

• Peasant put. The lapel is located near the neck.
• We cover the body with the left edge. Tuck under your back.
  

  Wrap the left corner around the body of the baby, leveled under the back

• Bottom cover baby. Straighten the folds.
  

  We plow the lower corner of the blanket, do not fill the free end under the fold, but press it on the side of the left handle of the baby to support their neck

• Cover the rest of the blanket with the baby. Turn up
  

  Wrap the resulting structure with the right end of the blanket, leveling its free angle under the backrest.

• Fix a wish.
  

  The resulting envelope top fix tape

It is important to consider - the head will be below the level of the body. Need a pillow to level the body.

Closed face

The way of changing is suitable for newborns. One side of the blanket is sewn in the form of a cap - perfectly covers the face. It protects against wind, direct sunlight, annoying glances, insects. Depending on the weather, a thin hat and a cap are worn. It is important to control the body temperature of the peanut.

Open face

Swaddling a baby with an open face in a rectangular blanket

• The blanket is displayed diagonally. Edge tucks inside. A fold line is created.
• Baby put closer to the top line.
• We wrap the head with the top of the blanket. We press along the ears.
• The edges are being straightened out. Right wrapped child.
• Covering the bottom.
• Left side wrapped.
• We fix.

Statement

How to wrap the baby in a blanket on the statement? The question is relevant. On an extract swaddle completely, covering the face.

• Cover we put the left corner up.
  

  Spread a blanket on the corner (for a rectangular left corner above), we place the child in the middle

• Karapuza put inside. With this edge we wrap the head.
• Under the neck make a crease.
  

  With the left end of the blanket tightly wrap the body of the baby, level the free edge under the back, on top you need to make a fold so that its fold covers the neck

• Wrap the right edge of the product. Tuck up
  

  We turn the lower end of the blanket over the child’s legs, laying it under the fold previously made

• Cover the lower edge of the stomach. We refuel.
  

  We plow the right corner of the blanket, tightly wrapping it under the back, along the top edge we also make a fold

• Wrap the remaining side of the blanket.
• Fix the tape.
  

  Additionally we tie the resulting envelope on top with a ribbon.

We replace the tape, we exclude completely. We select a convenient way to wrap the child.

Thick blanket

Wrap the baby in a warm blanket

Thick blanket difficult to swaddle. Type of swaddling - any of these methods. The main thing is reliable fixation. Use ribbon, bow, other convenient holders.

Thin blanket

Under a thin blanket is meant a woolen, flannelette, fleece product.

• Arrange the blanket diagonally.
• Peasant put closer to the top. Leave a corner above your head.
• We cover the right side of the cover toddler. Near the face do the lapel.
• Tuck up Smooth the folds.
• Do the same for the left side.
• The lower part of the blanket straightens, covered legs karapuz.The product is large, the lower part pulls out the chin - tuck in the extra.
• Right wrap the child.
• Another wrap baby. The end is hiding.

The head of the baby will be warmed additionally. Wear a lightweight children's hat. Do not throw a free angle on the face of the baby. The blanket is thin, it fits easily to the body - it will be difficult for the child to breathe. Constantly look at the state of karapuz. Small children often regurgitate. It is important to be nearby. Mom is near - the peanut is calm.

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