SWADDLING A BABY

Drug exposed infants cannot do three things simultaneously. They cannot control their bodies, breathe and suck at the same time. If they are focused on trying to control the discomfort in their bodies, they cannot focus on feeding or sleeping. Since we can’t eat, sleep or breathe for them, we can help control their bodies for them. We do that by swaddling or wrapping them snugly to control their movements and provide comfort.


First, fold the blanket into a triangle shape and place it under the baby with the top even with the shoulders.