When to stop wrapping baby towels?

Many babies love to be wrapped in a towel because they feel safe when they are wrapped. However, when the child has fully developed physically and mentally, you will have to remove this "protective" layer and let the baby have stronger exposure to the surrounding environment.

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Mom needs to know: How to properly and safely wrap newborn towels (QC)

Wrapping towels and diapers for your baby will bring a feeling of security and warmth like in the womb. However, the right way to wrap a newborn towel is right and reasonable, not all mothers know.

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Wrapping is a worldwide method to help babies sleep better and help them feel secure. Even many people believe that wrapping the baby in a towel will help relieve cramping pain. However, babies are not dependent on towels for too long to get a good night's sleep. By the time the baby is 2 months old, the mother was able to help him remove this protective layer. In order for your baby to get used to sleeping without a towel wrapped around it, you should start slowly following the steps below.

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The time of 1 month
When the baby is 1 month old, the mother begins to gradually cut down on sleeping time with a towel. As soon as your baby wakes up, you should remove the towel so that he does not feel he absolutely needs a towel. In addition, letting your baby's limbs free will promote the development of fine motor skills and gross motor skills .

Observing your child's reactions
When I was very young, I liked to lie in a soft, warm towel, but after a while, my baby did not like this attachment anymore. You can observe your baby's development to see when he is no longer suitable for wrapping the towel. That is when the baby starts to move more while sleeping, such as rolling back and forth, kicking the feet, beating hands ... Many mothers choose the time after the baby can turn to stop using the towel. The simplest way is to see if the baby seems uncomfortable, struggles and cries a lot when wrapped in a towel or not.

Simple ways to help your baby sleep well Sleep is a way for the brain to "charge" and restore energy after a long day. Therefore, taking care of your child's sleep is very important. If you are still wondering how to help your baby sleep well, you can refer to a few tips below!

Loosen the towel slowly
First, you leave one of the baby's arm out and freely move while sleeping. When you find your baby is able to sleep well with one arm outside, after a few days, you should be able to let both of her hands free from the towel. Next is the legs and the whole body.

Keep your baby safe in sleep Put your baby on a pillow, cover your baby with a blanket that is too thick, let them lie on their stomach ... Those are some classic mistakes that put your baby's health at stake.

Although wrapping towels can help the baby's sleep, mothers should pay attention to avoid the following harmful effects:

The risk of suffocation: If the towel is too loose, it may inflate, cover the baby's face and cause suffocation.

Stifling heat and hip dislocation: If the blanket is wrapped too tightly, the baby can get hot, leading to fussiness or fever. In addition, this can also lead to hip dislocation.

Lung obstacles: Wrap your baby too tightly, making breathing difficult. In particular, the lungs cannot get enough oxygen because the wrap makes it difficult for the baby's chest to move.

-Baby is not warm enough: When the baby is cold, it is best not to wrap the baby, because being bound by limbs makes it difficult for the baby to function and from there, it is difficult to warm the body.