Learn Swaddling and Soothing Techniques from LunaLullaby
Have you heard of swaddling or would like to try it - but are not quite sure what it is or how to do it?
Don’t worry – we wondered the same thing too! As parents we struggled to comfort fussy and colicky babies that wouldn’t settle no matter what we tried. That’s how we came up with The Soothing Blanket and Instructional DVD that comes with them.
Swaddled is a special technique used to wrap the baby in such a manner as to simulate the womb-like environment. Using an oversized blanket the baby is wrapped snugly with their arms at their sides to mimic the tightness of the uterus. When done properly swaddling prevents the baby’s arms from flailing around during crying and helps them settle and focus on soothing efforts more quickly.
This method is the basis for all of our common soothing techniques such as motion, sounds and sucking. Babies are "swaddled" in the uterus and when they are born they often struggle to understand the sounds, smell and even temperatures of life outside the womb.
Swaddling Demonstration DVD
Watching a trained nurse wrap your baby up like a burrito sure looks easy at the hospital. But many parents find out once they are home that properly swaddling your baby can seem a bit daunting if you’ve never had any practice!
Our Soothing Blankets come with a bonus DVD featuring noted infant specialist Corky Harvey demonstrating the proper technique for swaddling your baby. Our video will teach you how to wrap the blanket so that it will hold the baby tightly and keep their arms at the sides of their bodies - a technique that simulates the tightness of life in the uterus.
Corky Harvey is a RN with a master's degree in maternal newborn nursing. She is a nationally acclaimed lactation consultant and infant care educator. As the co-owner of The Pump Station, a new parent support & resource center in Santa Monica, California, Corky was listed as one of the most influential people of 2006 by LA Magazine. She is also a published author and a member of the Editorial Board of Fit Pregnancy magazine.
Swaddle Blankets from LunaLullaby
At Luna Lullaby we are committed not only supply parents with the tools to help soothe their newborns but also the knowledge to know how to use them. Our Soothing Blankets are specifically designed for swaddling by featuring an oversize design and soft breathable fabric. Browse our gallery to see our designs or visit our products page to learn more about what makes our Soothing Blanket the best swaddling blanket on the market today.
Congratulations on the arrival of your newest family member, and thank you for visiting Luna Lullaby.
