some benefits of wrapping how to wrap

SOME BENEFITS
OF WRAPPING
HOW TO WRAP
• It can help small babies to develop a more
settled sleep pattern.
1. Place baby
to left or
right of
centre, top
of wrap
level with
neck.
• Older unsettled babies may sleep better if
wrapped firmly.
• Babies whose sleep is disturbed by colic or
reflux can be more settled when wrapped.
This is one method for safe wrapping
4. Bring larger
edge across
and tuck
under baby.
• Wrapping helps to prevent random arm
movements which can disturb their sleep.
• Babies with stiff or floppy limbs may benefit
from being wrapped (talk to your local child
health nurse or physiotherapist).
2. Fold arms
across
chest and
hold.
3. Bring shorter
edge across
arm and
tuck firmly
under baby.
5. The bottom of the wrap can be folded
under baby or the mattress. Some people
prefer to gently twist the bottom of the
wrap and tuck it under the mattress.
SAFE
WRAPPING
• For wrapping to be effective it needs to
be firm. The recommended fabrics are
muslin or light cotton sheet or wrap.
Bigger, more active babies may need
a cotton sheet.
For further information regarding caring for
your baby contact your local babies and
infants health centre.
For further information about safe sleeping
contact SIDS & KIDS on 1300 308 307.
• Bunny rugs and blankets are not as safe as
they may cause over-heating.
• Ensure wrap does not cover baby’s face.
Special thanks to our babies Hugo & Zara.
WRAPPING
BABIES
Guidelines for safe
wrapping of infants
in the first 12 months.
• Babies must not be over dressed under a
wrap eg singlet and nappy in warm weather
or a light grow suit in cooler weather.
• Please refer to SIDS & KIDS for safe
sleeping advice.
Some parents choose to
wrap their babies to put them
to sleep. Wrapping can help
babies to develop a more
settled sleep pattern.
SAFE
SLEEPING
• Put baby on their back to sleep.
• Sleep baby with their face uncovered.
• Cigarette smoke is bad for babies.
• Sleep baby in a safe cot or basinette.
This pamphlet has been a collaborative
production by Women’s and Children’s
Hospital and SIDS & KIDS, with the
assistance of Child and Youth Health &
special thanks to the QVB Auxillary
Photography by digital media
Other parents find that
wrapping is not helpful.
Whether you choose to
wrap or not is your choice.
This pamphlet explains a
safe and simple way of
wrapping your baby.