Pediatrician Tips for Swaddling Baby to Get More Sleep

There are few tools as helpful to have in the new-parent tool kit than knowing how to swaddle your baby. This week the Doctors Bjorkman, a board certified pediatrician and board certified OB/GYN, share some common swaddle techniques with 4 popular baby swaddles. They also discuss the key things you need to know to keep your baby safe during sleep!

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Special resources for this weeks video:
-- SIDS and Other Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2016 Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment. TASK FORCE ON SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME.

Intro Music: A WAY FOR ME - Nicolai Heidlas by Chem Ocampo

Keywords: pregnancy update, the doctors bjorkman, fourth trimester pregnancy, pregnancy vlog, new parents, newborn sleep, parenting tips, safe sleep, swaddle, baby, sleep

[leonardbaez]

Thank you guys! Just a first time dad here trying to help his wife get more sleep. Your channel is gold 🙏

[skateboredg]

I am new Father to a beautiful little girl. 1 week and 1 day old. While in the hospital, we were told that swaddling was no longer a preferred method that it could increase risk for SIDS. As a professor myself, I started my research. I found the article from 2016 mentioned in this video and was concerned. Especially after being told we should not swaddle. Then I read AAPs recommendations which stated that swaddling was okay, until the baby starts to roll onto their side or tummy. I wish there was a more solid answer to new parents about swaddling. I was excited and prepared until our baby came in the hospital and was told differently. Your video and you both being doctors, have helped me to decide that swaddling is indeed okay and safe. I was looking for a video on how to swaddle best to protect from hip dysplasia and issues in the future. Just want to say thank you. This has truly helped, will be tuning in to learn more as my baby grows!

[graceleung]

Your baby girl is so adorable that I couldn’t pay attention to the swaddling part at all 🤣🤣

[sooh]

She's so cute! She likes looking left I see :) My son was a right looker. It's so interesting how the advice differs from country to country. I live in Norway, and we generally don't swaddle, and also put babies to sleep with a loose blanket. I've looked at the statistics, and there doesn't seem to be much difference in SIDS rates between the two countries.

[melissahernandez]

I’m pregnant with my second, and I LOVE to research, so I knew most of this. But hearing it from 2 professionals is a nice reassuring reminder. I’ve been binge watching your videos as I’m isolating with COVID. So thank you for all the information you are providing!

[mamadoctor]

Your baby is so adorable!
The hole in the swaddleme is for diaper check and for baby swings. Just in case someone is interested.

[kristaolsen]

Baby was such a good sport! Thanks for sharing. Really helpful instruction.

[fiammaxd]

Hi! I’m so glad I came across your channel this week! I’m 22 weeks pregnant with 2nd daughter & I love all of your content so far. 💓

[kathleenruss]

I'm a new Nana. I just Love your video's here on youtube. Thank you so much for all your content. I have learned so much. Things have sure change since I had my last baby 32 years ago. Your videos are teaching me tons of great things to do for my only Grandchild. Thanks again

[adeckard]

I’m due in just a few days with my first and found this video to be very helpful! I have all of those swaddles except the Ollie one. Adorable baby 😍

[sabitaloie]

Oh the hiccups….. In Indian tradition when the baby has hickups, they say that baby is growing✨ She is so precious

[anniecchigoziee]

Awwww ceecee is growing so fast plus she look so much like her dad

[andrewcahill]

Oh my goodness! First time dad here and I had a general concept of the swaddle from the hospital, we couldn’t ever get it quite as secure as the hospital staff could. We picked up a halo sack yesterday and didn’t want to fight with it in the middle of the night with it. Tried it before putting youngster down tonight. GAME CHANGER!

[EllieMae.]

We use the swaddleme and we love it because it works with the wheaton pavlick harness he has to wear due to his mild hip dysplasia from being breach so we put the bottom flap in between his legs and swaddle the top part as usual and he looks like a cute little tadpole ❤

[JandArt]

I love your channel! So glad I came across this channel while I pregnant and now having a newborn 💗🤗 your videos definitely help ☺️

[mydao]

Your videos are so informative. As a FTM, I’ve learned a lot! Thank you so much.

Can you make a video regarding breastfeeding?? I’m 7 days pp, and needing to supplement since my milk supply is low.. baby is starting to prefer bottle feeding now over breast. Any tips would be so helpful!

[trublsum]

What's your view on arms up swaddling? My baby hates swaddling with his arms down, but arms up he sleeps pretty great.

[KLR]

The hole in the Swaddle Me is to place baby in a swing or bouncer.

[romulusthemainecoon]

My only question is - do you guys do house calls? To Germany? Ha! Your videos do make me feel much more confident in my ability to be a parent, I'm so envious of your patients!

[emily-katefowler]

My baby is 4 days old and he’s already starting so roll onto his side😂