Swaddling does not replace safe-sleep practices. Read the original safe-sleep source for whether and how to use a wrap safely.
Glossary
Swaddling
A wrap used around a young baby.
In a sentence
What does “Swaddling” mean?
A wrap used around a young baby.
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General information, not medical advice. For concerns about your child, talk with your doctor or child-health nurse.