Even before the baby is born, the mother thinks through absolutely all the details concerning the newborn. Especially clothes, children's textiles. In addition to rompers, bonnets, close attention should be paid to the blanket. The baby is in it on the way from the maternity hospital home, the first months of his life. The choice will depend on the weather conditions, the time of year the baby was born. It is better to give preference to a natural product. It is not cold, not hot, the body breathes. It is windproof, dense, soft, approximately 1.20 x 1.20 in size. Let's figure out how to wrap a baby in a blanket, diaper.
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Walk
You need a diaper and a blanket. The first one replaces clothes. The fabric is cotton, soft, and pleasant. The second one will keep the baby warm and limit movements.
Diaper
- We cover the baby with the right corner of the diaper. The left leg remains free.
Wrap the right end over the shoulder - under the back - We cover the body with the lower part. Tuck it in.
We also wrap it over the left shoulder and under the back - We wrap the other end around the baby and tuck it under the back.
We straighten the bottom edge of the diaper and wrap it around the baby’s tummy. 
We fix the free ends of the diaper into a fold
Blanket
- We place the child closer to the edge.
- We cover the baby with the lower part up to the chin. The remaining corner is folded inward.
- We cover the child with the left one. It is wrapped under the back.
- We cover the other one, wrap it up, and straighten out the folds.
- We fix it in a convenient way: clasp, tape, without fixation.
You can't swaddle tightly. The child should feel comfortable. Instead of a diaper, it is allowed to use a specialized cocoon with Velcro and a zipper.
If it's hot
Do not use undershirts, shirts, bodysuits. It is worth limiting yourself to one thin diaper - the baby will feel comfortable. It is better to use partial swaddling. The arms remain free, the legs are swaddled. Not tightly. Now it is better to put on a shirt.
- We fold the edge of the diaper.
- We place the baby in the middle. The fold line is near the shoulder blades.
- Cover with the right side and tuck it in.
- We straighten the folds. We cover with the left one and tuck it in.
- The remaining part is covered from the bottom up. Straightened out.
The baby is scared by the movements of his own hands – swaddle him completely, loosely.
Pay close attention to your baby's diaper. Change it in a timely manner, wash your child, and dry him/her with a towel. Use baby powder and specialized cream. Give him/her air baths - an excellent preventative measure against diaper rash and heat rash.
If it's cold
Use a flannel diaper - a warm, soft, gentle material.
- We place the diaper diagonally. The corner is above the head.
We spread the blanket diagonally, fold the right corner, forming a flap along its upper edge. - The lower part covers the legs and stomach.
Along the upper edge of the left corner, we also form a lapel and wrap it along the baby’s right shoulder and arm pressed to the body. - The right and left edges are folded over. They are tucked under the back and fixed.
We unfold the bottom edge of the blanket and cover the baby with it up to chest level. We wrap the right end of the free edge, tuck the corner of the left end under the fold
The option is suitable for swaddling with a blanket. Before swaddling you need to: wash the bottom, wipe dry, put on a clean diaper, shirt, pants.
Wrap the baby completely in a blanket. Protect from wind and snow. Cover the nose - watch the baby's condition more closely. Avoid tight fit.
Open head
The little one has grown up. He actively turns his head, buries his nose in the side fold of the product – swaddle up to the neck. A baby hat is put on for a walk. The best option is a helmet. It covers the crown, ears, neck, throat.
We lay out the blanket and fold back the corner. Diagonally.
- We put the baby down. The lapel is near the neck.
- We cover the body with the left edge. We tuck it under the back.
We wrap the left corner around the baby's body, smoothing it out under the back - Cover the baby with the bottom one. Straighten out the folds.
We fold the lower corner of the blanket, we do not tuck the free end under the fold, but press it from the side of the baby’s left arm to support his neck. - Cover the child with the remaining part of the blanket and tuck it in.
We wrap the resulting structure with the right end of the blanket, smoothing out its free corner under the back - Record the wish.
We fix the resulting envelope on top with a ribbon
It is important to consider that the head will be lower than the body level. A pillow is needed to level the body.
Closed face
The swaddling method is suitable for newborns. One side of the blanket is sewn in the shape of a cap - it covers the face perfectly. Protects from wind, direct sunlight, annoying looks, insects. Depending on the weather, a thin hat or cap is put on. It is important to monitor the baby's body temperature.
Open face
- The blanket is laid out diagonally. The edge is folded inward. A fold line is created.
- We place the baby closer to the top line.
- We wrap the head with the top part of the blanket. Press it along the ears.
- The edges are straightened. We wrap the child with the right one.
- We cover it with the lower part.
- We wrap it with the left side.
- Let's fix it.
Extract
How to wrap a baby in a blanket for discharge? The question is relevant. For discharge, swaddle completely, covering the face.
- Place the blanket with the left corner facing up.
We spread the blanket on the corner (for a rectangular one, the left corner is higher), and we put the child in the middle - We put the baby inside. We wrap the head with this edge.
- Make a fold under the neck.
Wrap the left end of the blanket tightly around the baby's body, smooth out the free edge under the back, and make a fold at the top so that its fold covers the neck. - We wrap the right edge of the product. We turn it up.
We tuck the bottom end of the blanket over the baby's legs, placing it under the fold made earlier. - We cover the belly with the bottom edge. Tuck it in.
We wrap the right corner of the blanket, tightly wrapping it under the back, and also make a fold along the top edge. - We wrap the remaining side of the blanket.
- We fix it with tape.
Additionally, we tie the resulting envelope on top with a ribbon.
We replace the tape, eliminate it completely. We select a convenient way to wrap the child.
Thick blanket
A thick blanket is difficult to swaddle. Swaddling type - any of the listed methods. The main thing is reliable fixation. Use a ribbon, a bow, other convenient holders.
Thin blanket
A thin blanket means a woolen, flannel or fleece product.
- Place the blanket diagonally.
- Place the baby closer to the top. Leave a corner above the head.
- We cover the baby with the right part of the blanket. We make a lapel near the face.
- We fold it over and smooth out the folds.
- We do the same with the left side.
- The lower part of the blanket is straightened out, the baby's legs are covered. The product is large, the lower part reaches the chin - tuck in the excess.
- We wrap the child with the right hand.
- We wrap the baby with the other one. We hide the end.
The baby's head will be additionally insulated. A lightweight baby hat should be put on. Do not throw the loose corner over the baby's face. The blanket is thin and fits lightly to the body - it will be difficult for the baby to breathe. Constantly monitor the baby's condition. Small children often burp. It is important to be nearby. Mom is nearby - the baby is calm.
