How to wrap your baby for a good nights sleep

*Fold down one long edge about 20cm *Place your baby in middle with shoulders in line with fold *Put one hand upwards & under the fold *Take the top folded corner of wrap and tuck tightly under babies legs or hip *Repeat with other hand & tuck other corner of wrap under babies back *Fold any extra length of wrap at feet up & under the legs *Make sure not to cover the head or face with the wrap *Lay baby on their back to sleep Babies love to be wrapped firmly with their arms upwards it is a very comforting, secure way for them to sleep Wrapping baby like this & sleeping them on their back is known to help reduce the risk of SIDS As your baby gets older & can move try wrapping them looser to allow them to move at night and get their arms out if they wish - at this age the routine of wrapping can still be a helpful settling tool The lightweight 100% cotton muslin wrap is perfect for year round wrapping, even in the height of summer The generous size of this wrap, (1.2m x 1.5m) means you can get a firmer wrap than most muslin wraps & smaller babies can’t escape which can lead to them startling themselves awake The wrap will last you a long time as your baby grows, you may not tuck wrap under feet but there is plenty of length to still wrap an 18 month old Can also be used as a portacot sheet, a floor playmat away from home, privacy when breastfeeding or to cover pram when baby is asleep - it is long enough to tie corners together under pram on windy days Wash in cool water & warm iron (but who has the time)

How to wrap your baby Babies love to sleep wrapped tight