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Babies are used to being cuddled warm and tight in the womb, it helps to replicate the same environment once they are born as it gives a sense of security.

Jerky arm and leg movements which will happen a lot as a newborn often startled and over-stimulate babies, and this leads to crying. Swaddling reduces the involuntary jerky movements, hence the crying.

Swaddling reduces the ability of a newborn to flip on to their tummies, which can contribute to SIDS. Babies should always be placed on their backs to reduce SIDS.

The fingernails of your little one grow at incredible speed! You can always use mittens as an alternative, but a swaddle does the job well along with the other reasons.

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