Experts Agree Swaddling is Important Swaddled Babies Sleep BetterTM A Washington University study proved infants sleep better when swaddled Swaddled babies have fewer awakenings and twice as much REM sleep REM sleep is believed to be important for brain development Reduces Incidence of SIDS When baby sleeps better on his back, parents are less likely to use the unsafe tummy position for sleep There is evidence that swaddled back sleeping infants have lower incidence of SIDS than unswaddled back sleeping infants as stated in the Journal of Pediatrics, December 2002 Reduces Colic and Fussiness Snug swaddling soothes babies by reminding them of being in the womb Swaddling helps prevent over stimulation Baby is able to self-soothe if swaddled with hands near face Infants are inefficient at regulating their own temperature. Swaddling helps to keep infants warm. Can Help Make Breastfeeding Easier Baby’s extra movements nicely contained when swaddled Tuck baby’s hands into the swaddle to keep hands from impairing latch-on