Question
My newborn is over ten days old and has been swaddled with hands and feet. Everyone says it’s necessary. I disagree. But they say it’s the norm.
Answer
By the time the baby is over ten days old, you can wrap the baby, using a blanket to wrap them, making it easier to hold and keeping them less prone to catching a cold. However, do not wrap them too tightly. The hands and feet should also be wrapped; otherwise, the baby might scare itself or scratch itself. It’s not a big deal; the baby needs to digest cod liver oil for half a month. It is recommended that adults wrap the newborn in a blanket when holding them to prevent any injuries. When the baby is lying down, it’s not advisable to wrap them tightly.