- Wrapping is a useful strategy that parents can use to help their babies to settle and sleep on their back, especially during the first 6 months of life
- Wrapping and placing babies on the back provides stability and helps to keep babies in the recommended back position
- When wrapping baby, allow for hip flexion and chest wall expansion and ensure baby is not over dressed under the wrap, has the head uncovered and does not have an infection or fever
- Babies must not be wrapped if sharing a sleep surface (including bed-sharing) with an adult
- Discontinue wrapping baby when baby is able to turn onto the tummy during sleep
SOURCE: SIDS and KIDS – www.sidsandkids.org