Many new parents ask themselves: How can my baby sleep peacefully and safely? A tried and tested method from infant care is swaddling – where the baby is gently wrapped in a swaddle, which gives them a feeling of security and containment. Recently, however, the topic has come under increasing scrutiny – particularly in connection with current guidelines on safe sleep. In this blog article, you can find out why the cocoome BabyCocoon offers a particularly gentle, flexible and safe form of swaddling – and what you should look out for.
The Moro reflex: why it’s important for your baby
The Moro reflex is an innate protective reflex in newborn babies. In the event of sudden stimuli – such as noise or movement – your baby reacts by jerkily stretching and then contracting its arms and legs. This reflex supports neurological development and helps your baby to react to environmental stimuli.
The new guideline against swaddling focuses on the Moro reflex, as swaddling that is too tight can suppress this reflex. And this could impair motor and sensory development as well as the ability to self-regulate.
This is what the new guideline says:
- Promoting natural development: The Moro reflex is important for the maturation of the nervous system.
- SIDS risk: Too tight a restriction can dampen freedom of movement and wake-up response – possible risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
- Self-soothing: Babies learn to self-soothe through the Moro reflex. If it is permanently suppressed, this ability can be delayed.
Why the cocoome BabyCocoon is the better choice
The cocoome BabyCocoon differs significantly from classic swaddling techniques. The elastic, soft material provides babies with a soothing restriction – but they can still move around. This maintains the Moro reflex without frightening your baby.
Advantages at a glance:
- Elastic instead of rigid: Your baby remains flexible and can move their arms and legs – an important point according to the guidelines.
- Gentle instead of fixed: No firm pressure – the baby feels held but not restricted.
- Breathable materials: Ideal for preventing overheating when swaddling.
- Easy to use: quick to put on, easy to wash – ideal for everyday life with a newborn.
- Midwife recommendation: Many specialists praise the well thought-out, safe solution for swaddling.
Compliant with guidelines: Thanks to the freedom of movement and gentle restraint, the Pucksack meets the requirements of modern recommendations for infant safety.
What you should definitely pay attention to when swaddling
To ensure that swaddling with the cocoome BabyCocoon is safe and beneficial, you should observe the following instructions:
- Supine position is mandatory: Babies should only sleep in the supine position – according to the guideline, this significantly reduces the risk of SIDS.
- Maintain freedom of movement: Make sure that the pucksack is not too tight. The chest and hips in particular must be able to move freely.
- Note the squatting position of the legs: Your baby’s legs should be in the so-called squat-spread position. This position is crucial for the healthy development of the hip joints and prevents hip dysplasia.
- Check regularly: Check regularly that your baby is breathing calmly and relaxed and that the pucksack is still sitting correctly.
- When should I stop swallowing? Swaddling should be stopped at the latest when your baby can turn independently.
- Keep an eye on thermoregulation: Don’t dress your baby too warmly. The BabyCocoon replaces an additional blanket.
- No objects in the sleeping environment: Pillows, cuddly toys or loose blankets do not belong in the crib – risk of suffocation!
- Do not use if you have a medical condition: Your baby should not be spit up if they have a fever, breathing problems or are unwell.
- Limit puck times: Don’t use the puck bag around the clock – also give your baby phases without limits for free movement development.
- Get advice if you are unsure: Midwives and pediatricians can help you make the right decision for your child.
The cocoome BabyCocoon: Versatile, grows with the child & suitable for diaper-free use
The best thing is that the cocoome BabyCocoon is not a disposable product for a few weeks – it grows with your baby! After the puck time, you can simply continue to use it as a lightweight sleeping bag. Ideal for warm summer nights or as a transitional solution for baby sleep.
The cocoome BabyCocoon is also perfect for parents who are practicing nappy-free. You don’t have to take off the pucksack for this – it is simply pushed upwards. This means you can quickly and easily put your baby down without having to change the sleeping bag.
Many parents report that their baby calms down more quickly and sleeps more relaxed in the cocoome BabyCocoon – especially in the first few weeks of life, when stimuli are often still overwhelming. The combination of gentle containment, high-quality material and well thought-out design makes all the difference.
Conclusion
Swaddling can help your baby to sleep more peacefully – but only if it is done safely and carefully. With the cocoome BabyCocoon, you get a modern, well thought-out solution that utilizes the benefits of swaddling without the risks of traditional techniques. In line with current guidelines for safe baby sleep, the puck bag offers a reassuring boundary – and at the same time sufficient freedom of movement.
Author: Julia Pötsch
