Learning to wrap a newborn baby in a blanket

Even before the baby is born, the mother thinks through absolutely all the details concerning the newborn. Especially clothes, children's textiles. In addition to vests and caps, close attention should be paid to the blanket. It contains a child on his way home from the maternity hospital during the first months of his life. The choice will depend on weather conditions and the time of year the little one was born. It is better to give preference to a natural product. It is not cold, not hot, the body breathes. It is not blown through, dense, soft, approximately 1.20 x 1.20 in size. Let's figure out how to wrap a baby in a blanket or diaper.

Walk

We need a diaper and a blanket. The first one replaces clothes. The fabric is cotton, soft, pleasant. The second will warm the child and limit movements.

Diaper

• Cover the baby with the right corner of the diaper. The left leg remains free.

  We wrap the right end over the shoulder - under the back

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• We cover the body with the lower part. We refuel.

  
  We also wrap it over the left shoulder and under the back

• We wrap the other end around the baby. We tuck it under the back.

  
  Straighten the bottom edge of the diaper and wrap it over the baby’s tummy

  
  We fasten the free ends of the diaper into a fold

Blanket

• We place the child closer to the edge.
• We cover the toddler with the lower part up to the chin. The remaining corner is folded inward.
• Cover the child with the left one. Tucked under the back.
• We cover the other, wrap it, straighten the folds.
• We fix it in a convenient way: fastener, tape, without fixation.

You can't swaddle tightly. The child should feel comfortable. Instead of a diaper, it is allowed to use a specialized cocoon with Velcro and zippers.

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Free changing with closed handles

Do not use undershirts, shirts, or bodysuits. It is worth limiting yourself to one thin diaper - the baby will feel comfortable. It is better to use partial swaddling. The arms remain free, the legs are swaddled. Not tight. Now it's better to put on a shirt.

• We tuck the edge of the diaper.
• We place the baby in the middle. The fold line is located near the shoulder blades.
• Cover with the right side and tuck.
• Straighten out the folds. We cover it with the left one and tuck it in.
• The remaining part is covered from bottom to top. Straightens out.

Free changing with open handles

The little one is afraid of the movements of his own hands - swaddle him completely, freely.

Pay close attention to your toddler's diaper. Change it in a timely manner, wash your child, and wipe dry with a towel. Use powder or a specialized cream. Arrange air baths - excellent prevention of diaper rash and prickly heat.

Description, distinctive features

“Day-Night” is a simple design that consists of only three parts - a fabric sheet, a rotating shaft and a weighting tube. The closed type also has a plastic box.

The main parts of the “Day-Night” type curtains

The principle of operation is approximately the same as that of most roller blinds. But there is one significant difference. In conventional roller shutters, the fabric consists of one layer and falls only on one side of the driving shaft. The day-night system is double, consisting of two layers. The fabric is on both sides of the shaft.

The main difference between the “Day-Night” curtain and other rolled products is its unusual fabric, consisting of transparent and opaque strips

Open head

Open head envelope swaddling pattern

The little one has grown up. He actively turns his head, sticks his nose into the side fold of the product - swaddle up to the neck. A child's hat is worn for a walk. The best option is a helmet. Covers the top of the head, ears, neck, throat.

We lay out the blanket and turn the corner. Diagonally.

We spread the blanket on a corner, turn the top corner with the fold outward, the child’s head lies above the edge of the blanket

• We put the little one. The lapel is located near the neck.
• We cover the body with the left edge.
  We tuck it under the back. We wrap the left corner around the baby’s body, leveling it under the back
• Cover the baby with the bottom.
  Straighten out the folds. We fold the bottom corner of the blanket, do not tuck the free end under the fold, but press it from the side of the baby’s left arm to support their neck
• Cover the child with the remaining part of the blanket.
  Tuck. We wrap the resulting structure with the right end of the blanket, leveling its free corner under the backrest
• Record your wish.
  We fix the resulting envelope on top with tape

It is important to take into account that the head will be lower than the level of the body. You need a pillow to level your body.

Types of zebra roller blinds by type of control

1. Chain. Control is carried out using a plastic chain. If you pull it, the rotation mechanism starts. To stop it, it is enough to stop controlling it. The canvas will automatically lock at the desired height.

   
   Chain control is the most common way to regulate curtains

2. Remote. The electric drive does not require an electrical cable. The motor has a built-in battery, which is charged using an adapter. At the same time, the charge lasts for a long time - for 6 months or more. The automation is controlled using a remote control.

   
   You don't have to get up from the sofa to open the motorized blind

3. Spring. Non-automatic control is carried out using a spring, which constantly keeps the winding shaft in tension to roll the web. There is a special mechanism for fixing it in the closed state. This could be a handle, a hook, a ring, or a hole in the bottom bar.

Open face

Swaddling an open-faced baby in a rectangular blanket

• The blanket is laid out diagonally. The edge is folded inward. A fold line is created.
• We place the baby closer to the top line.
• We wrap the head with the top part of the blanket. Press along the ears.
• The edges straighten out. We wrap the right one around the child.
• Cover with the bottom.
• We turn it with the left side.
• We fix it.

For throw-on brackets without drilling

Another easy installation method. To mount the curtain you will need:

• insert mini-type brackets into the throw-on brackets;
• install brackets with a latch;
• place the fasteners on the window sash, pressing until it clicks;
• insert the curtain bobbin into the fastener;
• install a weighting agent.

At this point the installation process is completed, the curtain can be used. Please note that the distance between the fasteners must exactly match the length of the reel.

Extract

How to wrap a baby in a blanket for discharge? The question is relevant. Upon discharge, the patient is swaddled completely, covering the face.

• Place the blanket with the left corner up.
  We spread the blanket on the corner (for a rectangular one, the left corner is higher), we place the child in the middle
• We put the little one inside. We wrap our head with this edge.
• Make a fold under the neck.
  We wrap the left end of the blanket tightly around the baby's torso, level the free edge under the back, make a fold on top so that its fold covers the neck
• We wrap the right edge of the product.
  We turn it up. We tuck the bottom end of the blanket over the child’s legs, placing it under the fold we made earlier.
• We cover the stomach with the bottom edge.
  We refuel. We wrap the right corner of the blanket, wrapping it tightly under the back, and also make a fold along the top edge
• We wrap the remaining side of the blanket.
• Secure with tape.
  Additionally, we tie the resulting envelope on top with a ribbon

We replace the tape and eliminate it completely. We choose a convenient way to wrap a baby.

General rules: how to make the task easier

When discharged, nurses masterfully handle any blankets, and it seems that they are quite capable of folding even a double cotton blanket into a compact envelope, despite the protests of the baby. After a couple of weeks of daily practice, young mothers manage no worse, but in order not to complicate the learning period for themselves, it is worth following these recommendations:

• Wrapping a baby in a blanket is easier and more comfortable if it is square in shape. In this case, even inexperienced mothers can easily obtain a symmetrical design.
• The blanket must be of sufficient size. A newborn will fit perfectly in the 80x80 or 90x90 cm format. If you plan to use this method later, then opt for the 90x120 or 90x140 cm options, since it will be easier to wrap a 3-4 month old baby in a blanket.
• It is more convenient to work with thin material, as it fits easily and fits tightly to the baby’s body. Buy a flannelette, wool, fleece, knitted or bamboo blanket for these purposes. In severe frosts, you can swaddle your newborn in a blanket for walks by choosing a voluminous and warm model with down or synthetic filling.
• To prevent the baby's arms and legs from opening, it is advisable to wrap the baby in a diaper under the blanket and secure everything on top with a wide ribbon. If you wrap your child tightly enough in a blanket for a walk and do not take him out of the stroller, you can do without the tape.

Calm baby - reliable swaddling

Before you wrap your newborn in a blanket, be sure to feed him. A hungry and capricious little one probably won’t lie still, and you won’t be able to tie your tense arms and legs securely.

Since in any business practical skills are much more important than theoretical knowledge, first try swaddling a doll to feel all the subtleties of the process. It will still be more difficult with a child, but there will be no time to check the instructions during the wrapping process.

Thin blanket

A thin blanket means a woolen, flannelette, or fleece product.

• Place the blanket diagonally.
• Place the little one closer to the top. Leave an angle above your head.
• We cover the little one with the right side of the blanket. We make a lapel near the face.
• We turn it up. Smooth out the folds.
• We perform a similar action with the left side.
• The lower part of the blanket is straightened out and the toddler’s legs are covered. The product is large, the lower part reaches the chin - tuck in the excess.
• We wrap the right one around the child.
• We wrap the other one around the baby. We hide the end.

The baby's head will be additionally insulated. You should wear a lightweight children's hat. Do not drape the loose corner over the baby's face. The blanket is thin and fits easily to the body - it will be difficult for the child to breathe. Constantly look at the condition of the little one. Small children often spit up. It's important to be nearby. Mom is nearby - the little one is calm.

For self-tapping screws

A slightly more complex, but most reliable type of fastening. To implement it you will need:

• measure at what distance from each other the brackets should be located, taking into account the inserted bobbin;
• lean one of them against the window frame in the place where it should be;
• attach it to the window using self-tapping screws;
• do the same with the other spare part;
• insert reel;
• attach a weighting agent to the curtain.

To make the screws easier to screw in, you can first screw them in without fasteners. To do this, the bracket is leaned against the frame in the right place, the drilling locations are marked, the part is removed and holes are drilled where necessary. Afterwards the part itself is attached.

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Tools

Having decided to make a rotating cake table with your own hands, prepare the following tools and materials :

• 
  two bearings (they can be purchased at any auto store);

• lumber for the countertop (in our case, plywood);
• hard nails;
• self-tapping screws;
• plastic tubes;
• metal circle;
• thin plastic.

Important: bearings are double and pressed. The second option is preferable when assembling a rotating cake stand, as they are more convenient to install.

Tips for first-time parents

If dad or mom decide to completely abandon swaddling, then it is necessary to remember that while in the womb, the baby is accustomed to a cramped space, and freedom of action may frighten him. Now on the Internet or children's stores you can find many things that imitate swaddling with a blanket and diapers.

You can teach your baby to swaddle in a similar way. You need to seek help from your parents or pediatrician. As a rule, more experienced people can give good advice in raising children and will always show how to swaddle a baby correctly.

Method 6 children's

If you need to quickly fold a small baby sheet with an elastic band, you can use another method, which is as follows:

1. Fold the sheet in half along the wide side.
2. Shake it and straighten it so that the 2 corners on each side match.
3. Lay the sheet out on a horizontal surface. You will end up with a long rectangle.
4. Grab the sheet from the narrow side and fold one edge inward first, and then apply the other. You will end up with a small rectangle with an elastic band along one edge.
5. Lightly fold the edge with the elastic inward.
6. Now fold the second edge and tuck it into the elastic. Voila! You now have a neat little envelope.

If you find it easier to perceive information visually, watch the video below.

Why do you need a turntable?

A rotating cake table is a great find for those who are interested in baking complex confectionery products.

The device has the following advantages:

• significantly facilitates the final processing of the cake, rotating around its axis;
• the pastry chef can decorate the product without moving, which greatly speeds up the cooking process;
• Often there are special markings on the table surface that allow you to create smooth and neat elements.

The rotating stand will help professional confectioners and ordinary housewives create culinary masterpieces.

Method 4

One of the simplest methods is to straighten the sheet as much as possible, fold it three times and roll it into a roll. Such rollers can be placed in special containers or stored vertically.

Life hack: Rolls can be tied with braid or elastic so that they do not fall apart.

To make the roll neat, straighten and connect the corners as follows:

1. Lay out the sheet on the bed.
2. Grab the corners located on one of the end sides of the sheet and connect them, inserting one into the other.
3. Repeat the same manipulation with the corners on the opposite end side.
4. Carefully straighten the edges gathered with an elastic band and lay them down, slightly bending them inward.
5. Grasp the narrow edge of the sheet and roll it into a tight roll.