Pronunciation: /swɑdəl/
noun a cloth or blanket used for swaddling
A1 Babies need to be swaddled to feel secure and comfortable.
A2 The nurse showed the new parents how to properly swaddle their newborn.
B1 Swaddling can help infants sleep better by making them feel snug and cozy.
B2 Parents often use a swaddle to calm their fussy baby during bedtime.
C1 Some experts recommend swaddling as a technique to soothe newborns and promote better sleep.
C2 The swaddle technique has been used for centuries to comfort babies and help them relax.
verb to wrap (someone, especially a baby) tightly with a cloth or blanket
A1 The mother swaddled her newborn baby in a soft blanket.
A2 Parents often swaddle their infants to help them feel secure and calm.
B1 The nurse demonstrated how to properly swaddle the baby to the new parents.
B2 Swaddling can help prevent babies from waking themselves up with their startle reflex.
C1 Some experts recommend swaddling as a technique to promote better sleep for babies.
C2 Research has shown that swaddling can reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome.
formal The nurse demonstrated the proper technique to swaddle the newborn baby.
informal Make sure to swaddle the baby before putting him to sleep.
slang I love how cozy and snugly I feel when I swaddle myself in a blanket.
figurative The warmth of a mother's love can swaddle a child in a blanket of security.
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