I agree with Nikki re babies needing access to their hands.  (I ask mothers 
where babies hands are in their prenatal ultrasound scans.)

However, I do find the 5 S's to be very helpful, especially in the hospital 
situation where babies are forever being examined, heel sticked etc. A 
disorganised baby does not breastfeed well.   I do strongly emphasize that 
it's only for really distressed babies and if they should fall asleep, I 
suggest that the blanket is gently loosened so that baby has access to a 
hand when he wakes up.

Mothers around the world have been using these techniques instinctively - 
especially the Swinging and Shushing - in fact after swaddling the baby I 
ask mothers what to do next (swing) and what to say (shush) - they always 
know!  A good time to emphasize that they do have instincts!

Jean Ridler  RN  RM  IBCLC
South Africa   [log in to unmask] 

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