How can my baby suck her fingers, if she’s swaddled?
Good question! The parent has to decide how proficient the baby is at doing this. Most babies are unable to successfully suck their thumb or other finger at this young age and it does not warrant leaving an arm loose for that purpose. A newborn will be better soothed for a much longer period of time by having both arms swaddled, particularly because of the uncontrollable movement of the baby’s arms, which tend to consistently wake her throughout the night.
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