Won’t my baby become dependent on swaddling?
It is likely that your newborn will come to rely on being swaddled to easily fall asleep at night, but swaddling gives your baby the comfort she needs. And it gives parents a reliable tool to help soothe their baby. As she grows older, she will become less dependent on swaddling. Around 6 months, she will have more control over her arms and legs, and will also be able to self-soothe more easily. Like most things, you and your baby will learn together when you're ready to stop swaddling, and it should be an easy, gradual process.
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