Swaddling is an old practice and a longstanding tradition in some cultures. It involves tightly wrapping babies in a blanket or cloth to restrict arm and leg movements. As a parent, your primary concern is the safety and well-being of your little one. Please keep this page handy so you can make an informed decision about how to care for your baby.

Swaddling is an old practice and a longstanding tradition in some cultures. It involves tightly wrapping babies in a blanket or cloth to restrict arm and leg movements. As a parent or practitioner, your primary concern is for the safety and well-being of the little ones in your care. Please read on to discover the latest insights on swaddling so you can make an informed decision about how to care for your baby.

It’s hard enough to parent. In addition to figuring out what each child needs and how to handle their needs, society puts a lot of pressure on parents. Let’s briefly talk about some myths and responses. Consider how these myths may be impacting you, and if you might be able to relax more in your early parenting journey.

If you are like me, you may be wondering how to help when people, particularly mothers and children are displaced, are in transit, and are refugees. It’s intuitive and true that infants and young children are so vulnerable in crisis. It is so heartbreaking.

This resource was motivated by the crisis in Ukraine, though it applies to humanitarian crises around the world.

It may surprise you, that in many instances, breastfeeding creates food security for infants right here at home. In a crisis, Infants who are NOT breastfeeding are particularly vulnerable and need special help.

Parenting can be challenging and know it is okay not to be okay. Mental health resources are available. Download the PDF below.