Hands Over Heart Swaddling, Why it Matters
The "hands over heart" position promotes a sense of security and comfort that is paramount for newborns. This particular posture helps in calming the startle reflex, which is common in newborns and can often wake them from their sleep. By mimicking the natural fetal position, with hands over the heart, babies are likely to feel a sense of familiarity, as if they are back in the womb.
