Swaddling then, there and now: historical, anthropological and current practices.
Swaddling is an ancient practice which has been used for many reasons in almost every country in the world. Some current investigators have noted that the inhibition of movement by swaddling seems to quiet irritable babies and this might be a useful nursing intervention.
D000884:Anthropology, Cultural; D002668:Child Rearing; D005060:Europe; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D049691:History, Medieval; D049711:History, Modern 1601-; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007224:Infant Care; D012149:Restraint, Physical / Q000266:history / Q000523:psychology*; D012938:Social Perception; D013020:South America; D014481:United States