Hand positions
Up, in between or down.
Every baby settles differently. Close each mitten where your baby is comfortable, and change it as they grow.
Every baby is different
No one way to swaddle.
One position for every baby? Who made that rule?
Most swaddles hold every baby the same way. Real babies aren’t that simple. Some want their hands up by their face. Some like to feel held close. And what works at two weeks often doesn’t work at two months.
- Their comfort, your call. You pick the spot that suits your baby.
- Each hand on its own. One mitten can sit higher than the other.
- It changes as they grow. Move the mittens whenever your baby needs something new.
Three positions
Three hand positions.
Fold the mittens over, then close each one in the spot that suits your baby.
Up
Hands near the face, the way many newborns lie.
In between
Resting on the chest, between up and down.
Down
By the sides for a looser feel.
Each mitten closes on its own, so each hand can be different.
Awake time
Hands out to play, in for sleep.
While your baby is awake and you’re right there, fold the mittens back so they can reach, grab and explore. When they start to get sleepy, fold the mittens over, pick a position and click.
- Fold back while awake. Little hands out for play, feeds and cuddles.
- Stay close and watch. Hands out only while your baby is awake and watched.
- Fold over for every sleep. Mittens over, hands in, every nap and every night.
Reading their cues
Options that grow with them.
Start with what your baby already does. Then change it as they grow.
Up
Hands to the mouth?
If your baby brings their hands to their face when they’re awake, start with hands up.
In between
Likes to feel held?
If they settle when you hold them close, try resting their hands on the chest.
Down
Wants a little room?
If they seem happier with more space, try their hands down by their sides.
Safe sleep
Know when to stop.
Hand positions are about comfort. These rules always come before comfort.
- Stop swaddling at 3 months or at the first signs of rolling, whichever comes first.
- Always on their back on a firm, flat surface for sleep.
- Hands in for every sleep. Fold the mittens over before your baby sleeps. Hands out only while awake and watched.
- Snug at the chest, loose at the hips, so little legs can bend.
Good questions
Hand position questions.
How do I choose a hand position?
Start with what your baby already does. If they bring their hands to their mouth when they’re awake, try hands up. If they settle when held close, try in between. If they seem to want more room, try down. If your baby seems unsettled, try a different spot.
Can each hand go in a different position?
Yes. Each mitten closes on its own, so one hand can be up by the face and the other down by the side. Whatever you choose, keep both mittens folded over for sleep.
Will changing positions confuse my baby?
Most babies don’t mind. The swaddle feels the same, you’re just moving their hands to a comfier spot. Think of it like fluffing a pillow: same bed, better spot.
Do naps and nights need the same position?
Not at all. Use whatever works for your baby at that time of day. Just keep both mittens folded over for every nap and every night.
Is one position safer than another?
The same rules apply to every position. Make sure the swaddle is snug at the chest and loose at the hips, lay your baby on their back on a firm, flat surface, and keep the mittens folded over for sleep. Stop swaddling at 3 months or at the first signs of rolling, whichever comes first.
How do I change positions?
Unclick the magnet, move your baby’s hand to the new spot, and fold the mitten over until it clicks. No unwrapping and no starting over.
When should I stop swaddling?
Stop swaddling at 3 months or at the first signs of rolling, whichever comes first. Early signs can include trying to roll or shifting onto their side.
Ready when you are
Find what feels right.
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