swaddling
nounUK /ˈswɒd.lɪŋ/
US /ˈswɑː.dlɪŋ/
Wrapping a baby tightly in a blanket to keep it warm and calm.
The nurse showed the new parents how to do swaddling safely.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The cloths or blankets used to wrap a baby.
She folded the swaddling and placed it in the drawer.
3. The act of binding or wrapping something closely.
The swaddling of the injured arm kept it still.
4. Clothing wrapped closely around the body, especially in historical use.
In ancient times, swaddling was common for infants.