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Swaddle: meaning, definitions and examples

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swaddle

 

[ หˆswษ’dษ™l ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

baby care

To swaddle is to wrap a baby snugly in a cloth or blanket to restrict movement and provide comfort. This practice is believed to help infants feel secure and mimic the coziness of the womb. Swaddling can also help calm fussy babies and promote better sleep. It is generally recommended to stop swaddling once the baby begins to roll over, as this can pose safety risks.

Synonyms

bundle, enclose, wrap

Examples of usage

  • I swaddle my newborn every night to help her sleep.
  • The nurse showed me how to properly swaddle the baby.
  • Swaddling can help reduce excessive crying in infants.
  • Many parents choose to swaddle their babies from birth.

Translations

Translations of the word "swaddle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น enrolar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฆเคฆเฅ‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wickeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membungkus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฒะธะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ owijaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠใใ‚‹ใฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท envelopper

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ envolver

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarฤฑlmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ธ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zabalit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zabaliลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒ…่ฃน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oviti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vafning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฎแƒ•แƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sarmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ envolver

Word origin

The word 'swaddle' comes from the Middle English term 'swadlen', which means to wrap tightly or bind. It is derived from the Old English word 'sweรฆรฐ', meaning 'a swaddling band'. Historically, the practice of swaddling has been common in various cultures around the world, dating back to ancient times when parents would use cloth strips to secure their infants. The purpose of swaddling has remained consistent, aiming to create a sense of security for babies. Over the centuries, the materials and techniques used for swaddling have evolved, but its significance in early childhood care continues to be recognized in modern parenting.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,679, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.