Whenever a child is born, the responsibility of caring for them falls on the elders of the family. It's usually the grandmother or great-grandmother who takes care of the baby, including massages and other activities. You've often seen newborns wrapped in swaddling clothes. People also do the same during photoshoots, where the baby's arms and legs are completely wrapped in cloth, leaving only the face visible. There are many myths surrounding this, which is why some people wrap their babies tightly. Today, we're explaining the real reasoning behind this practice.

Why do people wrap their hands and feet?

First, let's understand why people wrap their babies' hands and feet tightly. The reasoning given for this practice for years is that it prevents the baby's arms and legs from becoming crooked. This is why some people pull the arms and legs apart and then wrap the baby tightly. However, this practice is completely wrong and can be distressing.

This is a complete myth.

Now, if you also think that a baby's arms and legs need to be tied tightly to straighten them, you're wrong. For the first few months after birth, the baby's arms and legs remain bent in the position they were in the womb. As the baby grows, their arms and legs begin to straighten. Therefore, there's no point in causing such discomfort to the baby.

This is the real reason for swaddling a baby.

Now, let me tell you the real reason for swaddling or tying a baby. This is because babies have a habit of suddenly jerking their arms and legs, which they acquire from their mother's womb. When a baby does this in their sleep, the sudden jerk wakes them up and frightens them. That's why the baby's arms and legs are wrapped tightly. There's no need to tie them tightly, as you only need to stop the jerking.

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