Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swaddle
verb
/ˈswɒd.əl/
Definition
To wrap a baby tightly in a blanket for warmth and comfort.
Examples
- After the baby was born, the nurse helped the mother swaddle her in a soft blanket.
- Many parents choose to swaddle their newborns to soothe them during sleep.
Meaning
Swaddling is a practice used to help infants feel secure and snug, mimicking the feeling of being in the womb.
Synonyms
- Wrap
- Bundle
- Clothe
