Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swaddling-clothes
noun
/ˈswɒd.lɪŋ kləʊðz/
Definition
Cloth bands or strips used to wrap an infant snugly in order to restrict movement.
Examples
- After a warm bath, she carefully dressed the baby in soft swaddling-clothes.
- Traditionally, swaddling-clothes were made from cotton or linen.
- The act of swaddling helps to soothe newborns and promote better sleep.
Meaning
Swaddling clothes are materials used to wrap up a baby tightly to provide comfort and warmth.
Synonyms
- Baby wrap
- Infant blanket
- Wrap
