CN111954472A

CN111954472A - Swaddling clothes with adjustable covering piece

Info

Publication number: CN111954472A
Application number: CN201980011377.8A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 丽奈特·达米尔; 杰弗里·达米尔
Original assignee: Swaddling Design Co ltd
Current assignee: Swaddling Design Co ltd
Priority date: 2018-02-02
Filing date: 2019-02-01
Publication date: 2020-11-17
Also published as: CA3089967A1; WO2019152899A1; KR20200140798A; EP3745893C0; EP3745893A1; EP3745893B1; EP3745893A4; JP2021512237A

Abstract

Swaddling devices are described. The swaddling device includes a bag configured to substantially enclose the infant. The pouch includes a sleeve and an attached covering configured to wrap around the infant. The swaddling device at least partially restricts the infant's motion, inhibiting the morlo reflex, while also tightly wrapping around the infant's torso, providing constant, moderate pressure thereto. The wrap is narrow enough so as not to restrict movement of the infant's hips and knees, while also providing access to the infant's lower portion for changing diapers. Some forms of the device include a sleeve having a folded fingerlift cuff or other selectively openable mechanism at its end. The cuffs allow the caregiver to expose one or both hands of the infant to provide skin-to-skin contact. Alternatively, if scratching is a concern, the caregiver may close the cuff.

Description

Swaddling clothes with adjustable covering piece

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to a swaddling device for infants.

Background

Typical prior art swaddling devices do not allow skin-to-skin contact between the infant and his hand. An exemplary prior swaddling pod (swaddling pod) design is described in U.S. patent No.8,607,364, which prevents an infant from accessing his or her hands. This prior swaddling pod design, which prevents the infant from sucking on his or her hands or relaxing himself with the hands, does not meet the maximum benefit of the infant, as it is important for the infant to gain access to the hands.

Another exemplary prior swaddling design is described in U.S. patent No. 9,179,711. The described design is a sleeping bag which allows the infant to suck his hands through the fabric of the sleeping bag without direct skin-to-skin contact. This prior swaddling pod design, which requires the baby to suck through the fabric, is not ideal nor does it meet the maximum benefit of the baby, as the skin-to-skin contact is more natural. Furthermore, if the infant is sucking on the fabric, the infant will ingest a detergent or fabric softener that remains on the fabric after washing and drying the laundry.

Another prior swaddling device design is described in U.S. patent No. 7,246,392. The described design constrains the infant's arms by a broad wrap feature, typically including a hook-and-loop fastener. In this design, the width of the wrap extends below the waist making it difficult for the infant to bend and/or stretch the hips and knees. This design impairs mobility if the parent is improperly used or pulled too tightly, thereby increasing the risk of hip dysplasia. Furthermore, since the covering extends significantly below the waist of the infant, the diaper cannot be changed without removing the covering.

Furthermore, the prior art designs do not include integral sleeves that are combined with a wrap or mechanism that restrains the arms of the infant. In addition, many infants prefer to have one or both arms placed over the top of the head without being restrained to sleep, and the prior art designs do not provide any function of suppressing or partially suppressing the Moro reflex (Moro reflex) when the arms are extended out of the enclosure. Thus, typical prior art designs fail to address this need by providing an option for an infant to sleep with one or more arms inside the sleeve but outside the enclosure.

Drawings

Fig. 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating front and back views of a swaddling device according to a first embodiment, with the device's cuff in an open position.

Fig. 2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating front and back views of a swaddling device according to a first embodiment, with the device's cuffs in a closed position.

Fig. 3A and 3B are diagrams illustrating front and back views of a swaddling device according to a second embodiment, with the device's cuff in an open position.

Fig. 4 is a front view showing a swaddling device according to a third embodiment, where the device does not have a flip-open fingercuff.

Fig. 5 is a diagram showing a baby in an example embodiment of a swaddling device.

Fig. 6A-6C are images showing views in an example embodiment of a swaddling device.

Detailed Description

The embodiments described herein provide a swaddling device, sometimes referred to as a swaddling bag (SSAW) with an Adjustable covering. SSAW is a new swaddle pod, wearable blanket, sleeping bag for infants. The SSAW includes an adjustable wrap that can be used to wrap an infant. Some embodiments of the SSAW also include uniquely modified and shaped sleeves with folded finger cuffs that allow full access to the hands of the infant for self-relaxation, and which support a variety of natural infant arm position options.

The innovative design of SSAW provides many safety and ease of use benefits to caregivers. SSAW provides several different ways of use. In a first configuration, when the baby is swaddled, the baby's arms are on their chest or on their midline, with both hands facing down or up against the face. Bringing the hands closer to the face may allow the infant to relax itself, as described below. In a second configuration, when the baby is swaddled in a wrap, one arm of the baby is outside the covering. Wrapping the infant in this manner provides the advantage of wrapping in that a partial suppression of the morronics reflection of the arms outside the enclosure is achieved by the sleeve design. In a third configuration, when the baby is swaddled in a wrap, both arms of the baby are outside the wrap. Wrapping an infant in this manner provides the advantage of applying pressure to the torso of the infant and achieving partial suppression of the morronics reflex of the arms located outside the enclosure by the sleeve design, while also providing safety, for example by increasing mobility when the infant rolls over with the abdomen facing down.

SSAW includes swaddling wraps with hook and loop fasteners to allow the caregiver to easily wrap the baby's arms close to the baby's body. For many newborn infants between 0 and 3 months, studies have shown that allowing infants to gain control of the hands when tightly wrapped for self-soothing reduces arousal from the morlo reflex. For some newborn infants, gaining control of the hands may cause the infant to scratch the face, causing trouble to both parents and the infant, and for infants who prefer scratching, parents may choose to close the flip cuffs to prevent scratching and let the infant suck the hands through the cotton.

SSAW wraps are relatively narrow compared to prior art swaddles that typically extend to the buttocks and even under the knees of the infant. The narrower cladding of SSAW provides a number of benefits. According to the international association for hip dysplasia recommendations, such a narrow wrap may provide space for the infant's hips and knees in an upward and outward position (flexion and abduction), and may provide a range of motion for the infant's legs. In addition, a narrower covering enables diaper changes without removing the covering.

Certain embodiments of SSAW include a flip-open finger cuff, which is an important innovation that allows caregivers to provide an infant with two options of access to their hands. In the first option, SSAW allows the infant to make interpupillary contact with the hand (hand-to-mouth, hand-to-hand, hand-to-face) via the mitt cuff in the open position. In the second option, SSAW allows the hand opening to be closed via a folded over fingerstall cuff (if the caregiver chooses to do so), and the infant can still lift the hand in front for a comfortable position.

The feature of the SSAW's flip-open finger cuff is innovative and important because other swaddling pod designs available do not allow the infant to make skin-to-skin contact with its hands. As noted above, none of the swaddles of the prior art allow for inter-skin contact between the infant and the hands. In contrast, in the open cuff position, SSAW provides the infant with ample opportunity to make and experience skin-to-skin contact with his hand.

The design of such SSAW is innovative and allows supporting infants to gain control of the hands in a natural posture. It is important for an infant to be able to relax itself and suck his hands to inform the caregiver that the infant is hungry and ready to eat. Sucking too strongly on the hands is a sign of hunger and an early baby cue. Crying is a late sign of hunger. Infant researchers and infant specialists have recognized that the first communication between the infant and the caretaker is important so that the caretaker can react appropriately and feed the infant as prompted. Satisfying this early implied behavior by feeding establishes trust, which is the basis for health relationships. The nursing specialist believes that such baby cues are important to help breast-feeding mothers to set up breast-feeding, milk-releasing and milk-replenishing, and infant-dominated feeding schedules. Hand sucking also aids in the maturation of the infant's gastrointestinal tract, hand-controlled maturation, and may also provide comfort to the infant. Sucking is the most organized behavior of the infant, contributing to sleep/wake control. In addition, there are many nerve endings around the hands and mouth of the infant, through which learning, comforting and communication can be achieved.

Previous swaddling pod designs allowed the infant to suck the hands by sucking on the fabric, but infant care and nursing specialists agreed that it was important for the infant to make direct skin-to-skin contact with the hands without the fabric layer. In addition, given the risk that detergents and chemicals may be present in the fabric after washing, it is safer and preferable for the infant not to suck the fabric, which will minimize the contact and risk associated with detergents and chemicals in the fabric.

SSAW is intended to provide swaddling-like support to infants to suppress the morronics and allow them to sleep back down in a natural supported posture with multiple arm position options and enjoy the benefits of swaddling, including longer sleep times and less awakening due to morronics or startle reflexes. The design is optimized for the lower, middle and upper regions of the infant as described below.

In the lower region (buttocks and legs), the SSAW is not tight around the buttocks and legs and allows the buttocks and knees to flex and provide sufficient space to move their legs. In the middle region (torso), the swaddling bag with adjustable wings fits relatively snugly to provide support around the middle region and abdomen, helping to keep the baby safe.

In the upper region (chest, arms and hands), the SSAW fits snugly but not too tightly, and the motion associated with the morronics is limited by the accompanying wrap. SSAW with uniquely shaped sleeves allows combining multiple arm positions with multiple configurations of the folded cuff (when they exist in a particular embodiment), including: (1) the two arms are bent and placed at the midline, and the two hands are not covered by the open folded cuffs, so that the baby can suck the skin, and the baby can conveniently suggest and relax; (2) the two arms are bent and arranged in the middle line, one hand is covered by the folded cuff, and the other hand is exposed, so that the baby can suck the skin, and the baby can hint and soothe the baby; (3) the two arms are bent and placed on the midline, and the two hands are covered but can extend into the mouth for self-soothing; (4) one arm extends above the shoulder and the hand is covered or exposed, the other arm is positioned at the midline and the hand is covered or exposed; (5) the arms extend over the shoulders and the hands are covered or uncovered.

In some embodiments, an important benefit comes from the combination of the everted cuffs, sleeve design and narrow wraps described herein. In particular, when the cuffs are closed, the infant cannot easily enter the bottom edge of the enclosure with his hands and pull the enclosure to his neck and face area, which can lead to an unsafe condition. Thus, the use of cuff and sleeve designs in combination with a narrow wrap can produce safety and benefits, including improved diaper convenience and increased hip and knee mobility.

Fig. 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B are line drawings illustrating various views and configurations of a swaddling device 100 according to a first embodiment. As shown in fig. 1A, swaddling device 100 includes a suckling portion 101, a pocket 101 with a neck opening 102, a first sleeve 104a, a second sleeve 104b, a covering 110, and a two-way zipper 108 for allowing an infant to enter and exit. In other embodiments, snaps or other fasteners may be used in place of the zipper 108.

The covering member 110 is configured to securely wrap the infant. The cover 110 is typically at least as long as the maximum girth (circumstance) of the bag 101 of the device. The covering 110 includes a first loop fastener portion 112, two hook fastener portions 114, and a second loop fastener portion 116 at the rear of the covering (visible in FIG. 1B). When an infant is wrapped in the covering 110, the two hook fastener portions 114 can be removably attached to either the first loop fastener portion 112 or the second loop fastener portion 116 prior to laundering. As shown in the back view of the apparatus 100 (fig. 1B), the covering 110 is formed from a fabric panel having loop-type fastener portions 116 attached. In this example, the loop-type fastener portion 116 is generally rectangular with rounded corners. In other embodiments, the portion may take other or different shapes, such as oval, circular, etc.

As noted, the covering 110 is uniquely sized to provide specific benefits to the infant and caregiver. As shown in the back view of fig. 1B, the wrapping 110 extends along a first axis 120, the first axis 120 being perpendicular to a second axis 122, the second axis 122 extending from the neck opening to the bottom of the bag. The length of the wrap is measured along the first axis 120 and is longer than the full circumference of the pocket of the device. In some embodiments, the enclosure is at least 1.5 times the girth of the pouch so that there is sufficient fabric to secure the baby and attach the hook and loop fasteners.

As noted above, the overmold 110 is relatively narrow compared to prior art designs. In addition, the covering is relatively "short" in that it does not extend well below the middle portion of the device 100. In some embodiments, the covering 110 does not extend beyond the top of the infant's buttocks. As shown in fig. 2A, the wrap 110 has a bottom edge 130, the bottom edge 130 having a maximum distance (as measured between reference lines 134 and 132) below the narrowest portion of the pouch. Further, as shown in fig. 2B, the covering 110 has a top edge 140 that is located below the neck opening (as indicated by reference line 142). In the illustrated embodiment, the top edge 140 is located about one inch below the neck opening. In various embodiments, the largest width of the overmold (measured between top edge 140 and bottom edge 130) is one of: 10. 11, 12 and 13 inches.

Some embodiments employ a unique combination of fasteners to attach the covering 110 to the bag portion of the device 100. As seen in the front view of fig. 2A, the wrap 110 is attached to the front panel of the bag via two

attachments

138a and 138 b. The attachment 138 includes a plurality of stitches to strengthen the connection between the covering 110 and the front panel of the device 100. In this embodiment, the attachment 138 is placed about 1 inch from the side seam (not visible) connecting the front and back panels of the bag. The function of the attachment 138 is to prevent the infant from pulling the covering 110 upwards and possibly moving the covering upwards to its neck and facial area, thereby reducing the risk of blocking fresh air ingress and reducing the risk of choking. Studies have shown that reducing fresh air circulation leads to dyspnea and increases the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Other attachments may be used. For example, in the rear view of fig. 2B, the wrap 110 is attached to the back panel of the bag by a central suture 152 and attachment 150 a-c.

Some embodiments of the device 100 include a flip-top fingerlift cuff. As shown in fig. 1A, each sleeve 104 includes a corresponding folded fingered cuff 106 ("folded cuff" or "cuff"). Each of the folded cuffs 106 is selectively openable by a caregiver. Fig. 1A and 1B show front and back views, respectively, of a swaddling device 100 with cuff 106 in an open position. In this position, the cuff 106 allows the infant to extend the hand out of the sleeve opening when the infant's arm is not wrapped by the wrapper, thereby allowing the infant to give the infant a cue and relax itself by sucking on his or her hand.

Each cuff 106 is sized so that when it is in the closed position, it is extremely difficult or even impossible for the infant to open the cuff 106. As shown in fig. 1A, the length of each cuff 106 can be measured along the longitudinal axis of the corresponding sleeve. The length of the cuff is long enough so that when the cuff is closed, it forms a deep "pocket" that cannot be easily reversed by the force applied to the end of the cuff by extension of the infant's hand/arm. The deeper pocket further prevents the infant from twisting his hands over the material layer in the closed cuff 106. In some embodiments, each cuff 106 is at least 2.5 inches, preferably 2.75 inches in length.

The sleeves of the device 100 are also sized to bring the infant's hands closer to the infant's head and body. As shown in fig. 1A, the length of each sleeve (measured from the shoulder of swaddling device 100 to the end of sleeve 104) is relatively short compared to the arm length of a typical infant. In some embodiments, the length of the sleeve is between 3.0 and 4.0 inches. The short sleeve length (along with other features discussed herein) allows the swaddling device 100 to provide partial suppression of the morronics reflex when one or more arms of the infant are outside of the enclosure. The sleeve provides some restraint to the infant's arm, but is not as great as the restraint provided by a wrap blanket or swaddling device used to lock the infant's arm.

The sleeve extends upward in a Y-shaped configuration with its distal end above the shoulder line of swaddling device 100. As described above, a sleeve shorter than a standard sleeve provides resistance to full extension with the fingered cuff closed. The contour of the sleeves can follow the position of the arms of the infant when sleeping in a natural position with the hands above its head. Each sleeve has sufficient space to accommodate the infant's arms and hands within the sleeve so that the infant can fall asleep in a number of natural positions including: the hands are on the chest, the hands are flush with the shoulders and the elbows are on the side of the body, the arms reach above the shoulders in a descending posture. The cuff allows limited movement and provides local suppression of arm movement associated with morronics.

Fig. 2A and 2B show front and back views, respectively, of swaddling device 100 with cuff 106 in a closed position. For caregivers concerned with facial lacerations, when the cuff 106 is in the closed position, they contain the baby's hands in a swaddling bag to prevent the baby from extending his or her hands out of the swaddling bag. Note that in this and other embodiments, the folded cuffs may be configured so that they are in a closed position when folded over from front to back (as shown), or so that they are in a closed position when folded over from back to front.

The swaddling device 100 is designed to support the infant with swaddling support to inhibit the morronics and allow the infant to lie supine in a naturally supported position in a variety of arm positions, and to enjoy the benefits of wrapping, including longer infant sleep and less arousal from the morronics or startle reflex.

The swaddling device 100 includes three distinct sections or regions, each optimized to provide one or more important functions or support for the infant. In the bottom (buttocks and legs), the device 100 does not closely surround the buttocks and legs and allows the buttocks and knees to bend and provides sufficient space to move the legs. In the middle (torso), the swaddling device 100 is relatively tight to provide support around the middle and the stomach, which helps to keep the baby safe. At the top (chest, arms and hands), the swaddling device 100 is tight but not too tight, partially inhibiting activities related to morronics and giving the infant a choice of various arm positions to sleep in a natural and comfortable position. The selection of the arm position includes: the arms are bent and the hands are placed at the midline of the swaddling bag; the arms are upward and the hands are arranged in parallel with the shoulders in the swaddling bag; the arm part is upward and the hand part is positioned above the shoulder part in the swaddling bag; or arm up and hand out of swaddling bag for baby skin-to-skin sucking for baby cueing and self-relaxation.

Fig. 3A and 3B show front and back views of a second embodiment of a swaddling device 200 according to a second embodiment. The device 200 differs from the device 100 of the first embodiment (fig. 1 and 2) in that the covering 110 of the device 200 is longer and does not include any fasteners. Note that the covering 110 shown here also includes a fastener attached to the front side of the device 100 to inhibit upward movement of the covering 110.

Fig. 4 shows a front view of a third embodiment of a swaddling device 300. The device 300 differs from the device 100 of the first embodiment (fig. 1 and 2) in that the device 300 does not include a folded-over fingerstall. While three embodiments have been shown and described above, in other embodiments, various features may be combined differently. For example, another embodiment may include a long wrap with fasteners and no folded cuffs.

Fig. 5 is a line drawing illustrating a baby 502 within a swaddling device 500 according to an example embodiment. Note that the left hand of the infant is exposed and the right hand is safely received in the openable sleeve by the cover.

Fig. 5 also shows the relative sizes of the top, middle and bottom portions with respect to the body size of the infant. At the top, the sleeves and chest (under the wrap, not shown) of device 600 are tighter to reduce and inhibit upper body movement associated with the morronics reflex. In the middle, the swaddling device 600 fits relatively snugly in the abdomen area of the baby. The fit in this area helps to provide safety to the infant. At the bottom, the swaddling device 600 is loose enough to allow the infant's buttocks and knees to bend while reducing and partially inhibiting lower body activity associated with the morronics reflex.

The top, middle and bottom of the swaddling device are sized to provide the advantages identified by the inventors (including suppression of morro reflex, hip health, etc.). In some embodiments, the middle of the swaddling device has a girth in the range of 13 to 17 inches, where the girth varies depending on whether the device is configured for the size of a premature infant, a newborn infant, or a larger infant. The girth of the middle part is designed to be 5-10% smaller than that of the baby belly. The smaller girth, in combination with the use of a stretchable fabric structure, provides a gentle and constant pressure on the abdomen of the baby.

The maximum girth of the bulbous bottom portion, as opposed to the size of the central portion, may be in the range of 21 to 26 inches. In contrast, the maximum girth of the bottom portion is at least 40% greater than the average girth of the middle portion. In a typical embodiment, the maximum girth of the bottom portion is about 50% longer than the average girth of the middle portion. In some embodiments, the shape of the central portion is substantially cylindrical in that its girth varies by no more than 10% throughout. In other embodiments, for example, as shown in FIG. 1A, the waist of the middle portion is narrower than its top and bottom ends.

Fig. 6A-6C are images illustrating multiple views of an exemplary swaddling device 600. Fig. 6A shows a device 600, wherein the infant is not shown. Device 600 has an everted cuff in an open position. Fig. 6B shows the device 600 with the infant wrapped in a wrap. Note that the right hand of the infant is exposed through the folded cuff. Fig. 6C shows the device with the infant wrapped with the wrap and both arms and hands wrapped with the wrap. Fig. 6C shows the access opening provided by the narrow wrapper construction, which allows a caregiver to access the diaper and legs of the infant without removing the enclosure.

The embodiments shown and described herein may be primarily manufactured from front and rear fabric panels that are sewn together along their respective peripheries. The fabric panel is made of soft and resilient cotton or substantially cotton-based fabric. In some cases, the fabric may include synthetic elastic fibers, such as spandex. Various blends of cotton, synthetic fibers, semi-synthetic fibers, and/or elastic fibers may be used.

While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, as noted above, many changes can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the scope of the invention is not limited by the disclosure above.

Claims

1. A swaddling device comprising:

a pouch comprising a left side, a right side, a top, a middle, and a bottom, wherein the pouch is configured to substantially enclose an infant, wherein the pouch comprises a neck opening;

a first sleeve portion coupled to the pouch on a first side of the neck opening;

a second sleeve portion coupled to the pouch on a second side of the neck opening, wherein the second side is opposite the first side; and

a wrap operable to wrap around a portion of the infant's arms and torso, wherein the wrap extends along a first axis that is perpendicular to a second axis that extends from the neck opening to a bottom of the pouch, wherein the wrap has a length measured along the first axis, wherein the length is greater than a maximum girth of the pouch, wherein the wrap has a top end and a bottom end, wherein the top end is located below the neck opening, wherein the bottom end is located below the top end and above the bottom of the pouch, and

wherein the swaddling device at least partially restricts the infant's movement, thereby inhibiting morronics while also tightly wrapping around the infant's torso, thereby providing constant and moderate pressure thereto.

2. The swaddle device of claim 1 wherein the average girth of the bottom portion is greater than the average girth of the middle portion, wherein the bottom portion is configured to provide space for the infant to bend and stretch its hips and knees while moderately limiting range of motion and partially inhibiting morlo reflexes.

3. The swaddling device of claim 1 wherein the covering has a maximum width measured along the second axis between the top end and the bottom end, wherein the maximum width is less than 13 inches.

4. The swaddling device of claim 1 wherein a bottom end of the covering is no more than 4 inches below a narrowest portion of the middle of the sack.

5. The swaddling device of claim 1 wherein the length of the covering is at least 1.5 times the maximum girth of the top of the bag.

6. The swaddling device of claim 1 wherein the length of the covering is at least 2 times the maximum girth of the top of the bag, and wherein the covering does not include any fasteners for securing the covering.

7. The swaddling device of claim 1, wherein the covering comprises at least one hook-and-loop fastener configured to secure the covering.

8. The swaddle device of claim 1 wherein the covering comprises a fabric panel attached to a back fabric panel of the bag, and wherein the covering is attached to a front fabric panel of the bag.

9. The swaddling device of claim 8 wherein a bottom edge of the covering is sewn to a front panel of the pocket at least two locations.

10. The swaddling device of claim 1 wherein the first and second sleeve portions extend upward in a Y-shaped configuration and distal ends of the first and second sleeve portions are located above a shoulder line of the swaddling device.

11. The swaddling device of claim 1 wherein each of the first and second sleeve portions has a distal end that is selectively openable by a caregiver such that when the distal end is in an open state, the infant's hands are exposed and when the distal end is in a closed state, the infant's hands are enclosed within the sleeve portions.

12. The swaddling device of claim 1 wherein each of the first and second sleeve portions comprises a folded-over fingered cuff that is selectively openable by a caregiver, wherein the folded-over fingered cuff is opened by: the material of the sleeve portion is turned back on itself to allow access to the interior of the sleeve portion.

13. The swaddling device of claim 1 wherein the average girth of the middle portion is 5% to 10% less than the abdomen of the infant and provides moderate constant pressure to the abdomen of the infant, wherein the average girth of the bottom portion is 50% greater than the girth of the middle portion.

14. The swaddling device of claim 1 wherein the wrap is operable to wrap the infant with one or both arms of the infant positioned outside of the wrap, and wherein when both arms of the infant are positioned outside of the wrap, the top portion of the bag partially inhibits arm movement related to morronics and also provides the infant with sufficient range of motion to use its arms to lift its torso and readjust its head position while lying prone.

15. The swaddling device of claim 1 wherein the first and second sleeve sections extend upward in a Y-shaped configuration with a distal end located above a shoulder line of the swaddling device, and wherein the sleeve length of each of the first and second sleeve sections is shorter than a standard length sleeve to allow the infant to easily place his hand into the mouth when the mitt is open.

16. The swaddling device of claim 1 wherein the bag includes a two-way zipper or snap that provides the infant with access into the bag and provides the infant with exit out of the bag, wherein the two-way zipper or snap extends from the neck opening down through a middle portion of the bag and to a bottom portion of the bag, wherein the two-way zipper or snap is operable to access a diaper worn by the infant when the infant is surrounded by the enclosure.

17. The swaddling device of claim 1 wherein the sleeve portion provides sufficient space to accommodate the infant's arms and hands therein to allow the infant to sleep in a plurality of natural positions, the plurality of natural positions including: the hand is placed on the chest with the elbow near the body, the hand in line with the shoulder and the arm stretched over the shoulder in a descending position, and wherein the sleeve allows limited movement and partially inhibits arm motion related to morronics.

18. A swaddling device comprising:

a pouch comprising a neck opening and configured to substantially enclose an infant;

a wrap operable to wrap around a portion of the infant's arms and torso, wherein the wrap has a length greater than a maximum girth of the pouch, wherein the wrap has a bottom edge that is positioned above the infant's hips,

wherein the swaddling device at least partially restricts the infant's movement, thereby inhibiting morlo reflex, while also tightly enclosing the infant's abdomen, thereby providing constant and moderate pressure thereto.

19. The swaddle device of claim 18 wherein the bag comprises a front panel and a rear panel, and wherein the covering is attached to the front panel by stitching at two separate locations.

20. The swaddling device of claim 18 wherein each of the first and second sleeve portions has a distal end that is selectively openable by a caregiver such that when the distal end is in an open state, the infant's hands are exposed and when the distal end is in a closed state, the infant's hands are enclosed within the sleeve portions.