1. to wrap (a baby) snugly in cloth or blankets
2. to wrap or bind tightly with cloth or bandages

1. cloth used for swaddling a baby

Examples

• The nurse showed new parents how to swaddle their newborn.
• Many cultures traditionally swaddle infants to help them sleep.
• She swaddled the injured bird’s wing with soft gauze.
• The baby felt secure when swaddled in the soft blanket.
• Ancient mothers used strips of linen as swaddle for their babies.
• The midwife wrapped the infant in a clean swaddle.
• Learning to swaddle properly takes practice for new parents.