swaddle
Example Sentences
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She told police she had learnt how to wrap and swaddle babies on the job, and had had no formal training in how to put children down to sleep.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
But he’s also puckish – sylph-like and otherworldly, seductive and repellent, as likely to swaddle Sarah in her heart’s desire as he is to toss her into the belching, farting Bog of Eternal Stench.
From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026
“We knew absolutely nothing about child care. We needed someone to show us: This is how you change a diaper, this is how you swaddle, this is how you wash a baby’s hair,” said Zhu.
From Slate • Jul. 13, 2024
Don’t use loose blankets either — swaddle or use a sleepsack instead.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2023
I get the kids out the pool, swaddle em up in towels.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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