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swaddling

UK
/ˈswɒd.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈswɑːd.lɪŋ/

Translations

swaddlingnoun
emmaillotageDésigne la pratique consistant à envelopper un nourrisson dans des langes ou des couvertures.
Swaddling can help newborns sleep longer by mimicking the snugness of the womb.
L'emmaillotage peut aider les nouveau-nés à dormir plus longtemps en reproduisant la sensation de confinement du ventre maternel.
langeDésigne le tissu ou la couverture utilisée pour emmailloter un nourrisson.
The nurse demonstrated how to use the swaddling to keep the baby calm and comfortable.
L'infirmière a montré comment utiliser le lange pour garder le bébé calme et à l'aise.
Synonyms
swathing
enfolding
binding
wrapping
swaddlinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈswɒd.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈswɑːd.lɪŋ/
Used attributively as in ‘swaddling clothes’, so treat as present-participle adjective.
d'emmaillotageS'emploie pour qualifier ce qui sert à emmailloter un nourrisson.
She bought a swaddling blanket made of soft organic cotton.
Elle a acheté une couverture d'emmaillotage en coton biologique doux.
swaddleverb

swaddling

Gerund

swaddled
Past Simple
swaddled
Past Participle
swaddling
Gerund
UK
/ˈswɒd.əl/
US
/ˈswɑː.dl̩/
The nurse showed the new parents how to swaddle their newborn to help him feel secure.
L’infirmière a montré aux nouveaux parents comment emmailloter leur nouveau-né pour l’aider à se sentir en sécurité.
Additional translations
envelopperAu sens figuré ou littéraire.
Synonyms
bundle
enclose
shroud
enfold
wrap

Definitions

swaddlingnoun
Cloth or fabric used to wrap an infant tightly to restrict movement and provide warmth and security.
The nurse demonstrated how to use the swaddling to keep the baby calm and comfortable.
The practice of wrapping an infant tightly in cloths or blankets to restrict movement and provide warmth and security.
Swaddling can help newborns sleep longer by mimicking the snugness of the womb.
swaddlinggerund / present participle
Relating to or used for wrapping an infant snugly in cloth or blankets.
She bought a swaddling blanket made of soft organic cotton.
swaddleverb
To wrap (someone, especially a baby) in garments or cloth to restrict movement.
The nurse showed the new parents how to swaddle their newborn to help him feel secure.
To envelop or surround something closely or protectively, as if wrapping it in cloth.
The cottage was swaddled in a thick layer of morning mist.
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