Science Behind Our Sleep Cocoon?
When healthy babies are born, their hips are bent up and should not be straightened into the adult position for walking. Protecting the hips in this position may allow the hip sockets to become tighter and stronger. The baby will still have plenty of time to stretch out the hip joints before they start to walk. This natural method has been used in Serbia, Japan and in other parts of the world and has helped prevent hip dysplasia. (Hip Dysplasia Org, 2024)
Swaddling, as asserted by Karp, is effective because it mimics “the snugness of the womb” and limits the Moro reflex, which can wake and aggravate an infant. But not all kinds of swaddling is good for the baby. Our Sleep Cocoon was designed to ensure that the arms are tightened to avoid movement but the legs are given just the right amount of space to be comfortable. (Mahan and Kesser, 2010)
But why should we bother? Because an Increase in the rate of hip dysplasia in babies leads to increased rates of early arthritis in young adults.
In Japan, a nationwide program to avoid prolonged extension of the hips and knees in swaddling resulted in a more than fivefold reduction in the rate of hip dysplasia. Hence, using the sleep cocoon will not only help prevent hip dysplasia but will also ensure your child sleeps comfortably giving you a full night's rest!