Swaddling is an age-old practice of wrapping infants snugly in swaddling cloths, blankets or similar cloth so that movement of the limbs is tightly restricted. Swaddling bands were often used to further restrict the infant. It was commonly believed that this was essential for the infants to develop proper posture. Origin and history Mothers have swaddled their babies throughout history. Archaeological records suggests that swaddling first developed around 4000 B.C. in Central Asia with use of… (More on Swaddling)