Swaddling blankets

Abstract

A swaddling device can comprise a tapered, seamless infant swaddling blanket with a first opening and a second opening. The swaddling blanket can be pulled on over the head of the infant, and restrict the infant's arms from moving, flopping, and/or rotating. The swaddling blanket can allow a caretaker to easily slide a lower portion of the material up towards the infant's stomach in order to change the infant's diaper without having to completely remove the swaddling blanket. The swaddling blanket can further include a seam or seams to inhibit slippage. The swaddling blanket can be comprised of fire-resistant material.

1 . A swaddling device comprising a tubular elastic shell comprised of thin, stretchable material, the shell comprising a first opening one end of the shell, and a second opening on a second end of the shell, the first opening being smaller than that of the second opening. 
   
   
       2 . The swaddling device of  claim 1 , wherein the tubular shell tapers outwardly from the first opening to the second opening. 
   
   
       3 . The swaddling device of  claim 1 , wherein the tube is seamless. 
   
   
       4 . The swaddling device of  claim 1 , wherein the tubular shell comprises a single seam stretching circumferentially around the tubular shell near the first opening, the seam forming a ridge around an interior portion of the tubular shell. 
   
   
       5 . The swaddling device of  claim 1 , wherein the thin, stretchable material is fire-resistant. 
   
   
       6 . The swaddling device of  claim 1 , further comprising an adjustable strap located near the second opening and attached to the tubular shell. 
   
   
       7 . A swaddling device comprising a tubular, seamless elastic shell comprised of thin, stretchable fire-resistant material, the shell comprising a first opening one end of the shell, and a second opening on a second end of the shell, the first opening being smaller than that of the second opening. 
   
   
       8 . A method of swaddling an infant comprising:
 providing a swaddling device comprising a thin, stretchable material, the material comprising a first opening on one end, and a second opening on a second end, the first opening being smaller than that of the second opening;   pulling the second end over the infant's head and down to its legs; and   pulling the first end over the infant's head, such that the first opening rests between the infant's shoulders and head.