Soothing Babies at Birth

our commitment to babies

As part of our commitment to support NICUs, we donate Dream Weighted Swaddles to hospitals caring for newborns with NAS. Our goal is to offer a safe and soothing solution while reducing the amount of medication needed to treat withdrawal symptoms.

What is Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome?

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) is a group of problems that can happen when babies are exposed to drugs in the womb before birth. Babies going through NAS suffer from gastrointestinal dysfunction, temperature instability, and central nervous system problems, such as tremors, high-pitched crying, and seizures. National data indicates that one baby is born with signs of NAS every 15 minutes in the United States. 

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Safe Intervention with NAS

A recent pilot study concluded weighted blankets are a safe intervention to use with infants with NAS. When weighted blankets were used, infant’s heart rate decreased and Finnegan scores decreased. Read the full publication here.

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Rely on Non-Pharmacological Solutions

With opioid addiction rising nationwide and subsequent increase in neonatal drug abuse exposure, reliance on inexpensive and easy-to-use non-pharmacologic interventions is imperative.

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Deep Touch Stimulation

Dreamland Baby helps infants feel calm, fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. The gentle weight simulates the feeling of being held or hugged.

giving back

Partner With Us

We support non-profits through education, community building, and donations that share our safe sleep mission. If you’re interested in having Dream Weighted Swaddles available for use in your NICU, contact nicu@dreamlandbabyco.com

Disclaimer: Dreamland’s gently weighted wearable blankets are used in some neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) as part ofa comfort strategy under the supervision of professionals. At home, these products aredesigned for infants to use independently in their cribs. Parents should follow the recommended age and weight guidelines.