We've always recommended swaddling as a good (and safe) way to help soothe fussy newborns and to promote better baby naps and longer nighttime sleep. But, do we need to rethink our position on swaddling babies? At this point, many daycares are banning swaddling and the American Academy of Pediatrics has labeled swaddling an "unsafe" practice in childcare settings. In fact, since December 2012 it is now illegal for child care centers in Minnesota to swaddle at all! Why Are Daycares