As a first time grandmother and experienced mother of three, I am horrified by the so-called 'Miracle Blanket' that restrains baby's arms and hands during the night.  Does it calm the baby?  Yes, when first put on.  Does the baby sleep longer?  Yes.  Busy working parents are quite pleased. 

But in the 'Miracle Blanket', does the baby develop physical skills properly?  Probably no.  My now almost-three month old grandson is put in the so-called miracle blanket 10 to 12 hours every night.  He has become reluctant to use his balled-up tiny fists for anything.  He flinches away when anyone...