What are swaddling clothes in the Bible and why were they significant in the story of Jesus' birth?

Swaddling clothes in The Bible were strips of cloth used to wrap newborn babies tightly. In the story of Jesus' birth, swaddling clothes were significant because they symbolized Jesus' humanity and vulnerability as a newborn baby, despite being the Son of God. The use of swaddling clothes highlighted the humble and ordinary circumstances of Jesus' birth, emphasizing his identification with humanity.