Which baby bath is best? new study tests sponge, swaddle, and tub bathing

NCT ID NCT07445139

First seen Mar 09, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study looks at how different ways of bathing healthy newborns—immersion in a tub, swaddled bathing, and sponge bathing—affect their body temperature, heart rate, breathing, and oxygen levels. About 107 full-term babies will take part. The goal is to find which method is safest and most comfortable for newborns.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Sultangazi Haseki Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul, Sultangazi, 34265, Turkey (Türkiye)

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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