Swaddling soothes: simple wrap after bath calms newborns

NCT ID NCT06171997

First seen Jan 29, 2026 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study looked at whether safely swaddling newborns right after a bath can lower their stress and boost their comfort. Researchers watched 72 full-term babies in a neonatal intensive care unit, measuring stress and comfort before and after bathing and swaddling. The goal was to see if this simple, gentle practice helps babies feel better.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kafkas University

    Kars, Kars, 36100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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