Swaddling after bath may soothe newborns, small study suggests

NCT ID NCT06171997

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Funda Kardas Ozdemir Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether safely swaddling newborns right after a bath helps lower their stress and improve comfort. Researchers observed 72 babies in a neonatal intensive care unit in Turkey, measuring stress and comfort before and after bathing and swaddling. The goal is to find a simple, gentle way to make bath time less upsetting for newborns.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: safe swaddling procedure
What this could lead to: If effective, this simple technique could become a standard practice to help newborns feel more relaxed and less stressed after bathing.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-site study with only 72 babies. Results may not apply to all newborns, and the effect may be small or not reproducible.

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COMFORT STRESS

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Locations

Kafkas University

Kars, Kars, 36100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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