New parenting program aims to boost baby bonding
NCT ID NCT03991416
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a program called Understanding Your Baby, which gives first-time parents research-based tips on reading their baby's cues. Over 1700 families in Denmark took part, with half getting the program and half getting usual care. Researchers measured how confident parents felt and how stressed they were, as well as the baby's social and emotional growth.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Understanding Your Baby program (behavioral intervention using cue cards and video clips delivered by health visitors)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could become a standard way to support new parents, boosting their confidence and helping babies' social and emotional development.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study, so results are available. However, the program may not work for all families or in different countries, and benefits might be small.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Center for Early Interventions and Family Studies, Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, 1353, Denmark