Global Research on “Swaddle Bathing”.

 

Many studies have been done all around the world about how to give baths to newborn babies. They all agree that swaddle bathing is the best way reduce stress and making bath time a positive experience for both baby and caregiver.

In China, in 2023, a systematic review and meta-analysis shows that swaddle baths outperformed conventional tub baths and sponge baths in maintaining the stability of a preterm infant's body temperature, blood oxygen saturation, and respiratory rate. Furthermore, swaddle baths were shown to reduce cry duration, stress scores, and pain levels in preterm infants compared to conventional tub baths and sponge baths. 

In many hospitals around the world, they use swaddle baths for preterm baby's in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). They have special protocols how to bathe babies. They want to make sure these tiny babies get the best care, especially when they are feeling extra worried from all the medical care and treatments. 

If you want to learn more, here are just a few studies from all around the world (pre- and full term babies); Indonesia, Iran, Turkey, Brazil, UK, India, USA, Egypt.

It's clear that babies benefit from a swaddle bath, no matter where they are born in the world! So learn more about this technique now and make sure your baby can benefit from the best bath you can give them, right from the beginning!!!