Safe bathing methods for moderately premature babies
This study tests a gentle swaddled bathing technique for babies born at 32–37 weeks of pregnancy. Researchers will measure whether this method keeps babies physically stable and comfortable during their first bath.
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Who can take part
- Baby was born between 32 and 36 weeks 6 days of pregnancy
- Baby weighed more than 1,500 grams (about 3.3 pounds) at birth
- Baby is medically stable according to the neonatal team
- Baby has not yet had their first bath after birth
- Baby has no major birth defects affecting the heart, abdomen, or spine
- Baby has no severe brain bleeding (Grade III or IV)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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