Reading to your baby in the NICU
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This study tests whether reading to your baby while they are in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can help their development. You will be asked to read to your infant during your visits, and researchers will see how this affects your baby.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must have been in the NICU for more than 3 days.
- You must be a dedicated caregiver, such as a parent, grandparent, relative, or close family friend.
- You must be able to read and speak in English.
- Your baby must not have a confirmed diagnosis of hearing loss.
- You must not have cognitive impairments or be under legal guardianship.
- Your baby must not be in foster care at the time of enrollment.
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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