# Impact of swaddling techniques in enhancing sleep patterns among newborns

## TL;DR

Swaddling helps newborns sleep longer and more deeply by mimicking the womb environment, according to a hospital-based study.

## Contribution

The study provides empirical evidence on the impact of swaddling on newborn sleep patterns in a controlled hospital setting.

## Key findings

- Swaddled newborns had significantly longer durations of deep sleep.
- Swaddled infants experienced fewer spontaneous arousals compared to non-swaddled infants.

## Abstract

Swaddling is a traditional technique used to improve sleep quality among newborns by providing a secure, womb-like environment that
may enhance relaxation and reduce arousals. This quasi-experimental study evaluated the effectiveness of swaddling in promoting sleep
patterns in a sample of 60 full-term newborns in a hospital setting. Participants were divided into an experimental group (n=30), who
received swaddling and a control group (n=30), who received routine care. Sleep patterns were assessed using the Anders and Chalemian
Sleep Scoring Tool, categorizing sleep into mild, moderate and deep. Findings revealed that swaddled newborns experienced significantly
longer durations of deep sleep and fewer spontaneous arousals compared to the control group.