Impact of swaddling techniques in enhancing sleep patterns among newborns

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.