What is Swaddle Bathing?

A swaddle immersion bath involves bathing a newborn while they are wrapped in a loose blanket. The baby and the blanket are immersed in a tub of water, while each limb is carefully unswaddled, washed, rinsed, and swaddled again. Swaddle bathing is research-based, best practice for neonatal bathing.

Top Seven Reasons Swaddle Bathing Should Be Routine Bathing Practice In Hospitals

• Is the least stressful form of neonatal bathing
• Conserves baby’s energy
• Decreases temperature loss
• Decreases physiologic and motor stress
• Enhances ability to feed after a bath
• Supports family-centered care
• Is clinically supported by professional organizations and research

Clinical Support for Swaddle Bathing

• 2016 NANN Advances in Neonatal Care article recommends that NICUs adopt a protocol for swaddle bathing. Tub or immersion bathing is beneficial for full-term and late pre-term infants.
• 2018 AWHONN Skincare Guideline recommends infants be bathed with immersion tub bathing or swaddle immersion bathing.
• “Family involvement is key to realize the potential for long-lasting positive effects on their baby’s physical, cognitive and psychosocial development.”
• Swaddle bathing is a “typical” activity that involves the family. Early experiences matter for brain development.
• Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) – Swaddle bathing involves the family in infant caregiving.

*References available upon request.

Swaddle Bathing Clinical Practice Guideline

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The TurtleTub Is Designed to Benefit Your NICU or Well-Baby Unit

• Built-in color-coded temperature strip displays when the water is too cold, too hot, or just right
• Smooth contours for easy cleaning
• Custom liner for infection control
• Ribs and high sides support the infant during the bathing process

Watch the AWHONN-TV TurtleTub Video on the Benefits of Swaddle Bathing

For more information about the TurtleTub Swaddle Bathing System or to request a demonstration, call 888-891-1200 or email us to be connected to a local representative.

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