Comparison of the Effect of Nesting and Swaddling on Sleep Duration and Arousal Frequency among Preterm Neonates: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Sleep contributes a pivotal part in neurological improvement of new borns. New-borns admitted to neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) perceive many sounds of monitors and this disturb their rest period. To enhance the sleep duration of neonates many non-pharmacological methods are available like placing newborn in a nest made with rolled cotton bed sheet and wrapping the baby with white cotton cloth.