MIDWIFERY CARE OF BABY SWIM COMBINATION WITH MOZART'S CLASSICAL MUSIC ON BODY WEIGHT AND SLEEP QUALITY OF 6-9 MONTHS OLD INFANTS AT SUMIARIANI MIDWIFE CLINIC, MEDAN DISTRICT, JOHOR, MEDAN CITY NORTH SUMATRA 2023/2024

Abstract

Infant weight gain and sleep quality are important indicators of infant growth and development. Various stimulation methods have been developed to support these aspects, one of which is through a combination of baby swim with Mozart's classical music. This study aims to analyze the effect of a combination of baby swim with Mozart's classical music on infant weight and sleep quality aged 6-9 months at the Sumiariani Midwife Clinic, Medan Johor District, Medan City, North Sumatra in 2023/2024.

This study used a quantitative method with a quasi-experimental design. The study sample consisted of infants aged 6-9 months who met the inclusion criteria, which were divided into two groups, namely the intervention group (baby swim with Mozart's classical music) and the control group (no intervention). Infant weight data were measured using a digital scale before and after the intervention, while sleep quality was assessed based on the infant sleep questionnaire filled out by the parents.

The results showed that there was a significant increase in infant weight after being given a baby swim intervention with Mozart's classical music compared to the control group (p < 0.05). In addition, the quality of infant sleep in the intervention group also improved, which was indicated by an increase in sleep duration and a decrease in the frequency of waking up at night.

The conclusion of this study is that the combination of baby swim with Mozart's classical music can be an effective alternative non-pharmacological therapy in supporting the growth and sleep quality of babies aged 6-9 months. It is hoped that this method can be applied in health services and become part of education for parents in baby care.

Keywords: baby swim, Mozart's classical music, infant weight, infant sleep quality.