THE EFFECT OF IMPLEMENTING BABY SPA ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF BODY LENGTH OF INFANTS AGED 3–6 MONTHS IN INDEPENDENT MIDWIFE PRACTICE IN REJANG LEBONG DISTRICT
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.34011/icihcce.v7i1.363Keywords:
Baby spa; Baby Growth; Body LengthAbstract
Background :The infant growth period is a critical stage that determines the quality of a child's physical, cognitive, and social development in the future, with the golden age occurring at 1–12 months of age requiring adequate nutritional intake and consistent stimulation. The problem of stunting remains a global health concern, with a national prevalence of 19.8% in Indonesia in 2024, impacting brain growth, cognitive function, and nutritional status of children. Objectives : This study aims to assess the effect of baby spa on the body length of infants aged 3–6 months at the Independent Midwife Practice in Rejang Lebong Regency. Method: This type of study is a quasi-experimental study with a one-group pretest–posttest design, involving 21 infants selected purposively. The baby spa intervention was given twice a week for four weeks, and body length measurements were taken before and after the intervention Results: . The results showed an average increase in body length from 67 cm to 68.957 cm, with a Wilcoxon test Z = -4.029, p = 0.000, indicating a significant difference. Baby spas have been shown to improve muscle coordination, whole-body movement, and neuromotor stimulation, positively impacting infant growth, appetite, and nutritional status.Conclusion: This study concluded that baby spas are an effective method for supporting infants' physical growth in early life. Keywords: Baby spa; Baby Growth; Body LengthReferences
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