University of Michigan
The researchers will study how babies respond to bottle nipples with different flow rates over a few days, and how this may affect how much milk they drink, their feeding patterns, and their sleep.
The study will enroll 220 mother-infant dyads.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Mother-infant dyad: The biological mother is the legal guardian of the infant and has custody for ≥5 days per week (in cases of joint custody). 2. Maternal age: Mother is ≥18 years old. 3. Language: Mother understands spoken and written English sufficiently to provide informed consent, answer questionnaires and follow study instructions. 4. Gestational age: Infant was born at 37.0-42.0 weeks gestation. 5. Birthweight: Infant's birthweight was appropriate for gestational age. 6. Bottle feeding: Infant currently receives at least one bottle feeding of ≥2 ounces at least o…
Following a baseline day (Day 1) in which infants are fed with their typical nipple, infants are exposed to a commercially available nipple with a 30 percent reduced flow rate for three consecutive days (Days 2-4).
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