Type of Milk Feeding and Introduction to Complementary Foods in Relation to Infant Sleep: A Systematic Review

Inconsistent conclusions from infant sleep and feeding studies may influence parents feeding-related decisions. This study aimed to systematically review the existing literature on infant sleep and its relation to the timing of introduction to complementary foods and type of milk feeding to better u...

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Autores principales: Xiaoxi Fu, Amy L. Lovell, Andrea J. Braakhuis, Richard F. Mithen, Clare R. Wall
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:2f555c6b6b44441c85779d799cb959502021-11-25T18:36:50ZType of Milk Feeding and Introduction to Complementary Foods in Relation to Infant Sleep: A Systematic Review10.3390/nu131141052072-6643https://doaj.org/article/2f555c6b6b44441c85779d799cb959502021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/11/4105https://doaj.org/toc/2072-6643Inconsistent conclusions from infant sleep and feeding studies may influence parents feeding-related decisions. This study aimed to systematically review the existing literature on infant sleep and its relation to the timing of introduction to complementary foods and type of milk feeding to better understand their role(s) in infant sleep. Cohort, longitudinal, cross-sectional studies, and controlled trials were identified using online searches of five databases up to April 2020. Twenty-one articles with a total of 6225 infants under 12 months-of-age were eligible. Exclusively breastfed infants (≤6 months-of-age) had a greater number of night wakings, but most studies (67%) reported no difference in night-time and 24 h sleep duration compared to formula-fed infants. However, after 6 months-of-age, most studies (>65%) reported breastfed infants to sleep less in the night-time and over 24 h compared to formula-fed infants. Furthermore, studies reported no association between the timing of introduction to complementary foods and infant sleep duration (<12 months-of-age). Future studies using standardized methodologies and definitions, transdisciplinary expertise, and longitudinal design are required to better understand the complex role of feeding on sleep.Xiaoxi FuAmy L. LovellAndrea J. BraakhuisRichard F. MithenClare R. WallMDPI AGarticleinfant12 months and underinfant feeding modesleepcomplementary feedingnight wakingsNutrition. Foods and food supplyTX341-641ENNutrients, Vol 13, Iss 4105, p 4105 (2021)
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topic infant
12 months and under
infant feeding mode
sleep
complementary feeding
night wakings
Nutrition. Foods and food supply
TX341-641
spellingShingle infant
12 months and under
infant feeding mode
sleep
complementary feeding
night wakings
Nutrition. Foods and food supply
TX341-641
Xiaoxi Fu
Amy L. Lovell
Andrea J. Braakhuis
Richard F. Mithen
Clare R. Wall
Type of Milk Feeding and Introduction to Complementary Foods in Relation to Infant Sleep: A Systematic Review
description Inconsistent conclusions from infant sleep and feeding studies may influence parents feeding-related decisions. This study aimed to systematically review the existing literature on infant sleep and its relation to the timing of introduction to complementary foods and type of milk feeding to better understand their role(s) in infant sleep. Cohort, longitudinal, cross-sectional studies, and controlled trials were identified using online searches of five databases up to April 2020. Twenty-one articles with a total of 6225 infants under 12 months-of-age were eligible. Exclusively breastfed infants (≤6 months-of-age) had a greater number of night wakings, but most studies (67%) reported no difference in night-time and 24 h sleep duration compared to formula-fed infants. However, after 6 months-of-age, most studies (>65%) reported breastfed infants to sleep less in the night-time and over 24 h compared to formula-fed infants. Furthermore, studies reported no association between the timing of introduction to complementary foods and infant sleep duration (<12 months-of-age). Future studies using standardized methodologies and definitions, transdisciplinary expertise, and longitudinal design are required to better understand the complex role of feeding on sleep.
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Amy L. Lovell
Andrea J. Braakhuis
Richard F. Mithen
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Andrea J. Braakhuis
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title Type of Milk Feeding and Introduction to Complementary Foods in Relation to Infant Sleep: A Systematic Review
title_short Type of Milk Feeding and Introduction to Complementary Foods in Relation to Infant Sleep: A Systematic Review
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