Infant feeding patterns over the first year of life: influence of family characteristics

Betoko, Aisha; Munier, Charles; Hankard, R.; Forhan, Anne; Bonet, Mercedes; Saurel-Cubizolles, M.-J.; Heude, Barbara; Lauzon‐Guillain, Blandine de

doi:10.1038/ejcn.2012.200

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“…Similar findings of the influence of maternal education or SEP were observed in studies assessing both meeting feeding guidelines (e.g. appropriate age of solids introduction) and child dietary patterns from the USA [91][92][93], Canada [94,95], UK [96,97], France [98], Australia [99], Brazil [100] and Peru [101]. A 2009 review of the determinants of early weaning and the introduction of cow's milk in infants found strong evidence for a relationship with low levels of both maternal education and SEP [102].…”

Section: Weaning/early-life Dietsupporting

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A Review of the Relationship Between Socioeconomic Position and the Early-Life Predictors of Obesity

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A range of important early-life predictors of later obesity have been identified. Children of lower socioeconomic position (SEP) have a steeper weight gain trajectory from birth with a strong socioeconomic gradient in child and adult obesity prevalence. An assessment of the association between SEP and the early-life predictors of obesity has been lacking. The review involved a two-stage process: Part 1, using previously published systematic reviews, we developed a list of the potentially modifiable determinants of obesity observable in the pre-natal, peri-natal or post-natal (pre-school) periods; and part 2, conducting a literature review of evidence for socioeconomic patterning in the determinants identified in part 1. Strong evidence was found for an inverse relationship between SEP and (1) pre-natal risk factors (pre-pregnancy maternal body mass index (BMI), diabetes and pre-pregnancy diet), (2) antenatal/peri natal risk factors (smoking during pregnancy and low birth weight) and (3) early-life nutrition (including breastfeeding initiation and duration, early introduction of solids, maternal and infant diet quality, and some aspects of the home food environment), and television viewing in young children. Less strong evidence (because of a lack of studies for some factors) was found for paternal BMI, maternal weight gain during pregnancy, child sleep duration, high birth weight and lack of physical activity in young children. A strong socioeconomic gradient exists for the majority of the early-life predictors of obesity suggesting that the die is cast very early in life (even pre-conception). Lifestyle interventions targeting disadvantaged women at or before child-bearing age may therefore be particularly important in reducing inequality. Given the likely challenges of reaching this target population, it may be that during pregnancy and their child's early years are more feasible windows for engagement.

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Section: Weaning/early-life Dietsupporting

confidence: 78%

A Review of the Relationship Between Socioeconomic Position and the Early-Life Predictors of Obesity

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“…Perceptions of commercial infant food as convenient and preparation of home-made food as laborious have previously been reported in focus group studies in other European countries [27]. More recently, Betoko et al [12] reported that increased use of ready-prepared vegetables and fruit purees was explained by an awareness of nutritional advice about infant feeding, but a lack of time and culinary skills to implement the advice. However it must also be noted that qualitative studies of contrasting weaning approaches, namely baby-led weaning, also report it to be simple, convenient and to require less meal preparation [8,24].…”

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“…Similarly, in the United States (US), it has been reported that 73-95% of infants between 4-12 months consume commercially produced baby foods [11]. Usage of these products may be influenced by maternal age, method of feeding, presence of other children in the household, region and food availability [12]. Data from the UK has noted that differences exist according to maternal occupational status and ethnicity [10].…”

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A Qualitative Study of Mothers Perceptions of Weaning and the Use of Commercial Infant Food in the United Kingdom

Maslin¹,

Galvin

Shepherd

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Matern Pediatr Nutr

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Background: Commercially produced infant food has a different taste profile and nutritional content to homemade baby food and its consumption is now very widespread. This change in early food experience may lead to a reduced dietary variety and a decreased microbial load exposure.Objective: The purpose of this study was to gain insight into parental perceptions of complementary feeding, specifically opinions of commercially produced baby food, using qualitative research methods. Methods:Four focus group discussions took place (n = 24), with mothers of infants aged 4-7 months. Half of participants were first time mothers and a third had experience weaning infants with symptoms of cows' milk allergy. Participants were prompted with questions about complementary feeding and shown several different products to stimulate discussion.Results: Thematic analysis of focus groups indicated that three distinctive groups of mothers exist; "relaxed", "concerned" and "balanced", which may be influenced by parity, socioeconomic status and previous experience of weaning. The majority of mothers commenced the weaning process using homemade foods, but transitioned to include commercial baby foods after 3-6 weeks. Commercial baby food was perceived as more convenient to homemade baby food by the majority and as superior and "safer" by some mothers. Although there were concerns raised about the identity of ingredients, few concerns were expressed regarding nutritional quality or allergen content, even by mothers with experience of weaning an infant with food allergic symptoms. Conclusion:Overall complementary feeding was viewed as a natural process with the goal of enjoyment of food and development of a broad palate. Opinions on readymade baby food were influenced by parity, education level and previous experience of weaning.

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“…A study to look at the pattern of infant feeding in mothers who have children aged 1 year in EDEN, delayed introduction of additional food and the use of instant baby food is more common in women with a high income. 42 Poverty status associated with the ability to support mothers on child feeding. 43 This research is aligned with other previous studies, where the income of the parents influenced parental in parenting, including feeding practices.…”

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Self-efficacy related to parental feeding behaviour in toddler besides social support and dependent-care agency

Ernawati

Sudargo

Lusmilasari

2016

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Infant feeding patterns over the first year of life: influence of family characteristics

Abstract: Not only maternal education level and age, but also parity and region are important contributors to the variability in patterns. Further studies are needed to describe associations between these patterns and infant growth and later food preferences.

Cited by 67 publications

References 45 publications

A Review of the Relationship Between Socioeconomic Position and the Early-Life Predictors of Obesity

A Review of the Relationship Between Socioeconomic Position and the Early-Life Predictors of Obesity

A Qualitative Study of Mothers Perceptions of Weaning and the Use of Commercial Infant Food in the United Kingdom

Self-efficacy related to parental feeding behaviour in toddler besides social support and dependent-care agency

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