Infant temperament, maternal feeding behaviours and the timing of solid food introduction

Rogers, Samantha; Blissett, Jacqueline

doi:10.1111/mcn.12771

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“…Parents need to be more aware of official guidance that warns that hunger and lack of sleep alone do not mark an appropriate timing for introducing solids and encourages them to be mindful of developmental milestones too (73,74) . Moreover, the qualitative literature, as reviewed in this paper and in the review by Harrison et al (18) , has demonstrated that having a heavy infant can encourage early introduction of solids, which is in agreement with data from a longitudinal study by Rogers and Blisset (75) . Recent research has also addressed infant temperament as a potential contributing factor to the timing of introduction of solid foods, but with no conclusive evidence so far (75)(76)(77) .…”

Section: Factors In Relation To the Age Of Introduction Of Solidssupporting

confidence: 88%

“…Moreover, the qualitative literature, as reviewed in this paper and in the review by Harrison et al (18) , has demonstrated that having a heavy infant can encourage early introduction of solids, which is in agreement with data from a longitudinal study by Rogers and Blisset (75) . Recent research has also addressed infant temperament as a potential contributing factor to the timing of introduction of solid foods, but with no conclusive evidence so far (75)(76)(77) . In this review, although not explicitly discussed, mothers did talk about every baby being different indicating awareness of baby's personality.…”

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Parental considerations during complementary feeding in higher income countries: a systematic review of qualitative evidence

Spyreli

McKinley

Dean

2021

Public Health Nutr.

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Objective Worldwide data suggest a clash between parental complementary feeding practices and recommendations. Understanding the circumstances under which parents form their feeding practices is a crucial step to improve such practices. This paper aimed to systematically review the existing qualitative literature and synthesise the factors that parents take into consideration in relation to complementary feeding. Design A systematic review was undertaken. Four electronic databases were searched for qualitative studies published after 2001 exploring parental experiences during complementary feeding. A framework that included authors’ outcomes of interest was used to extract and synthesise study findings. The Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research were used to critically assess the included studies. Setting Upper-middle- and high-income countries. Participants Parents with a child below the age of 3 years. Results A total of 47 studies met the eligibility criteria and were included in this systematic review. The themes were organised into three main categories: 1) factors related to introduction of complementary foods; 2) factors related to the type of complementary foods; and 3) factors related to both timing and type. The selected literature highlights: prevalent baby cues that prompt parents to introduce solid foods; parents’ views on the recommended timing of complementary feeding; factors that drive the choice of complementary foods; and perceived value in advice received from health professionals and grandmothers. Conclusions This systematic review indicates factors that can be barriers to complying with the complementary feeding guidelines and therefore, its findings are pertinent to improving parental feeding practices through intervention studies and through infant feeding education in a primary care setting. PROSPERO registration ID: CRD42017067091

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Section: Factors In Relation To the Age Of Introduction Of Solidssupporting

confidence: 88%

Parental considerations during complementary feeding in higher income countries: a systematic review of qualitative evidence

Spyreli

McKinley

Dean

2021

Public Health Nutr.

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“…As far as the ontogeny is concerned, especially during the infancy phase, there is a need of increasing the intake of nutrients per the specific body weight as well as an age specific need of introducing different proportions of nutrients. Studies have shown what influence nutrition has on the intellectual potential, physical fitness, as well as what protection it provides against overweight and obesity and other non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases or cancer [ 19 , 20 , 21 ].…”

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“…In case breastfeeding is not possible, the infant formula, which is adapted to the child’s needs, may be introduced. The introduction of the complementary foods should take place between the 17th and 26th week of life and in accordance with the child’s developmental milestones of motor and feeding skills [ 20 , 23 , 24 , 25 ].…”

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Eating Behaviors of Children with Autism—Pilot Study

Brzóska¹,

Kazek²,

Kozioł

et al. 2021

Nutrients

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the most recognized neuropsychiatric disorder of childhood. Comorbid conditions (such as feeding disorders) are more common among people with autism than among the general population. The most frequent somatic disorders in autistic children include the gastrointestinal disorders observed in 46–91% of patients. The purpose of this study was the evaluation of the nutrition of children with autism, with particular emphasis placed on feeding in the first year of life, in comparison to the group of healthy peers. Participants included 75 Caucasian children (41 children diagnosed with pure autism, and the control group consisting of 34 children without autistic traits). The analysis was performed based on a questionnaire of own design with the first part devoted to the eating practices of the early infancy. Results: Autistic children, as compared to the healthy peers, presented a shortened time of breastfeeding (the children fell asleep at the breast) (p = 0.04), a delayed introduction of dairy products (p = 0.001), the need of more trials to introduce new foods (p = 0.006), a delayed introduction of foods with solid and lumpy structure (p = 0.004), a longer duration of bottle feeding (p = 0.005), delayed attempts to eating using own hands (p = 0.006) and needed a greater support of parents to divert their attention from food during eating (p = 0.05). Conclusions: 1. The dietary problems are more common among children with the autism spectrum disorder than among the population of healthy children, during the first year of life from the time of introducing the complementary foods. 2. The autistic children experience difficulties with eating and require their parents’ additional involvement significantly more often than their healthy peers.

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“…One previous study found that parent and other caregiver perception of infant fussiness were important in assessing feeding style 24 . Another found that the extent to which mothers perceived their infants as more likely to smile and laugh predicted timing of introduction of solid foods 46 . A similar study of predominantly Black infants in the southeastern US found that mothers who perceived their infants as fussy were more likely to introduce solid foods prior to 4 months of age 47 .…”

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Associations between maternal and paternal feeding styles of infants in a racially diverse US birth cohort

Benjamin‐Neelon

Neelon

2020

Pediatric Obesity

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Summary Background Maternal feeding style has been associated with childhood obesity and has been the target of numerous interventions, but few studies included fathers. Objectives We assessed correlations and associations between maternal and paternal feeding style. Methods We examined 202 mothers, fathers, and infants in Nurture, a racially diverse US cohort (2013‐2017). Mothers and fathers completed the Infant Feeding Style Questionnaire when infants were 6 and 12 months. We examined unadjusted correlations using Spearman's Rho and adjusted associations using linear regressions. Results All feeding styles were significantly correlated. After adjustment, maternal feeding style was associated with paternal feeding style at 6 and 12 months for responsive (ß 0.31; CI 0.18, 0.45; P ≤ 0.0001 and ß 0.67; CI 0.50, 0.84; P ≤ 0.0001), restrictive (ß 0.24; CI 0.09, 0.38; P = 0.001 and ß 0.44; CI 0.29, 0.59; P ≤ 0.0001), pressuring (ß 0.46; CI 0.34, 0.58; P ≤ 0.0001 and ß 0.51; CI 0.38, 065; P ≤ 0.0001), indulgent (ß 0.36; CI 0.20, 0.52; P ≤ 0.0001 and ß 0.57; CI 0.40, 0.73; P ≤ 0.0001), and laissez‐faire (ß 0.39; CI 0.24, 0.55; P ≤ 0.0001 and ß 0.55; CI 0.37, 0.72; P ≤ 0.0001). Conclusions Maternal and paternal feeding styles were correlated. Associations held after adjustment, suggesting that mothers and fathers are in relative agreement in their reporting.

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Infant temperament, maternal feeding behaviours and the timing of solid food introduction

Abstract: Despite guidance from the World Health Organization and the U.K. Department of Health, many mothers introduce solid food before their infant is 6 months old. The current study aimed to investigate relationships between maternal feeding behaviours

Cited by 16 publications

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Parental considerations during complementary feeding in higher income countries: a systematic review of qualitative evidence

Parental considerations during complementary feeding in higher income countries: a systematic review of qualitative evidence

Eating Behaviors of Children with Autism—Pilot Study

Associations between maternal and paternal feeding styles of infants in a racially diverse US birth cohort

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