๐ฌIn plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
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.
Sign in to get the eligibility rules as simple questions to take to your doctor.
๐ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Mother-infant dyad: The biological mother is the legal guardian of the infant and has custody for โฅ5 days per week (in cases of joint custody).
2. Maternal age: Mother is โฅ18 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 โฅ2 ounces at least once per week.
7. Residence: Family lives within approximately one hours driving distance of Ann Arbor, Michigan to participate in an at- home appointment or is willing to drive to the U-M North Campus research site.
8. Infant age: Infant is 4.0-6.0 months old at enrollment.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Current maternal depression or anxiety, as assessed by screening questionnaires, or any cognitive impairment that would limit ability to follow study instructions.
2. Infant developmental delay, genetic condition, or medical problems or diagnosis affecting current or future eating, growth, or development.
3. History of significant sucking or feeding difficulties or breastfeeding difficulties requiring significant medical intervention or support.
4. Current weight-for-age below the 10th percentile or significant history of poor weight gain.
5. Infant already typically uses a slower-flow nipple (flow rate \< 5 mL/min).
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, United States
๐ค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ always decide together with your own doctor.