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P Jirapinyo1, N Thammonsiri, R Wongarn

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.

Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet Thangphaet
|August 10, 2000
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Adding rice starch to follow-on formula improved nighttime sleep for most infants. This study found 73.3% of infants experienced satisfactory sleep results with the modified formula.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infant Nutrition
  • Sleep Medicine

Background:

  • Infant sleeping difficulty is a common concern for parents.
  • Cow's milk-based follow-on formulas are widely used for infants.
  • Modifications to infant formula may impact sleep patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of a cow's milk-based follow-on formula with added rice starch in improving infant nighttime sleep.
  • To assess the safety and tolerability of the test formula.

Main Methods:

  • A study enrolled 15 infants aged 4-12 months with sleeping difficulties.
  • Participants consumed a test formula with added rice starch nightly for 7 days.
  • Infant sleep patterns were monitored for 2 days prior and during the 7-day study period.

Main Results:

  • 73.3% (11 out of 15) of infants showed satisfactory improvements in nighttime sleep.
  • Two infants (13.3%) were withdrawn due to vomiting, which coincided with respiratory tract infections.
  • Two infants (13.3%) were lost to follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • The majority of infants experienced satisfactory sleep pattern improvements with the rice starch-added follow-on formula.
  • The test formula demonstrated potential benefits for infant sleep, though further safety monitoring is advised.
  • Rice starch addition to follow-on formula is a viable option for addressing infant sleep disturbances.

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