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Eczema and early solid feeding in preterm infants.

J Morgan1, P Williams, F Norris

  • 1School of Biomedical and Life Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, UK. j.morgan@surrey.ac.uk

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|March 23, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Early introduction of diverse solid foods by 17 weeks post-term significantly increases eczema risk in preterm infants. Male infants and those with specific parental feeding practices also face higher risks.

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Area of Science:

  • Neonatal nutrition
  • Pediatric dermatology
  • Allergy research

Background:

  • Eczema development in preterm infants is a concern.
  • Feeding practices may influence infant health outcomes.
  • Confounding factors require consideration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between infant feeding practices and eczema development.
  • To account for confounding variables in preterm infants.

Main Methods:

  • Logistic regression analysis of data from 257 preterm infants up to 12 months post-term.
  • Inclusion of confounding factors: infant gender, parental atopy, social background, parental smoking.

Main Results:

  • Introducing ≥4 solid foods by 17 weeks post-term significantly increased eczema risk (OR 3.49).

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  • Male infants had a higher risk (OR 1.84).
  • Early solid food introduction (before 10 weeks) by non-atopic parents, or having atopic parents, posed significant risk (OR 2.94).

    • Conclusions:

    • Early and diverse solid food introduction may predispose preterm infants to eczema.
    • Parental atopic status and timing of solid food introduction are critical risk factors.