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Increased carrying reduces infant crying: a randomized controlled trial.

U A Hunziker, R G Barr

    Pediatrics
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    Increased infant carrying significantly reduces crying and fussing, particularly during evening hours. This intervention alters typical infant crying patterns in the first three months of life.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Developmental Psychology
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Infant crying follows a predictable pattern, increasing until 6 weeks and declining by 4 months, with most crying occurring in the evening.
    • The role of carrying in modulating infant crying patterns in industrialized societies is not well understood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate whether supplemental carrying reduces crying and fussing in normal infants.
    • To determine the effect of increased carrying on infant crying patterns and contentment.

    Main Methods:

    • A randomized controlled trial involving 99 mother-infant pairs was conducted.
    • Infants were assigned to either an increased carrying group or a control group.
    • Crying and fussing durations were measured at 4, 8, and 12 weeks of age, with peak crying assessed at 6 weeks.

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    Main Results:

    • Infants receiving supplemental carrying cried 43% less overall and 51% less during evening hours at 6 weeks of age.
    • Smaller, but significant, decreases in crying were observed at 4, 8, and 12 weeks.
    • Increased carrying was associated with greater infant contentment and feeding frequency, without affecting feeding duration or sleep.

    Conclusions:

    • Supplemental carrying effectively reduces crying and fussing duration and alters the typical crying pattern in the first three months of life.
    • The reduced carrying practices common in industrialized societies may contribute to increased crying and colic in infants.
    • Increased carrying is a viable intervention to modify infant crying and enhance contentment.