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Bowel and bladder function in infant toilet training (BABITT) - protocol for a randomized, two-armed intervention

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  • 1Department of Family medicine and Center for Clinical Research Dalarna - Uppsala University, Region Dalarna County, Falun, Sweden.

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|May 19, 2022
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Early infant toilet training may prevent childhood bowel and bladder issues. This study investigates assisted infant toilet training

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric gastroenterology and urology
  • Child health and development
  • Preventive medicine

Background:

  • Delayed toilet training is linked to increased functional gastrointestinal and urinary tract disorders in children.
  • These disorders cause significant distress and healthcare costs.
  • Investigating early intervention strategies is crucial for child well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if assisted infant toilet training initiated early (0-2 months) prevents functional gastrointestinal disorders up to 9 months.
  • To assess if assisted toilet training in the first year reduces functional gastrointestinal and urinary tract disorders up to age 4.
  • To explore impacts on infant-mother attachment, parental stress, and overall experiences.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized two-armed intervention study involving 268 Swedish infants.
Keywords:
Assisted infant toilet trainingBladder dysfunctionChild health careChildrenFunctional constipationInfant colicInfant dyscheziaInfant-to-mother attachmentParental stressStool toileting refusal

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  • Intervention group receives instruction and practice in assisted infant toilet training.
  • Randomization to start training at 0-2 months or 9-11 months of age.
  • Four-year follow-up to assess primary and secondary objectives.

    • Main Results:

    • Primary objective: efficacy of early assisted infant toilet training (0-2 months) on functional gastrointestinal disorders up to 9 months.
    • Secondary objectives: prevention of functional gastrointestinal and urinary tract disorders up to 4 years.
    • Exploratory outcomes: infant-mother attachment, parental stress, and parental experiences.

    Conclusions:

    • This study protocol outlines a randomized trial to evaluate assisted infant toilet training.
    • Findings could support recommendations for early toilet training in healthcare settings.
    • Potential to inform evidence-based guidelines for infant toilet training practices.