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[Sleep patterns of infants and young children and their association with breastfeeding: a study based on K-means

Ya-Li Liang1, Jie Ma1, Yu-Xiao Zhang1

  • 1School of Public Health, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui 241002, China.

Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi = Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
|October 28, 2022
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Breastfeeding, particularly exclusive breastfeeding for over 6 months, is associated with a significantly lower risk of sleep disorders in infants and young children. Extended breastfeeding duration further reduces the likelihood of developing sleep pattern disturbances.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Infant Nutrition
  • Developmental Pediatrics

Context:

  • Infant and young child sleep patterns are diverse.
  • Understanding these patterns is crucial for child development.
  • The role of feeding in sleep quality requires investigation.

Purpose:

  • To identify distinct sleep patterns in children aged 7-35 months.
  • To examine the association between breastfeeding and infant sleep characteristics.
  • To determine if breastfeeding influences the risk of sleep disorders.

Summary:

  • Three sleep patterns were identified: early bedtime/long sleep, short sleep latency/moderate sleep, and late bedtime/prolonged latency/insufficient sleep (indicating sleep disorders).
  • Exclusive breastfeeding within 6 months post-birth reduced sleep disorder risk by 69% compared to formula feeding.
  • Breastfeeding for 4-6 months decreased sleep disorder risk by 40% compared to 1-3 months of breastfeeding.

Impact:

  • Findings highlight breastfeeding as a protective factor against infant sleep disorders.
  • Supports recommendations for extended breastfeeding durations for improved sleep outcomes.
  • Informs parents and healthcare providers on the benefits of breastfeeding for infant sleep.
Abstract

Keywords:
BreastfeedingInfant and young childK-means clusteringSleep

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