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Effects of intergenerational feeding on the growth and development of infants aged 6-36 months: A cross sectional

Liming Chen1, Jiuzhen Tian1, Xiaoying Xu1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Dongying People's Hospital, Dongying, Shandong 257100, China.

African Journal of Reproductive Health
|February 27, 2025
PubMed

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Intergenerational feeding, where grandparents care for infants (6-36 months), affects child development. Skip-generation feeding was linked to higher stunting rates and developmental delays in infants.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Intergenerational caregiving is common for young children.
  • Understanding its impact on infant growth and development is crucial.
  • Skip-generation households are increasingly prevalent.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of intergenerational feeding on infant growth and development.
  • To determine if intergenerational feeding is an independent risk factor for stunting and malnutrition.
  • To identify factors associated with developmental delays in infants aged 6-36 months.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 397 infants aged 6-36 months.
  • Questionnaire-based assessment of infant nutrition and development.
  • Logistic regression analysis to identify risk factors.

Main Results:

  • The skip-generation feeding rate was 29.6%.
  • Infants in skip-generation feeding groups showed a higher incidence of stunting (9.26% vs 2.86%).
  • Maternal education level and skip-generation feeding were significant factors for developmental delay.

Conclusions:

  • Approximately 30% of infants aged 6-36 months experience intergenerational feeding.
  • Skip-generation feeding is associated with increased risk of infant stunting.
  • Maternal education and skip-generation feeding are key determinants of infant developmental delay.

Keywords:
DevelopmentInfantsIntergenerational feedingNutritionParental feeding

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