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Cue-based feeding and growth in preterm infants: a two-year follow-up study

Iris Morag1, Dina Kogan1, Eden Weinberg2

  • 1Shamir Medical Center, Affiliated with the Gray Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.

Frontiers in Pediatrics
|April 10, 2026
PubMed

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Cue-based feeding (CBF) in preterm infants led to earlier discharge and better parent-infant feeding interactions. This approach supports normal growth and may optimize infant outcomes when combined with nutritional monitoring.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal nutrition
  • Pediatric feeding
  • Infant growth and development

Background:

  • Preterm infants often face feeding challenges.
  • Traditional feeding (TF) methods may not always optimize infant outcomes.
  • Cue-based feeding (CBF) offers a responsive approach to infant feeding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare growth trajectories and feeding characteristics up to two years of age between preterm infants fed using traditional feeding (TF) and cue-based feeding (CBF).

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study of preterm infants (27⁰/₇-33⁶/₇ weeks' gestation).
  • Comparison of feeding epochs: TF vs. CBF.
  • Assessment of anthropometric indices and feeding characteristics using the Montreal Children's Hospital Feeding Scale (MCHFS) at two years.

Main Results:

  • CBF was associated with shorter hospital stay and earlier discharge.
  • Weight and head circumference Z-scores at discharge were similar between groups.
  • While both groups showed growth declines, the TF group had consistently lower weight and length-for-age Z-scores.
  • Coercive feeding behaviors were more prevalent in the TF group at two years.

Conclusions:

  • Cue-based feeding (CBF) is linked to earlier discharge and more adaptive parent-infant feeding interactions in preterm infants.
  • CBF supports normal growth trajectories.
  • Integrating responsive feeding with nutritional monitoring may enhance both physical and relational outcomes for preterm infants.
Abstract

Keywords:
NICUcue-based feedingfeeding difficultiesgrowthparental involvementpreterm infantsresponsive feeding

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