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Growth of breast fed and bottle fed infants

D W Roberts

    The New Zealand Medical Journal
    |July 23, 1980
    PubMed

    Insights

    This study compared infant growth patterns between breastfed and bottle-fed infants. Bottle-fed infants showed a trend towards higher weight and skinfold measurements, but differences were not statistically significant.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Infant Nutrition
    • Growth and Development

    Background:

    • Breastfeeding is recommended for infant health.
    • Infant feeding practices vary by socioeconomic factors.
    • Understanding growth differences is crucial for pediatric care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the growth parameters of breastfed versus bottle-fed infants.
    • To analyze the velocities of growth in weight, length, and skinfold measurements.
    • To identify factors associated with breastfeeding choices.

    Main Methods:

    • Longitudinal study of 167 infants from birth to 4-5 months.
    • Monthly measurements of weight, length, occipito-frontal circumference, and skinfolds.
    • Statistical comparison of growth parameters between feeding groups.

    Main Results:

    • Bottle-fed female infants showed a non-significant trend towards higher weight and skinfold measurements compared to breastfed females.
    • No significant trend was observed in male infants.
    • Breastfeeding rates declined from 78% at birth to 43% at five months.
    • Solid food introduction was earlier in bottle-fed infants.
    • Breastfed infants were more likely to be from higher socioeconomic groups, have married mothers, and mothers aged 20-29.

    Conclusions:

    • While some growth trends favored bottle-feeding in females, differences were not statistically significant.
    • Socioeconomic and demographic factors significantly influence breastfeeding practices.
    • Early introduction of solids is common in bottle-fed infants.

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