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Infant and toddler feeding patterns and problems: normative data and a new direction. Pediatric Practice Research

N R Reau1, Y D Senturia, S A Lebailly

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois 60614, USA.

Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics : JDBP
|June 1, 1996
PubMed

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This study surveyed parents about infant and toddler feeding habits. Problematic feeding behaviors are common in toddlers and linked to slower eating, suggesting a need for clinical guidance.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Child Development
  • Behavioral Pediatrics

Background:

  • Information gaps exist regarding typical infant and toddler feeding behaviors.
  • Problematic feeding behaviors (PFBs) are frequently reported in toddlers.
  • Understanding feeding times and behaviors is crucial for clinical intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize infant and toddler feeding times and behaviors.
  • To identify common problematic feeding behaviors (PFBs) in young children.
  • To explore the relationship between PFBs and feeding duration.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of predominantly non-Hispanic white parents in five Chicago-area pediatric offices.
  • Data collected on infant (n=130) and toddler (n=151) feeding times and behaviors.
  • Statistical analysis to compare feeding times and identify correlations with PFBs.

Main Results:

  • Feeding time distributions did not significantly differ by age, with 90th percentile feeding times exceeding 29 minutes.
  • Common infant PFB: "not always hungry at mealtime" (33%).
  • Common toddler PFBs: "not always hungry" (52%), "trying to end meals" (42%), "picky eating" (35%), and strong food preferences (33%).
  • Toddler picky eaters and those with recalled early PFBs ate significantly more slowly.

Conclusions:

  • Infants and toddlers exceeding 30 minutes for meals can be considered slow feeders.
  • Behavioral feeding problems are prevalent in toddlers and associated with prolonged feeding times.
  • These findings provide valuable data for guiding clinical care and future research in pediatric feeding.

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