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Infant feeding behavior: development in patterns and motivation

K Paul1, J Dittrichová, H Papousek

  • 1Institute for the Care of Mother and Child Prague, Czech Republic.

Developmental Psychobiology
|November 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Human infant feeding behaviors, including sucking, breathing, and swallowing, undergo significant changes in the first six months. These developmental shifts are linked to intrinsic motivation and social interaction during feeding.

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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Infant Behavior
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Infant feeding behaviors are crucial for development and offer insights into behavioral regulation.
  • Understanding these behaviors aids in establishing normative developmental data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the developmental changes in feeding behaviors (sucking, breathing, swallowing) in infants.
  • To investigate the relationship between feeding methods (breast vs. bottle) and social contact.
  • To explore the shift in motor activities and its connection to intrinsic motivation.

Main Methods:

  • Observational study of 20 healthy, full-term infants at 2, 10, 18, and 26 weeks of age.
  • Audiovisual and polygraphic recordings during and after feeding.

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  • Analysis of sucking, breathing, and swallowing parameters.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant changes in sucking, breathing, and swallowing parameters were observed within the first six months.
    • Breast-fed infants experienced more social contact due to longer feeding durations.
    • Alert motor activities shifted from pre-feeding to post-feeding, correlating with increased visual exploration and EEG theta index.

    Conclusions:

    • Infant feeding behaviors demonstrate significant developmental progression in the first six months.
    • Feeding method influences social interaction opportunities.
    • The observed behavioral shifts are associated with developmental changes and intrinsic motivation.