Impact of baby behaviour on caregiver's infant feeding decisions during the first 6 months of life: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Caregivers are often concerned about baby behaviours. Without adequate counselling, parental response can lead to altering infant feeding and jeopardizing breastfeeding. We conducted a systematic review to assess the evidence about the influence of baby behaviours perceived as problematic (crying, sleep waking and posseting) on infant feeding decisions during the first 6 months of life (self-reported milk insufficiency, breastfeeding duration and introduction of formula). The review focused on quantitative studies published in English, Portuguese or Spanish without date restriction. The search was designed with the support of a medical librarian and conducted in seven databases. Data were managed in Covidence and risk of bias was assessed through the Johanna Briggs Institute critical appra

SUBMITTER: Vilar-Compte M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9113474 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature