Effect of bottles, cups, and dummies on breast feeding in preterm infants: a randomised controlled trial

2004152 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Carmel T Collins · Women's and Children's Hospital

Philip Ryan · University of Adelaide

Caroline A Crowther · University of Adelaide

Andrew J McPhee · Women's and Children's Hospital

Susan M Paterson · Mercy Hospital for Women

Janet E. Hiller · University of Adelaide

Abstract

Dummies do not affect breast feeding in preterm infants. Cup feeding significantly increases the likelihood that the baby will be fully breast fed at discharge home, but has no effect on any breast feeding and increases the length of hospital stay.

Topics & Keywords

Breastfeeding Practices and Influences Infant Development and Preterm Care Infant Nutrition and Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMJ

Volume 329, Issue 7459, pp. 193-198

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.38131.675914.55

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