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What is a potential effect of formula feeding on infant sleep patterns?
What is a potential effect of formula feeding on infant sleep patterns?
How does active sleep benefit infants in the first year of life?
How does active sleep benefit infants in the first year of life?
What does research suggest about the relationship between infant sleep and cognitive function later in life?
What does research suggest about the relationship between infant sleep and cognitive function later in life?
What is a key consideration regarding the timing of introducing solid food to infants?
What is a key consideration regarding the timing of introducing solid food to infants?
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Which practice may negatively impact an infant's health according to the content?
Which practice may negatively impact an infant's health according to the content?
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What is the primary reason experts advise against parents sleeping with their infants?
What is the primary reason experts advise against parents sleeping with their infants?
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Why is the concept of infant sleep habits considered unique to WEIRD cultures?
Why is the concept of infant sleep habits considered unique to WEIRD cultures?
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What aspect of infant care is suggested to promote better health outcomes?
What aspect of infant care is suggested to promote better health outcomes?
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What is the purpose of 'breastsleeping' as mentioned in the content?
What is the purpose of 'breastsleeping' as mentioned in the content?
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What percentage of infant deaths in the first year is attributed to Sudden Unexplained Infant Death (SUID)?
What percentage of infant deaths in the first year is attributed to Sudden Unexplained Infant Death (SUID)?
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Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to SIDS according to the content?
Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to SIDS according to the content?
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What was a significant change made in the 1990s that affected SIDS rates in the US?
What was a significant change made in the 1990s that affected SIDS rates in the US?
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Which demographic group has a lower rate of infant mortality attributed to SUIDS?
Which demographic group has a lower rate of infant mortality attributed to SUIDS?
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Which of the following statements about SIDS is correct?
Which of the following statements about SIDS is correct?
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What is a common misconception about breastfed infants during the night?
What is a common misconception about breastfed infants during the night?
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What has been a historical factor contributing to SIDS rates prior to the 1990s?
What has been a historical factor contributing to SIDS rates prior to the 1990s?
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Study Notes
Infant Sleep and SIDS
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Infant sleep patterns differ significantly from adult expectations, unlike WEIRD cultures, in many parts of the world, these patterns are not unusual or considered a concern.
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Formula-fed infants may sleep longer stretches without waking compared to breastfed infants. However, early formula feeding may increase SIDS risk.
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Active sleep in the first year is crucial for brain development. Infants learn during active sleep, and the amount of active sleep correlates with better cognitive development. Breastfeeding is associated with improved cognitive function in middle childhood.
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Infant needs should be prioritized over parental needs or expectations. Infants function within an infant-mother system focused on infant well-being.
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Nighttime awakenings and soothing needs in infants are normal and common in the second year.
Infant Sleeping Arrangements
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The CDC and AAP discourage co-sleeping (sleeping with infants in the same bed) due to increased risk for infants.
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Breastsleeping (keeping infants close to the mother for feeding) is common globally. Co-sleeping is not associated with infant death in many parts of the world.
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The CDC recommends placing infants in bassinet beside the bed. Infants under 6 months should sleep in the same room as parents, but not in the same bed.
Sudden Unexplained Infant Deaths (SUID)
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SUID is the third leading cause of infant death in the US, behind birth defects and pregnancy complications, often occurring during sleep..
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SUID encompasses SIDS, accidents in beds, and unknown causes. SIDS accounts for approximately 7% of infant deaths.
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SIDS risk factors include formula feeding, certain medical advice (e.g., placing infants to sleep on their stomachs), and vulnerabilities in infants relating to a switch from reflexive to voluntary behaviours.
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SIDS rates were higher before 1990 due to misinformed or ineffective medical advice that changed after 1992. The "Safe to Sleep" campaign has reduced SIDS.
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SIDS rates remain higher in the US compared to regions with more widespread breastfeeding practices.
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Explore the differences in sleep patterns between infants and adults, the impact of feeding methods on sleep duration, and the critical role of active sleep in cognitive development. This quiz also covers guidelines on safe sleeping arrangements for infants to reduce SIDS risk.