Breastfeeding and Sleeping Patterns Among 6–12-Month-Old Infants in Norway

• DOI: 10.1007/s10995-023-03805-2
• Publication Date: 2023-11-19T06:02:15Z
• Authors: Ahmed A. Madar; Astrid Kurniasari; Niki Marjerrison; Ibrahimu Mdala
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study; Sleep

Abstract Background Parental behavior and infant sleep patterns can vary widely both within between cultures settings. Breastfeeding during the second half-year of infancy has been associated with frequent night waking, which is perceived as problem among Western societies. An understanding sleeping breastfed infants important in supporting continued breastfeeding. Objectives The study aimed to investigate infancy. Methods This a cross-sectional study. Three hundred forty-two mothers 6–12 months old completed questionnaires on socio-demographic factors, breastfeeding practices, patterns, were assessed by using Brief Infant Sleep Questionnaire (BISQ). Cox regression model was used assess factors that duration whereas demographic practices waking frequency investigated Poisson model. Results On average, slept for 11 h most reported have (96.8%) at least once (93.5%). In adjusted analyses, age group 9–12 less likely longer compared 6–8 [HR 1.52 95% CI (1.17, 1.98)]. A one-hour increase daytime wakefulness increased likelihood up 19% 24%, respectively. Infants who had vaccinated last 7 days more shorter nighttime duration. Nighttime significantly 17% [IRR 1.17 (1.13, 1.22)]. their parents’ bed 1.28 times wake separate room (1.05, 1.59)]. parents infants’ not 34% 0.66 (0.49, 0.87)]. Conclusions Practice Frequent sharing common infants. may lengthen an infant’s findings indicate adequate information support should be given relation pattern order promote practices.