We discuss the evolution and composition of breast milk and briefly describe how
mammalian evolution resulted in lactation, which played a crucial role in infant growth and …

The third trimester is a critical period for the development of functional networks that support
the lifelong neurocognitive performance, yet the emergence of neuronal coupling in these …

Sleep is a fundamental biological behavior that affects various aspects of health and
wellbeing. However, there are some differences in respect of sleep between men and …

The fourth edition of Infancy is a comprehensive and accessible core text for courses in
infant development and early childhood development. Dana Gross's sensitive and engaging …

Background Rapid weight gain (RWG) by 6 months of life is a significant risk factor of
childhood overweight (OW)/obesity. Infant sleep patterns are associated with incident OW in …

Medically complex infants experiencing NICU stays can be difficult to manage, exhibiting
refractory agitation, disengagement, or both—all signs of delirium, which can present in a …

Background While the impacts of atopic dermatitis (AD) on maternal and child sleep
outcomes have been previously explored, less is known about the associations between …

Background Healthy sleep is vital for optimal child development, yet over 30% of Australian
parents report having children with disrupted sleep affecting all family members. These …

Background Late preterm and early term infants are at increased risk of poor growth,
behavioral problems, and developmental delays. This study aimed to investigate the impact …

Breast crawling in newborns to propel themselves to their mothers' breasts normally occurs
upon skin-to-skin contact with mothers immediately after birth but is often missed by the …