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Does scent presentation improve feeding habits among premature infants?
In this randomized controlled trial among premature infants, the presentation of scents (such as vanilla) did not reduce reliance on gastric feeding tubes. Some differences between groups were noted, however, and more research is warranted.
Polyunsaturated fatty acids from breast milk and health outcomes in children
Arachidonic and docosahexaenoic acid for infant growth
Probiotics, prebiotics, and lactoferrin for preterm infants and/or low-birth-weight infants
Examining the safety of two probiotic strains in healthy infants
Examine Database References
- Coconut Oil - Sankaranarayanan K, Mondkar JA, Chauhan MM, Mascarenhas BM, Mainkar AR, Salvi RYOil massage in neonates: an open randomized controlled study of coconut versus mineral oilIndian Pediatr.(2005 Sep)
- Zinc - Lassi ZS, Kurji J, Oliveira CS, Moin A, Bhutta ZAZinc supplementation for the promotion of growth and prevention of infections in infants less than six months of age.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2020-Apr-08)
- Zinc - Belal Alshaikh, Moaaz Abo Zeed, Kamran Yusuf, Madhusudan Guin, Tanis FentonEffect of enteral zinc supplementation on growth and neurodevelopment of preterm infants: a systematic review and meta-analysisJ Perinatol.(2021 May 18)
- Taurine - Verner A, Craig S, McGuire WEffect of taurine supplementation on growth and development in preterm or low birth weight infants.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2007-Oct-17)
- Prenatal Vitamins - Keats EC, Oh C, Chau T, Khalifa DS, Imdad A, Bhutta ZAEffects of vitamin and mineral supplementation during pregnancy on maternal, birth, child health and development outcomes in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review.Campbell Syst Rev.(2021-Jun)