ICPS
2019 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2019
Understanding Infant Feeding Practices and Implications for Developmental Milestones in Two Countries
- Elsa Addessi
National Research Council of Italy - Amy Galloway
Appalachian State University - Hadley Brochu
Appalachian State University - Arianna Pierantozzi
Sapienza University - Twila Wingrove
Appalachian State University - Francesca Bellagamba
Sapienza University - Claire Farrow
Aston University - Quinn Katherine
Appalachian State University
Abstract
There are diverse ways in which caregivers may introduce complementary foods to their infant. The purpose of this study was to characterize infant feeding practices using an Italian and US sample and to examine whether they predicted developmental outcomes. Findings indicated that infant feeding method predicted an important motor milestone.
Infant