OBJECTIVES: This retrospective study evaluates infant bed-sharing at a Missouri family practice with OB care. METHODS: After Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval, data were extracted from the first four well-child visits of 2374 infants between Sept. 2003 and Dec. 20 11. RESULTS: Bed-sharing decreased after 2005 (25%, 39%, respectively, p = 0.000). For infants who bed-shared, the frequency of bed-sharing did not decline. CONCLUSIONS: Nearly 20% of infants bed-share before the first visit; safe sleep prenatal education is warranted.
OBJECTIVES: This retrospective study evaluates infant bed-sharing at a Missouri family practice with OB care. METHODS: After Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval, data were extracted from the first four well-child visits of 2374 infants between Sept. 2003 and Dec. 20 11. RESULTS: Bed-sharing decreased after 2005 (25%, 39%, respectively, p = 0.000). For infants who bed-shared, the frequency of bed-sharing did not decline. CONCLUSIONS: Nearly 20% of infants bed-share before the first visit; safe sleep prenatal education is warranted.
Authors: Rosha Champion McCoy; Carl E Hunt; Samuel M Lesko; Richard Vezina; Michael J Corwin; Marian Willinger; Howard J Hoffman; Allen A Mitchell Journal: J Dev Behav Pediatr Date: 2004-06 Impact factor: 2.225
Authors: Robert Carpenter; Cliona McGarvey; Edwin A Mitchell; David M Tappin; Mechtild M Vennemann; Melanie Smuk; James R Carpenter Journal: BMJ Open Date: 2013-05-28 Impact factor: 2.692