Parents ‘need baby food cookery classes’

Source: BBC

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Date of publication: 19 August 2011

In a nutshell: This article discusses weaning and infant feeding, and the importance of exposure to a variety of tastes and textures.

Publication type: News story

Length of publication:  1 page

UNICEF UK response to articles on weaning

Source: UNICEF

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Date of publication: Jan 2011

In a nutshell: UNICEF responds to recent media reports regarding the introduction of solid food to babies at 6 months.

Publication type: Press release

Length of publication: 1 page with links

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Timing of solid food introduction and risk of obesity in preschool-aged children

Source: Pediatrics

Pediatrics, published online 7 February 2011, doi:10.1542/peds.2010-0740

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Date of publication: February 2011

In a nutshell: This study examines the relationship between the timing of the introduction of solid foods during infancy and obesity at 3 years of age.  It found that the introduction of solid foods before the age of 4 months “was associated with increased odds of obesity at age 3 years”.

Publication type: Journal article

Length of publication: 7 pages

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Predicting mothers’ decisions to introduce complementary feeding at 6 months: an investigation using an extended theory of planned behaviour

Source: Appetite

Appetite, Article in press, 11 February 2011, doi:10.1016/j.appet.2011.02.002

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Date of publication: February 2011

In a nutshell: This article investigates why there is ”poor adherence to guidelines” regarding the introduction of complementary feeding to infants at 6 months of age.  It suggests that attitudes and individual characteristics should be taken into consideration when looking into interventions meant to improve adherence to current guidelines.

Publication type: Journal article

Length of publication: 8 pages

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BMJ research on weaning

Source: BMJ

BMJ, volume 342, 22 January 2011, pp. 209-212

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Date of publication: January 2011

In a nutshell: Controversial review of research suggesting that not weaning until 6 months may have implications such as increased risk of food allergy or iron deficiency.    A summary of the findings can be found on BBC webapage  Q&A: Is early weaning best for breastfed babies?

Publication type: Journal article

Length of publication:4 pages

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Determinants of Early Weaning and Use of Unmodified Cow’s Milk in Infants: A Systematic Review

Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association

Journal of the American Dietetic Association, December 2009, Volume 109, Issue 12, pp.2017-2028

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Date of publication: December 2009

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: This systematic review looked at the factors that lead to the early  introduction of complementary foods  and unmodified cow’s milk, despite the negative health implications of doing so.  Evidence suggested that young maternal age, low maternal education, low socioeconomic status, absence or short duration of breastfeeding, maternal smoking, and lack of information or advice from health care providers were key factors in early weaning, with  low maternal education and low socioeconomic status implicated in the introduction of unmodified cow’s milk.   The evidence suggested that improving the advice given by health care providers seemed most effective in preventing early introduction.

Length of publication: 12 pages

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