Sleep and Baby Development in Early Childhood
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This study looks at how sleep might be linked to a baby's development, like how they move and learn. Researchers will follow healthy babies born at term to see if sleep patterns affect their growth over time.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must be between 2 and 6 months old at the first visit.
- Your baby was born at 37 weeks of pregnancy or later.
- The delivery had no serious complications for your baby.
- Your baby does not have any known developmental delays or conditions that affect movement or thinking.
- Your baby is not taking any daily medicine (except vitamin supplements).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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