Using Thermoses to Keep Breast Milk Fresh at Daycare
This study tests whether using thermoses is a practical way for daycare centers to safely store and serve breast milk to toddlers during the day. Researchers want to see if this simple approach helps parents continue breastfeeding while their children are in daycare.
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Who can take part
- You work at a daycare center that is part of this study, or your child attends one of the participating daycare centers
- If you're a daycare provider, you work directly with children ages 1–3 years at least 3 days per week
- If you're a parent, you plan to send breast milk with your child (ages 1–3) for lunch or snack time at daycare
- At least one child in the classroom (for providers) or your own child (for parents) must be part of the study
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