Bottle feeding study for healthy 4-6 month old babies
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests different bottle nipples to see which flow rate helps babies feed best. It is for healthy babies who are 4 to 6 months old and get at least one bottle feeding a week.
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Who can take part
- You are the baby's biological mother and have custody at least 5 days a week.
- You are 18 years or older and can read and understand English.
- Your baby was born full-term (between 37 and 42 weeks) at a healthy weight.
- Your baby is now 4 to 6 months old and gets at least one bottle of 2 ounces or more each week.
- You live within about an hour's drive of Ann Arbor, Michigan, or are willing to travel to the University of Michigan North Campus.
- Your baby does not already use a slow-flow nipple (less than 5 mL per minute).
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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