SynthesisNutrients2020
Complementary Feeding in Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review.
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18 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 32 citations in OpenAlex.
- A Systematic Review of the Relation between Complementary Feeding and Children's Development.Current nutrition reports · 2025Pooled it
- Complementary Feeding: Recommendations for the Introduction of Allergenic Foods and Gluten in the Preterm Infant.Nutrients · 2021Pooled it
- Timing of Complementary Feeding in Preterm Infants and Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity: A Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open · 2025Trial
- Randomized Controlled Trial of Two Timepoints for Introduction of Standardized Complementary Food in Preterm Infants.Nutrients · 2022Trial
- How Do Infants Eat at Home? A Preliminary Study of Complementary Feeding Skills in the Naturalistic Environment.American journal of speech-language pathology · 2026Observational
- Parents' Perspectives and Processes During Weaning for Preterm-Born Children: A Qualitative Study in Japan.Journal of nursing management · 2026Article
- Gender and dietary diversity among children aged 6-24months - evidence from a nationally representative survey.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2024Article
- Complementary Feeding: Tradition, Innovation and Pitfalls.Nutrients · 2024Review
- Complementary feeding in infants born preterm: Aspects needing improvement.JPGN reports · 2024Article
- [Introduction of complementary feeding and associated factors in preterm and low birthweight newborns: a prospective cohort study].Cadernos de saude publica · 2024Article
- Parental Decision-Making Around Introducing Complementary Foods: An Integrative Review.Journal of family nursing · 2023Review
- Determinants of complementary feeding practices among children aged 6-24 months in urban slums of Pune, Maharashtra, in India.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2023Article
- Observational
- Complementary feeding in preterm infants: a position paper by Italian neonatal, paediatric and paediatric gastroenterology joint societies.Italian journal of pediatrics · 2022Review
- Information seeking of French parents regarding infant and young child feeding: practices, needs and determinants.Public health nutrition · 2022Article
- Longitudinal Study Depicting Differences in Complementary Feeding and Anthropometric Parameters in Late Preterm Infants up to 2 Years of Age.Nutrients · 2021Article
- Introduction and feeding practices of solid food in preterm infants born in Salzburg!BMC pediatrics · 2021Article
- Review
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9 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundThis systematic review summarizes available literature regarding complementary feeding (CF) in preterm infants, with or without comorbidities that may interfere with oral functions.
methodsA literature search was conducted in PubMed and the Cochrane Library. Studies relating to preterm infants (gestational age <37 weeks) were included in the analysis. Retrieved papers were categorized according to their main topic: CF timing and quality; clinical outcome; recommendations; strategies in infants with oral dysfunction.
resultsThe literature search in PubMed retrieved 6295 papers. Forty met inclusion criteria. The Cochrane search identified four additional study protocols, two related to studies included among PubMed search results, and two ongoing trials. Moreover, among 112 papers dealing with oral feeding, four aiming at managing CF in preterm infants with oral dysfunctions were identified.
conclusionsThe available literature does not provide specific guidelines on the management of CF in preterm infants, who are generally weaned earlier than term infants. There is a paucity of data regarding the relationship between CF and growth/quality of growth and health outcomes in preterm infants. It could be suggested to start CF between five and eight months of chronological age if infants have reached three months corrected age and if they have acquired the necessary developmental skills. An individualized multidisciplinary intervention is advisable for preterm infants with oral dysfunctions.
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