Examine Database: Infant Growth
| Intervention | Grade | Effect | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taurine | D | ||
| Prenatal Vitamins | B | ||
| Zinc | B | ||
| Coconut Oil |
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Topical oils for preterm infants
In this randomized controlled trial, applying topical sunflower seed oil or coconut oil improved skin condition and increased weight gain in preterm infants, compared to standard care without oil. These findings are preliminary, and more research is needed.
Probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics for digestive health in infants
Nutritional counseling for pregnant women with overweight might not affect infant growth
Does scent presentation improve feeding habits among premature infants?
Polyunsaturated fatty acids from breast milk and health outcomes in children
Examine Database References
- Coconut Oil - Sankaranarayanan K, Mondkar JA, Chauhan MM, Mascarenhas BM, Mainkar AR, Salvi RYOil massage in neonates: an open randomized controlled study of coconut versus mineral oilIndian Pediatr.(2005 Sep)
- Zinc - Lassi ZS, Kurji J, Oliveira CS, Moin A, Bhutta ZAZinc supplementation for the promotion of growth and prevention of infections in infants less than six months of age.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2020-Apr-08)
- Zinc - Belal Alshaikh, Moaaz Abo Zeed, Kamran Yusuf, Madhusudan Guin, Tanis FentonEffect of enteral zinc supplementation on growth and neurodevelopment of preterm infants: a systematic review and meta-analysisJ Perinatol.(2021 May 18)
- Taurine - Verner A, Craig S, McGuire WEffect of taurine supplementation on growth and development in preterm or low birth weight infants.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2007-Oct-17)
- Prenatal Vitamins - Keats EC, Oh C, Chau T, Khalifa DS, Imdad A, Bhutta ZAEffects of vitamin and mineral supplementation during pregnancy on maternal, birth, child health and development outcomes in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review.Campbell Syst Rev.(2021-Jun)