* Fac. de Medicina UFMG, Programa de Pós-graduação em Pediatria. As chupetas e bicos são largamente utilizados em vários países, constituindo importante hábito cultural em nosso meio. As chupetas são geralmente usadas para acalmar o bebê e não fornecem alimentação; seu uso pode levar à menor freqüência de amamentar. Com isto, a estimulação do peito e a retirada do leite da mama podem ficar dimi...

The act of feeding an infant is extremely complex. Feeding requires the infant to coordinate five cranial nerves, multiple spinal segments in the chest wall, and 30 pairs of muscles across several physiological systems (oral, pharyngeal, laryngeal, and respiratory). In addition, successful feeding is dependent on optimal infant state and positive caregiver interactions. Recently, Goldfield, Per...

The antibacterial activity of a phytobiotic based on the essential oil complex Salvia sclarea, Mentha canadensis, piperita and Coriandrum sativum for external use in inflammatory processes cow udder was studied. microflora composition microbial associations pathogens were studied before after treatment nipples with preparation. It found that application, frequency detection mucous membranes Str...

ObjectiveTo compare the flow rates of formula various thicknesses through bottle nipples.DesignMultiple crossover design.SettingLaboratory experiment.ParticipantsNo human subjects.MethodsWe used established methods to test UltraPreemie; Preemie; Newborn; and Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 nipples with three formula: thin, slightly thick, mildly thick. We descriptive statistics calculate mean (milliliters pe...