Pediatrics June 2016 PMID 27221288

Behavioral Interventions for Infant Sleep Problems: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Michael Gradisar, Kate Jackson, Nicola J Spurrier, Joyce Gibson, Justine Whitham, Anne Sved Williams, Robyn Dolby, David J Kennaway

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What people are saying

The discussions generally support the article’s conclusions, with posts referencing specific studies like the one by Gradisar et al. to confirm that behavioral sleep methods do not harm infants, using positive terms such as 'solution' and 'safe,' which reflect a constructive and engaged attitude while emphasizing the significance of the findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings that behavioral sleep interventions are safe and effective for infants, with some posts explicitly citing the study to support this view.

InterestHigh interest

The majority of posts express high interest, discussing specific aspects like cortisol levels and the safety of sleep training methods, indicating engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts mention studies, share summaries, and even translate findings into different languages, showing a thoughtful level of engagement with the research.

ImpactModerate impact

While there is acknowledgment of the study’s importance, the impact appears moderate, mainly reinforcing existing views on infant sleep practices rather than suggesting revolutionary changes.

Abstract in brief

  • This study tested how behavioral sleep strategies like graduated extinction and bedtime fading help infants sleep better without causing long-term stress or negatively affecting parent-child relationships.
  • Both interventions significantly improved sleep, reducing sleep latency, number of awakenings, and wake after sleep onset, with no adverse effects on maternal stress or mood.
  • At 12 months, there were no lasting differences in emotional, behavioral, or attachment outcomes between infants who received sleep interventions and those in the control group.]

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Veriafya
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Utafiti wa Michael Gradisar, Kate Jackson pamoja na wenzao - “Behavioral Interventions for Infant Sleep Problems: A Randomized Controlled Trial” unaonesha kuwa kulia kunaweza kutatua changamoto ya kutokupata usingizi wa haraka hasa kwa watoto wadogo

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Sujay Kansagra, MD
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Cortisol and sleep training: Here’s a study: Gradisar, M., Jackson, K., Spurrier, N. J., Gibson, J., Whitham, J., Williams, A. S., & Kennaway, D. J. (2016). Behavioral interventions for infant sleep problems: A randomized controlled trial. Pediatrics, 137(6), e20151486.

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@DuckieLouise @isntthisnice0 @New_E_Mom Studies showing no harm from sleep training: https://t.co/579Jea9jgo https://t.co/gMJ1WOn64O https://t.co/qBZNia6bIA https://t.co/sZNL7uDXms

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Shannon Loys
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@DuckieLouise @isntthisnice0 @New_E_Mom Studies showing no harm from sleep training: https://t.co/579Jea9jgo https://t.co/gMJ1WOn64O https://t.co/qBZNia6bIA https://t.co/sZNL7uDXms

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Sujay Kansagra, MD
@ThatSleepDoc · X

Cortisol and sleep training: Here’s a study: Gradisar, M., Jackson, K., Spurrier, N. J., Gibson, J., Whitham, J., Williams, A. S., & Kennaway, D. J. (2016). Behavioral interventions for infant sleep problems: A randomized controlled trial. Pediatrics, 137(6), e20151486.

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RT @afyainforx: Utafiti wa Michael Gradisar, Kate Jackson pamoja na wenzao - “Behavioral Interventions for Infant Sleep Problems: A Randomi…

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Yed Muganda
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RT @afyainforx: Utafiti wa Michael Gradisar, Kate Jackson pamoja na wenzao - “Behavioral Interventions for Infant Sleep Problems: A Randomi…

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Veriafya
@Veriafya · X

Utafiti wa Michael Gradisar, Kate Jackson pamoja na wenzao - “Behavioral Interventions for Infant Sleep Problems: A Randomized Controlled Trial” unaonesha kuwa kulia kunaweza kutatua changamoto ya kutokupata usingizi wa haraka hasa kwa watoto wadogo

Nov 5, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 13,985 followers View post →