Caregiver self-report of children's use of the sippy cup among children 1 to 4 years of age.
J Pediatr Nurs
; 26(3): 200-5, 2011 Jun.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21601143
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This research examined the prevalence of the use of the sippy cup, as compared to the baby bottle, among children 1 to 4 years of age.METHOD:
Using a population-based telephone surveillance survey in Ontario, caregivers of children 1 to 4 years of age were asked about their child's use of the sippy cup/baby bottle from the Rapid Risk Factor Surveillance System Module Early Childhood Tooth Decay.RESULTS:
Most caregivers reported that children 1 to 4 years of age were currently using the sippy cup (69.7%), with the proportion increasing to 94.4% when including children with past use of the sippy cup. Younger children were significantly more likely to use the sippy cup, and 10.8% of children 4 years of age continued to use the baby bottle. Diluted fruit juice was the most frequently used liquid in the sippy cup (58.2%). Most of the caregivers did not report the use of the sippy cup at night.CONCLUSION:
Caregivers need education as to potential increases in exposure to sugared/acidic liquids through the use of the sippy cup. Future research is needed to understand the extensive and prolonged use of the sippy cup/baby bottle by young children.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Parent-Child Relations
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Dental Caries
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Feeding Methods
Type of study:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
J Pediatr Nurs
Journal subject:
ENFERMAGEM
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PEDIATRIA
Year:
2011
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Canada