Feeding Bottles With Different Venting Methods and Gastrointestinal Discomfort in Infants: A Randomized Clinical Trial - PubMed
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- The study evaluated bottom-vented vs. teat-vented feeding bottles on infant gastrointestinal discomfort in infants aged 0-90 days.
- No significant reduction in mild gastrointestinal discomfort (MGD) prevalence was found at week 2 overall between bottle types.
- A post hoc subgroup analysis showed significantly lower MGD with bottom-vented bottles in infants aged 61-90 days.
- Bottom-vented bottles were associated with a lower risk of crying during and/or after feeding compared to teat-vented bottles.
- No significant differences were observed in other secondary outcomes like weight change, colic, or maternal anxiety/depression.