02/10/2026
🚨 New Study Alert 🚨
We know that fathers play an important role in child development, but did you know that they can play a role in promoting breastfeeding and practicing safe sleep?
A new study looked at how fathers can impact the initiation and duration of breastfeeding, as well as safe sleep practices. The study, conducted in Georgia (US), looked at 250 fathers’ attitudes, behaviors, and experiences before, during, and 2 to 6 months after their infant’s birth (Parker et al. 2023).
The study found that fathers who encouraged breastfeeding were more likely to have children who both initiated and continued breastfeeding at 8 weeks.
It also found that only 16% of fathers followed all 3 safe sleep practices recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics:
1️⃣ Placing the infant on their back to sleep
2️⃣ Using only approved sleep surfaces for infants
3️⃣ Avoiding soft bedding, blankets, and stuffed animals
To read more about this study, check out parentingtranslator.substack.com.
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