Wakeful Prone "Tummy Time" During Infancy: How Can We Help Parents?

Aims: This study's purpose is to present facilitators and barriers for wakeful prone positioning or "tummy time" during infancy by exploring the personal perspectives of infant caregivers attempting to provide daily tummy time.

Methods: The study was qualitative in design, using thematic analysis to identify major and minor themes from semi-structured interviews. The Capability, Opportunity, Motivation - Behavior Model provided a conceptual framework for the interview guide and categorization of major themes.

A comparison of low-intensity physical activity, growth, and sleep behavior in 6-month old infants.

This study examined low-intensity physical activity (PA), sleep behavior (24-hour accelerometry), and growth in 22 6-month old infants. Relationships were assessed using bivariate correlations. Infants accumulating less 'total' sleep spent more time in low-intensity PA (r = -.

Association between Physical Activity and Adiposity in Adolescents with Down Syndrome.

Purpose: Obesity is highly prevalent among adolescents with Down syndrome (DS); however, reported associations between body composition and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) have been small and nonsignificant. The purpose of this study was to compare group differences between adolescents with and without DS, including dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) measured body composition and accelerometer-measured physical activity, and then examine associations within adolescents with DS.

Methods: Thirty-nine adolescents (22 with DS and 17 typically developing controls) 12-18 yr of age participated in the study.