DNP Projects

Date of Award

7-31-2024

Document Type

Graduate Paper

Degree Name

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Department

Nursing

First Advisor

Carie Braun

Second Advisor

Kimberly Spaulding

Subject Categories

Maternal, Child Health and Neonatal Nursing | Nursing

Abstract

Objective

Adequate nutrition is critical for an infant’s growth and development. Around the age of six months, most infants can begin the process of being introduced to table foods. The debate is about what method is safest for the infant, spoon-led feeding or baby-led weaning (BLW).

Methods

This project explored the beliefs, attitudes, and knowledge of both parents of infants and primary care providers (PCP) on baby-led weaning. Data were obtained through the use of pre-and post-surveys following the implementation of specific education for parents and PCPs.

Results

The findings from parents who participated would suggest that most parents who participated do not have any significant beliefs or attitudes against BLW feeding practices. Results from both the providers and parents of infants suggested that more education and resources are needed to successfully and confidently recommend and implement this feeding method.

Conclusion

Although participation levels were low, the data was suggestive of both parents and PCPs being open to the idea of implementing and providing education on BLW.

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