A longitudinal study of the links between maternal and infant nocturnal wakefulness

Tikotzky, Liat; Bar‐Shachar, Yael; Volkovich, Ella; Meiri, Gal; Bar‐Kalifa, Eran

doi:10.1016/j.sleh.2021.09.003

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“…In total, 16 papers were included in the review (Chindamo et al, 2019; Cook et al, 2022; Coulombe & Reid, 2014; Fiese et al, 2021; Hall et al, 2012; Messayke et al, 2020; Miller et al, 2022; Murthy et al, 2015; Netsi et al, 2017; Plancoulaine et al, 2015; Prokasky et al, 2019; Schlarb et al, 2020; Staples et al, 2015; Staples et al, 2021; Tikotzky et al, 2022; Williamson et al, 2019). The range of publication dates spans 2012 (Hall et al, 2012) to 2022 (Cook et al, 2022; Tikotzky et al, 2022); 10 papers were published 2019–2022 (Chindamo et al, 2019; Cook et al, 2022; Fiese et al, 2021; Messayke et al, 2020; Miller et al, 2022; Prokasky et al, 2019; Schlarb et al, 2020; Staples et al, 2021; Tikotzky et al, 2022; Williamson et al, 2019).…”

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“…Data are reported for studies undertaken in USA (five studies) (Fiese et al, 2021; Miller et al, 2022; Prokasky et al, 2019; Staples et al, 2015; Staples et al, 2021), Canada (two) (Coulombe & Reid, 2014; Hall et al, 2012), France (two) (Messayke et al, 2020; Plancoulaine et al, 2015), and one each in Brazil (Netsi et al, 2017), England (Cook et al, 2022), Germany (Schlarb et al, 2020), India (Murthy et al, 2015), Israel (Tikotzky et al, 2022), and Italy (Chindamo et al, 2019). One study was undertaken in multiple countries (Williamson et al, 2019).…”

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Parental sleep‐related practices and sleep in children aged 1–3 years: a systematic review

Cook,

Carter,

Wiggs

et al. 2023

Journal of Sleep Research

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SummaryThe current systematic review sought to identify the relationship between the range of different parental sleep‐related practices that had been explored in relations to child sleep outcomes in children aged 1–3 years. A systematic literature review was carried out in CINAHL, The Cochrane Library, PsycArticles, PsycInfo, PubMed and Web of Science, as well as relevant grey literature in August 2022 using the terms; population (children, aged 1–3 years), exposure (parental sleep‐related practice) and outcome (child sleep). Any quantitative study published between 2010 and 2022 that explored the relationship between parental sleep‐related practices and the sleep of children aged 1–3 years were included. The Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool was employed to quality appraise included studies and results were narratively synthesised. In all, 16 longitudinal and cross‐sectional quantitative studies met inclusion criteria. Parental presence or physical involvement, as well as broader parental practices including using screens or devices at bedtime and night‐time breastfeeding were all related to poorer child sleep outcomes. Consistent and relaxing routines, sleeping in a cot, and spending all night in their own sleep location were associated with better child sleep outcomes. Acknowledging the plethora of diverse parental sleep‐related practices, which may have varying relationships with child sleep outcomes, could be usefully considered in theoretical models and to inform clinical practice. Issues of definitional and measurement ambiguity are highlighted and discussed.

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Parental sleep‐related practices and sleep in children aged 1–3 years: a systematic review

Cook,

Carter,

Wiggs

et al. 2023

Journal of Sleep Research

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“…This association can impact parental sleep quality as childcare often disrupts parental sleep opportunity (Bei, Coo, & Trinder, 2015). This may explain the underlying mechanisms between child sleep and parental sleep quality (Eckerberg, 2004; Sinai & Tikotzky, 2012; Tikotzky, Bar‐Shachar, Volkovich, Meiri, & Bar‐Kalifa, 2022). The directionality of these findings should, however, be interpreted with caution because of the cross‐sectional design of this study.…”

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Validation of the Parental Understanding and Misperceptions about BAby's Sleep Questionnaire using auto‐videosomnography

Jang

Kang

Bei

et al. 2023

Child Psychology Psychiatry

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Background Previous studies have suggested that parental cognitions about child's sleep may be an important factor underlying pediatric sleep problems. The current study aimed to (a) develop an assessment tool measuring parental understanding and misperceptions about baby's sleep (PUMBA‐Q); (b) validate the questionnaire using self‐report and objective sleep measures. Methods There were 1,420 English‐speaking caregivers (68.0% mothers, 46.8% of children being females, mean age 12.3 months), who has completed online self‐reported questionnaires. The PUMBA‐Q, which was developed for this study, Dysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes about Sleep (DBAS) and Maternal Cognitions about Infant Sleep Questionnaire (MCISQ) were included to evaluate participant's thoughts on their own or child's sleep. Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) was collected to access participant's subjective insomnia severity. Brief Infant Sleep Questionnaire‐Revised (BISQ‐R) was used to assess parental‐reported child sleep. Auto‐videosomnography was used to record child's sleep. Results Exploratory factor analysis indicated the best fit with a 4‐factor model using 23 items (RMSEA = .039). The four subscales were labeled: (a) Misperceptions about parental intervention; (b) Misperceptions about feeding; (c) Misperceptions about child's sleep; and (d) General anxiety of parents. Internal consistency was adequate (Cronbach's alpha = .86). PUMBA‐Q scores were significantly associated with MCISQ (r = .64, p < .01), DBAS (r = .36, p < .01), ISI (r = .29, p < .01), BISQ‐R (r = .‐49, p < .01), objective child's total sleep time (r = −.24, p < .01) and objective number of parental nighttime visits (r = .26, p < .01). Conclusions The results demonstrated that PUMBA‐Q 23 is a valid assessment tool for parental cognitions of child sleep. The link between parental cognitions and child sleep highlights the importance of managing parental cognitions about child sleep when treating pediatric sleep problems.

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“…These changes are usually attributed to hormonal alterations and to the infant’s natural night-wakings and feeding needs (Hunter et al, 2009; Meltzer & Montgomery-Downs, 2011). Indeed, several studies have demonstrated that maternal and infant sleep are strongly intertwined (Mindell et al, 2015; Thomas & Foreman, 2005; Tikotzky et al, 2022) and that, in parallel to the gradual increase in infant sleep consolidation and regulation, maternal sleep quality also improves after the first months postpartum, as manifested in a reduction in the number and length of night-wakings (Tikotzky et al, 2015; Volkovich et al, 2018).…”

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“…Sleep problems in early childhood are not only prevalent but they may also carry negative implications for children’s socio-emotional, behavioral, and cognitive development (Gregory & Sadeh, 2016; Sadeh et al, 2014). Given the high rates of sleep problems in older infants and toddlers, the sleep of many parents continues to be highly disturbed well beyond the first few months (Mindell et al, 2013; Piteo et al, 2013; Tikotzky et al, 2022), which may increase the risk for parental impaired physical and mental health (Bayer et al, 2007; Christian et al, 2019) and negative parenting (King et al, 2020; McQuillan et al, 2019; Ran-Peled, et al, 2022).…”

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A longitudinal study of mother–infant objective and reported sleep in solo-mother and two-parent families.

Ben-Zion¹,

Rabinovitch²,

Ran-Peled³

et al. 2023

Developmental Psychology

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This longitudinal study examined the development of mother-infant objective and reported sleep quality and duration in solo-mother families (i.e., mothers who decided to parent alone) in comparison to two-parent families. We recruited 134 solo mothers and 161 married mothers during pregnancy, most representing the middle to upper socioeconomic class in Israel. Assessments were conducted during pregnancy and at 4 and 8 months postpartum. Maternal and infant sleep were assessed with actigraphy and sleep diaries for 7 nights. Questionnaires were used to assess maternal insomnia symptoms, sleepiness, sleeping arrangements, and background variables. The comparison of sleep between solo-mother and two-parent families, at each assessment point, showed no differences in sleep duration, and only a few differences in sleep quality measures; these were partially explained by maternal age and breastfeeding. Nevertheless, solo mothers were more likely to share a bed with their infants. In both groups, trajectory analyses showed a decrease in maternal actigraphic and diary sleep quality measures from pregnancy to 4 months, followed by an increase from 4 to 8 months. However, maternal insomnia symptoms first declined, and then increased, and maternal sleep duration first lengthened and then shortened. Infant actigraphic and diary sleep quality increased in both groups from 4 to 8 months, whereas sleep duration decreased only in the "solo" group. In general, the findings suggest that objective and subjective sleep quality and sleep duration of solo-mother families, a growing yet unexplored family structure, do not seem to be significantly affected by the absence of a second parent. Public Significance StatementThis study examined, for the first time, the development of objective and reported sleep in solo mothers (i.e., mothers who decided to parent alone) and their infants in comparison to two-parent families. The findings revealed only small differences between the groups, suggesting that sleep quality in solomother families, a growing yet unexplored family structure, does not seem to be significantly affected by the absence of a second parent.

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A longitudinal study of the links between maternal and infant nocturnal wakefulness

Cited by 13 publications

References 40 publications

Parental sleep‐related practices and sleep in children aged 1–3 years: a systematic review

Parental sleep‐related practices and sleep in children aged 1–3 years: a systematic review

Validation of the Parental Understanding and Misperceptions about BAby's Sleep Questionnaire using auto‐videosomnography

A longitudinal study of mother–infant objective and reported sleep in solo-mother and two-parent families.

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