Our page will keep you up to date on current studies, recent publications, and the science behind your baby's behaviors! We are a lab at UB that is dedicated to understanding health behaviors, especially those that start at infancy, or even before!
By studying infants, we can learn how to encourage health at a young age, which can last a lifetime. Our participants are essential in this process! In return, we try to provide you with accurate, up-to-date information for you and your baby. https://www.instagram.com/ubinfantlab
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Are you pregnant? Check out the study opportunity below!
Complete the eligibility screening at the following link: http://www.buffalo.edu/cria/qsff
Are you pregnant? Check out the study opportunity below!
Complete the eligibility screening at the following link: http://www.buffalo.edu/cria/qsff
**Study Opportunities for Infants and Toddlers**
*Toddlers 12 months*
The University at Buffalo Infant Lab is conducting a study to better understand how to measure children's motivation for food. You may earn up to $65 if eligible.
Click the link to find out more info and fill out the eligibility screener! You may fill out the screener if your child is younger than 12 months old. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Toddler12mo
*Infants 2 to 8 months*
The University at Buffalo Infant Lab is conducting a study to better understand how to measure children's motivation for food. You may earn up to $245 if eligible.
Click the link to find out more info and fill out the eligibility screener! You may fill out the screener if your child is younger than 9 months old. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BBBScreener2-8
If your child is 2 months old we will be bringing you in at 2, 4, and 6 months.
If your child is older than 2 months we will be bringing you in when your child is 6-8 months old to complete the computerized task to earn food or music
*Toddlers 15-18 Months Old*
The study involves 1 visit to complete a habituation task. You may be invited back for additional visits. You will be compensated $20 for the first visit.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HabScreening
Click the link for more information and fill out the eligibility screener to see if you are eligible!
**Study Opportunities for Infants and Toddlers**
*Toddlers 12 months*
The University at Buffalo Infant Lab is conducting a study to better understand how to measure children's motivation for food. You may earn up to $65 if eligible.
Click the link to find out more info and fill out the eligibility screener! You may fill out the screener if your child is younger than 12 months old. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Toddler12mo
*Infants 2 to 8 months*
The University at Buffalo Infant Lab is conducting a study to better understand how to measure children's motivation for food. You may earn up to $245 if eligible.
Click the link to find out more info and fill out the eligibility screener! You may fill out the screener if your child is younger than 9 months old. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BBBScreener2-8
If your child is 2 months old we will be bringing you in at 2, 4, and 6 months.
If your child is older than 2 months we will be bringing you in when your child is 6-8 months old to complete the computerized task to earn food or music
*Toddlers 15-18 Months Old*
The study involves 1 visit to complete a habituation task. You may be invited back for additional visits. You will be compensated $20 for the first visit.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HabScreening
Click the link for more information and fill out the eligibility screener to see if you are eligible!
We are still looking for recommendations for picture books you and your children have enjoyed reading when they were around 12 months old to use for a study. Let us know what books you recommend for 12 month olds in the comments below 😊📖
Thank you!
**Study Opportunities for Infants and Toddlers**
*Toddlers 15-18 Months Old*
The UB Infant Lab is conducting a study to better understand children's motivation for food. The study involves 1 visit to complete a habituation task. You may be invited back for additional visits. You will be compensated $20 for the first visit.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HabScreening
Click the link for more information and fill out the eligibility screener to see if you are eligible!
*Infants 2 to 8 months*
The University at Buffalo Infant Lab is conducting a study to better understand how to measure children's motivation for food. You may earn up to $245 if eligible.
Click the link to find out more info and fill out the eligibility screener! You may fill out the screener if your child is younger than 9 months old. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BBBScreener2-8
If your child is 2 months old we will be bringing you in at 2, 4, and 6 months.
If your child is older than 2 months we will be bringing you in when your child is 6-8 months old to complete the computerized task to earn food or music.
**Study Opportunities for Infants and Toddlers**
*Toddlers 15-18 Months Old*
The UB Infant Lab is conducting a study to better understand children's motivation for food. The study involves 1 visit to complete a habituation task. You may be invited back for additional visits. You will be compensated $20 for the first visit.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HabScreening
Click the link for more information and fill out the eligibility screener to see if you are eligible!
*Infants 2 to 8 months*
The University at Buffalo Infant Lab is conducting a study to better understand how to measure children's motivation for food. You may earn up to $245 if eligible.
Click the link to find out more info and fill out the eligibility screener! You may fill out the screener if your child is younger than 9 months old. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BBBScreener2-8
If your child is 2 months old we will be bringing you in at 2, 4, and 6 months.
If your child is older than 2 months we will be bringing you in when your child is 6-8 months old to complete the computerized task to earn food or music.
Hi all! We are looking for recommendations for picture books you and your children have enjoyed reading when they were around 12 months old to use for a study. Let us know what books you recommend for 12 month olds in the comments below 😊📖
Thank you!
**Study Opportunity for Infants 2 to 8 months**
The University at Buffalo Infant Lab is conducting a study to better understand how to measure children's motivation for food. You may earn up to $245 if eligible.
Click the link to find out more info and fill out the eligibility screener! You may fill out the screener if your child is younger than 9 months old. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BBBScreener2-8
If your child is 2 months old we will be bringing you in at 2, 4, and 6 months.
If your child is older than 2 months we will be bringing you in when your child is 6-8 months old to complete the computerized task to earn food or music.
**Study Opportunity for Infants 2 to 8 months**
The University at Buffalo Infant Lab is conducting a study to better understand how to measure children's motivation for food. You may earn up to $245 if eligible.
Click the link to find out more info and fill out the eligibility screener! You may fill out the screener if your child is younger than 9 months old. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BBBScreener2-8
If your child is 2 months old we will be bringing you in at 2, 4, and 6 months.
If your child is older than 2 months we will be bringing you in when your child is 6-8 months old to complete the computerized task to earn food or music.
Study Opportunity for Toddlers 21-27 Months Old
The UB Infant Lab is conducting a study to better understand children's motivation for food. The study involves 1 visit to complete a habituation task. You may be invited back for additional visits. You will be compensated $20 for the first visit.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HabScreening
Click the link for more information and fill out the eligibility screener to see if you are eligible!
Study Opportunity for Toddlers 21-27 Months Old
The UB Infant Lab is conducting a study to better understand children's motivation for food. The study involves 1 visit to complete a habituation task. You may be invited back for additional visits. You will be compensated $20 for the first visit.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HabScreening
Click the link for more information and fill out the eligibility screener to see if you are eligible!
Do/did you feed your children formula as an infant? We are looking for feedback about formula feeding and have a short survey we invite you to fill out!
Please click the link to find out more:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FeedingFormulaSurvey
You may fill this out for multiple children. Thank you very much for your support!
Do/did you feed your children formula as an infant? We are looking for feedback about formula feeding and have a short survey we invite you to fill out!
Please click the link to find out more:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FeedingFormulaSurvey
You may fill this out for multiple children. Thank you very much for your support!
According to a recent study, babies enjoy when you imitate them! 😝
Check it out via ScienceDaily: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200526111251.htm
Six-month old infants recognize when adults imitate them, and perceive imitators as more friendly, according to a new study. The babies looked and smiled longer at an adult who imitated them, as opposed to when the adult responded in other ways. Babies also approached them more, and engaged in imita...
There is still so much to learn about the impact of tablet use on the cognitive development of toddlers, though it's not always a bad thing! 📱 A new research study found attention differences between toddlers with different levels of daily touchscreen use. 🤸♀️ Check it out, from ScienceDaily: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/08/200819110913.htm
New research from the TABLET project recruited 12-month-old infants who had different levels of touchscreen usage.
Play is such an important part of babies development! Here is a list of different activities you and your little one can do during their first year 💞 https://www.babycenter.com/0_lets-play-weekly-activities-for-your-babys-first-year_1501475.bc
Looking for good ways to keep your baby entertained? We've selected two activities a week that provide opportunities for bonding and fun.
Ever wonder what's going through a baby's head when they dump out toys just to put them back in again? Check out this article for some insight on their learning process 🧐https://www.romper.com/p/why-do-babies-love-putting-things-in-boxes-experts-say-its-important-19364302
If you’ve ever given a baby a toy just for them to toss around the box and giggle, you know babies and boxes have a *thing* going on. You may notice they especially love tossing other things into the box, dumping them all out, and starting over…
Need some quick and easy lunch ideas for the kids? Check out this article for some sheet pan recipes for easy cleanup 💃 https://www.romper.com/p/11-sheet-pan-lunches-that-kids-will-love-youll-love-the-easy-cleanup-19777577
If you'd like to shake up your lunch routine a bit, then bring out the sheet pan. Sheet pan lunches kids will love just might revolutionize your second meal of the day. After all, there's nothing quite like a hot lunch fresh from the oven to help…
Do children learn words better in the context of familiar words or other new words? A recent study posed that question; check it out! 🗣https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/10/191029144318.htm
Children may learn new words better when they learn them in the context of other words they are just learning -- according to new research from the University of East Anglia. Researchers investigated how 18- to 24-month-olds learn new words -- in the context of words they already know well and those...
Happy New Year from all of us at the Infant Lab! 🎊 Wishing you and your family a future full of health and happiness! 🎉 Thank you for your support and participation in our studies 😊
New years resolutions can be a fun way to encourage healthy habits for your kids 🎉 https://www.parents.com/holiday/new-years/resolution/smart-new-years-resolutions-kids-can-make/ Check out this article for tips on how to include your kids in this new years tradition! Happy New Year's Eve!
Help your child choose specific, achievable goals to set him up for success in the New Year.
Here are some creative ways you can keep your preschooler occupied with any leftover jellybeans from Easter! https://modernpreschool.com/jelly-bean-color-matching/
Jelly bean color matching Easter egg mats for toddlers and preschoolers! Practice counting and colors with this super simple math activity!
The best baby books for newborns according to good house keeping! https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenting/g23644385/best-baby-books/
These won't get old, even after countless re-reads.
Check out these cool life hacks for busy parents https://www.familyfreshmeals.com/2014/08/busy-mom-life-hacks.html
As a busy mom, I rely on short cuts. Life hacks are one of my favorite things, so I thought I would share with you my 5 favorite Busy Mom Life Hacks.
Inadequate access to food is a likely predisposition to becoming obese, a new study explains from Science Daily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190123144522.htm
Researchers have assessed the link between food-related hardships and obesity. Using a national sample of adults across the United States, the researchers learned that individuals who are food insecure are at an increased risk of obesity. Study results also showed that the individuals who live in fo...
Did you know that dietary fiber and gut bacteria can help protect your cardiovascular system? Details in this article from Science Daily! https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181221123541.htm
The fatty acid propionate helps defend against the effects of high blood pressure, including atherosclerosis and heart tissue remodeling, a study on mice has found. Gut bacteria produce the substance -- which calms the immune cells that drive up blood pressure -- from natural dietary fiber.
You may have a lot of plastic Easter eggs left over from the weekend. Here are some fun, educational ways to put these to use! https://earlylearningideas.com/learning-activities-for-preschoolers-with-plastic-eggs/
No, they are not just for Easter Baskets....there are many ways you can use plastic eggs in learning activities for preschoolers. Ideas include music and movement, counting, sorting, sensory and STEM... If you are like me, you have a bunch of plastic eggs hidden in a closet. Guess what? They can be....
With spring in full force, it's a great time to dive into spring crafts. Share with us your favorite picture of your littles doing crafts! https://www.easypeasyandfun.com/rain-cloud-paper-craft/
Spring is a time of rain and sun. We wanted to make a craft that
Have you ever heard of dying Easter eggs using whipped cream? https://myhomebasedlife.com/dying-easter-eggs-with-whipped-cream/
This year we wanted to try a few different things. Dying Easter eggs with whipped cream seemed like an easy way to color eggs without the big mess of other ways.
Here's a recipe the kids can "help" with from food newtwork! https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/kids-can-make-oatmeal-chocolate-snack-cakes-3362389
Get Kids Can Make: Oatmeal-Chocolate Snack Cakes Recipe from Food Network
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Do you feel like you buy snacks in the checkout line just because they are there? A new study shows this could be the case https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181218171553.htm
Policies aimed at removing sweets and chips from checkouts could lead to a dramatic reduction to the amount of unhealthy food purchased to eat 'on the go' and a significant reduction in that purchased to take home, suggests new research.
A study from Science Daily shows the impact of school-based nutritional programs https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181217101814.htm
In-school nutrition policies and programs that promote healthier eating habits among middle school students limit increases in body mass index (BMI), a new study finds.
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