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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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07/13/2022
Does your toddler like to play? To find out if you are eligible to participate in the Toddler Play Preference study, please click the link or scan the QR code below:
https://epsteindbm.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b4tu3IPrzkeDEWi

03/18/2021
Are you pregnant? Check out the study opportunity below!
Complete the eligibility screening at the following link: http://www.buffalo.edu/cria/qsff

02/12/2021
**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!
02/02/2021
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 ππ
Thank you!

02/01/2021
**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.
01/15/2021
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 ππ
Thank you!

01/06/2021
**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.

01/04/2021
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!

10/21/2020
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!

08/28/2020
Babies know when you imitate them -- and like it
According to a recent study, babies enjoy when you imitate them! π
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...

08/24/2020
Hand Washing: A Powerful Antidote to Illness
Hand washing is a powerful tool to prevent getting sick! Teach your toddler the proper way to wash their hands and make it fun with songs πΆ
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/prevention/Pages/Hand-Washing-A-Powerful-Antidote-to-Illness.aspx

08/20/2020
Toddlers who use touchscreens show attention differences
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! π± A new research study found attention differences between toddlers with different levels of daily touchscreen use. π€ΈββοΈ 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.

08/19/2020
Do you or someone you know have a baby under 4 months old? 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 $70 if eligible.
Click the link to find out more and fill out the screener to see if you are eligible! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FF2to3

07/28/2020
Are you expecting your first child? Check out this new opportunity below! To learn if you and your partner are eligible, please fill out the following survey: http://www.buffalo.edu/cria/sff

05/21/2020
The University at Buffalo Infant Lab is inviting all pregnant women of any trimester to join our Online Pregnancy Study! All eligible participants will be asked to complete only online surveys while pregnant and after the birth of your baby! For more information or if you are interested, please contact [email protected] or fill out the screener https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/pregnancyrrvscreening

05/21/2020
Congratulations to our graduating students of 2020 - Sydney, Joel, Quenton, Haruka, and Veronica! Thank you so much for all the hard work and time you all dedicated to our lab, we will miss you! You have great futures ahead of you, and we cannot wait to see what you achieve next βΊοΈππ©βππ§βπ

04/18/2020
Hello,
We here at the UB Infant Lab hope that everyone is staying safe and well during this time. We are currently trying to gauge the interest of all pregnant women for an online only study that is in the works and waiting for approval. For more information on this or if you are interested in potentially taking part please feel free to leave a comment below, send us a message or email us at [email protected]
And as always we thank you so much for your support

01/31/2020
We are currently looking for interested parents and expecting moms for these studies!
**For Parents of Infants:** π€±
--0 months to under 4 months old--
We are conducting a study to better understand infants' eating behaviors. The results of this study will allow us to understand how infants' sucking rates and pressure during feeding can be measured accurately. Eligible participants may earn up to $60.
More information and eligibility survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B6YLTP3
--6 months to under 9 months--
Food & Fun is a study for 6-8 month olds that involves 3 to 5 in-lab visits at the University of Buffalo South Campus! During these visits we will be playing a series of food and music games with your child. Eligible participants may earn up to $80 for the completion of all 5 visits
Click the link for more info and fill out our screener survey to see if you and your baby are eligible:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5YK9H5H
**For all Expecting Moms:** π€°
Pregnancy RRV Study
The Pregnancy RRV Study is a on-going study that studies/measures the relationship that pregnant women have with food. All eligible participants in this study will be asked to come in for up to 4 in-lab visits at the University at Buffalo South Campus (Farber Hall) throughout their pregnancy, as well as 1 short at-home visit once the baby is born. The 4 lab visits consist of playing a series of Food and Activity Games! Eligible participants may earn up $150 upon completion of the visits!
We are currently looking for eligible participants starting at 12 gestational weeks and all the way up to 27 weeks pregnant!
Click the link for more info and fill out our screener survey to see if you are eligible:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/pregnancyrrvscreening

01/12/2020
Let's Play! Weekly activities for your baby's first year | BabyCenter
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 π 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.

01/11/2020
Why Do Babies Love Putting Things In Boxes? Itβs Actually Good For Them
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 π§https://www.romper.com/p/why-do-babies-love-putting-things-in-boxes-experts-say-its-important-19364302
If youβve 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 overβ¦

01/10/2020
These 11 Sheet Pan Lunch Recipes Are Kid-Friendly & Easy To Clean Up
Need some quick and easy lunch ideas for the kids? Check out this article for some sheet pan recipes for easy cleanup π 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 helpβ¦

01/05/2020
How 'knowing less' can boost language development in children
Do children learn words better in the context of familiar words or other new words? A recent study posed that question; check it out! π£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...
01/01/2020
Happy New Year from all of us at the Infant Lab! π Wishing you and your family a future full of health and happiness! π Thank you for your support and participation in our studies π

12/31/2019
8 Smart (and Fun!) New Year's Resolutions Kids Can Make
New years resolutions can be a fun way to encourage healthy habits for your kids π 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.
12/30/2019
Little Girl Teaches Younger Brother Sign Language
Thank you, big sister π
https://www.facebook.com/uniladmag/videos/943365569391154/
12/27/2019
Puppy Rocks Baby To Sleep
New tricks to teach the dog ππΆ
https://www.facebook.com/uniladmag/videos/487305728796551/
12/20/2019
Kid Falls Asleep Riding Toy Train
Is it the weekend yet?? π΄π΄
https://www.facebook.com/uniladmag/videos/1208582239338458/
12/16/2019
How To trick Your Kids Into Taking Medicine
This dad has it all figured out when it comes to getting the kids to take their medicine π
https://www.facebook.com/LADbible/videos/1441281982714312/
12/13/2019
Adorable Baby Girl In Bowl Of Cheerios
Taking your love for Cheerios to a whole new level! ππ
https://www.facebook.com/uniladmag/videos/2398857193556343/

12/10/2019
95% of tested baby foods in the US contain toxic metals, report says
Check out this article on components found in baby food products, and what we can do to provide safer alternatives!
https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/17/health/baby-foods-arsenic-lead-toxic-metals-wellness/index.html
Tests of 168 baby foods by an advocacy group found 95% contain toxic metals that can lead a loss of IQ and developmental delays in infants.
12/09/2019
BabyMop
Little baby helpers! A little something to add on to the Christmas wish list
π https://www.facebook.com/LADbible/videos/584073805690953/
12/06/2019
Puppy Makes Toddler Smile
It's Friday! How about some baby and puppy interactions to make your day? ππΆπΆ
https://www.facebook.com/uniladmag/videos/746868632490681/

12/05/2019
Baby, It's Cold Outside! How to Keep Your Infant Warm and Protected From Germs
With another Buffalo winter making way, check out these awesome tips on keeping your baby warm and healthy!! πΆπ¨βοΈπ¬
https://www.parents.com/baby/health/sick-baby/baby-its-cold-outside/
Winter can seem so much worse when you've got a vulnerable little one to protect. Try these strategies to stave off chilly weather, guard against germs, and keep your baby healthy.
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