Table 1 Questionnaire Items Group B - vented teat and nonvented teat groups
Item | Nonvented Teat Group (n = 29) | Vented Teat Group (n = 25) |
|---|---|---|
1. My/our infant chokes while drinking (n). | ||
Never | 6 | 3 |
Rarely | 20 | 18 |
Always | 3 | 4 |
2. My/our child spits out a significant amount of milk after drinking. | ||
Never | 4 | 5 |
Rarely | 18 | 15 |
Always | 7 | 5 |
3. My/our child cries at least 3 days per week and 3 h or more per day. | ||
Yes | 1 | 2 |
No | 28 | 23 |
4.The intervals in which the child cries or screams begin abruptly. | ||
Yes | 6 | 3 |
No | 23 | 22 |
5. My/our child has a bloated, hard stomach after feeding. | ||
Never/rarely | 24 | 15 |
Occasionally/often | 5 | 10 |
6. I/we notice increased muscle tension, clenched fists, and drawn-up legs against the child’s abdomen. | ||
Never/occasionally | 24 | 22 |
Often | 4 | 3 |
No information | 1 | 0 |
7. I/we notice flatulence in our child. | ||
Never | 7 | 2 |
Rarely | 8 | 10 |
Occasionally/often | 14 | 13 |
8. During the phases of excessive crying, the child’s cries are more piercing, brighter, or shriller than usual. | ||
Yes | 5 | 4 |
No | 24 | 21 |
9. My/our child is inconsolable during the phases of excessive crying and cannot be calmed. | ||
Yes | 3 | 3 |
No | 26 | 22 |
10. The phases during which the child cries excessively and is difficult or impossible to soothe are timed. | ||
Throughout the day | 7 | 2 |
Especially in the late afternoon and evening | 1 | 2 |
Especially in the evening and at night | 2 | 4 |
At other times | 3 | 3 |
No information /no evaluation | 16 | 14 |
11. Our child was administered the following medications during the study phase (please note all medications, even nonprescription). | ||
No evaluation | 3 | 3 |
None | 7 | 9 |
Others | 16 | 9 |
Antibiotics | 1 | 1 |
Gastrointestinal therapeutics (Sab Simplex, Lefax) | 2 | 3 |
12. If a complementary diet was given, please state exactly what was given and at what time. | ||
No evaluation | 1 | 2 |
Yes | 13 | 7 |
No | 15 | 16 |
13. We experienced problems with the feeding teat. | ||
Yes | 13 | 6 |
No | 16 | 19 |