We want to chat to parents of babies who have had any or multiple common symptoms (such as the symptoms listed below) when they were less than 4 months old, even if they have never consulted a GP or a nurse about this. We would also like to speak to parents who have considered Cow’s Milk Allergy, Reflux or Colic (whether or not they have received a diagnosis of this).
Local Investigator(s): Dr Ingrid Muller
Study team: Samantha Hornsey
Co-applicants: Dr Miriam Santer, Dr Daniela Ghio, Dr Elizabeth Lovegrove, Kate Sykes
Collaborators: Dr Robert Boyle
Funder: NIHR School for Primary Care Research
Duration: 1 November 2021- 30 October 2022
Contact: I.Muller@soton.ac.uk
This study is being conducted by the Primary Care Research Centre.
What is the study about?
Some babies cry or vomit or seem more unsettled than others, with common symptoms such as: excessive crying (not stopping crying for hours without being settled), fussing unless being held, vomiting, rash, changes in their nappies, excessive gas/wind or congestion.
This study is to better understand parents and carers’ experiences of these baby symptoms, when and where they seek help, support or information, and how having an unsettled baby might affect feeding decisions. This study will help with knowing when and how to provide support in dealing with these symptoms.
You can take part if:
You have a baby who is 12 months old or younger
Your baby experienced common symptoms in the first 4 months of life, or you considered allergy, reflux or colic.
What will happen to me if I take part?
If you decide to take part, you will be asked to sign a consent form. The researcher will contact you to arrange a time that suits to have a chat about your experiences of having an unsettled baby. This may be by phone or videoconference (e.g. TEAMS or Zoom) depending on what suits you best.
The interview will take 30 mins to an hour. With your permission, this conversation will be recorded and transcribed (to written text). All personal details will be removed and fully anonymised.
You will be given a £15 gift voucher for taking part in the study.