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Weiss, Sandra J.; Wilson, Peggy; Morrison, Delmont – Infancy, 2004
The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of early maternal touch to the neurodevelopmental status of low birth weight (LBW) infants. One hundred and eight LBW infants and their mothers were videotaped during a typical feeding when the infant was 3 months old. This tape was used to analyze both the mother's touch and other facets…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Stimulation, Infants, Motor Development