Mother-to-infant Bonding and Prematurity Are Associated With Sensory Processing at 12 Months of Age

Mother-to-infant Bonding and Prematurity Are Associated With Sensory Processing at 12 Months of Age

Establishing a strong bond between mother and infant is crucial for fostering healthy relationships in the future. This research sought to investigate the correlation between mother-to-infant bonding and sensory processing, as well as the connection between prematurity and sensory processing in 12-month-old infants.

At the age of four months, mothers will utilize the Mother-Infant Attachment Scale (MIBS) to evaluate the bonding between themselves and their infants. Subsequently, at 12 months old, the sensory processing abilities of the infants will be assessed using the Test of Sensory Functions in Infants (TSFI). The study will encompass both preterm and term-born children.

Inclusion Criteria:

preterm children with a gestational age <34 weeks Term children with a gestational age between 37 and 41 weeks

Exclusion Criteria:

• infants with chromosomal defects, metabolic or neuromuscular disease,
• hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy, congenital heart disease,