This study is looking at how naps affect memory in infants between 9 and 15 months old. Researchers want to understand how naps (promoted by soothing, rocking, or massaging) or staying awake (encouraged by keeping upright and providing stimulation like toys) impact memory. Memory is measured by seeing if your baby can imitate actions with a toy. They will also use a special watch to track sleep and electrodes on the head to measure brain activity during sleep. The study plans to enroll 100 infants who are 9 months old at the start, have a normal birthweight and gestational length, and can return for follow-up visits.

Study design

This is an interventional study with 100 participants. Infants will be semi-randomly assigned to either a nap or wake condition.

What's involved

You and your infant will have an initial meeting to review procedures and fit a sleep tracking watch. Four days later, you'll come to the lab for a session where your infant will wear an electrode cap, complete memory tasks, and then either nap or stay awake. This process will be repeated at 3 and 6 months later.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Infants are followed for 6 months after the initial visit, with memory and sleep measured again at 3 and 6 months.

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