Nocturnal breastfeeding vs No nocturnal breastfeeding
Early childhood caries (ECC) · Preschool children (<6 years)
After excluding one study, nocturnal breastfeeding was associated with higher ECC risk (RR 3.05, 95% CI 2.40 to 3.87; I²=33%).
2 findings from 1 review
- Association of Breastfeeding and Early Childhood Caries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. 2024 All outcomesFirst dental examination before age 6 years · Clinical, field, or unclear dental examination settings · Cohort studies; sensitivity analysis excluding study 39RR 3.05 [2.40, 3.87]2 studiesGRADE not reported
- Association of Breastfeeding and Early Childhood Caries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. 2024 All outcomesPreschool children in high- and middle-income countries; caries assessed in clinical or field/community settings · Cohort studiesRR 2.35 [1.42, 3.89]3 studies · 1590 participantsGRADE not reported