Sweet potato vs. pear: which first food shapes Baby's gut best?
NCT ID NCT03229863
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how introducing solid foods like sweet potato or pear changes the gut bacteria of breastfed babies. Researchers will track 102 infants and their mothers to see how these first foods affect digestion, health, and early brain development. The goal is to learn how nutrition in infancy supports healthy growth.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Sweet potato or pear baby food
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help understand how early foods shape a baby's gut health and development.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with a small sample (102 infants). Results may not apply to all babies or feeding patterns.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of California, Davis
Davis, California, 95616, United States
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