What are mothers doing while bottle-feeding their infants? Exploring the prevalence of maternal distraction during bottle-feeding interactions

• The purpose of this study was to describe the extent to which mothers engage in distracting activities during infant feeding.
• Mothers reported engaging in other activities during 52% of feedings.
• Television watching was the most prevalent activity reported.
• Further research on the impact of distraction on feeding outcomes is needed.

The purpose of this study was to describe the extent to which mothers engage in distracting activities during infant feeding. Mothers reported engaging in other activities during 52% of feedings; television watching was the most prevalent activity reported. Further research on the impact of distraction on feeding outcomes is needed.