Creating custom accessories to improve breastfeeding success
Official title: Custom Accessories for Breastfeeding Success
Funded at Cbez, LLC · NIH-10920319 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about creating special feeding tools to make breastfeeding easier and more comfortable for parents and their babies, especially for those with preterm infants, so they can enjoy a better feeding experience together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cbez, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Poway, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $373,877 |
| NIH project number | 1R41HD115477-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10920319 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include breastfeeding mothers and their infants, particularly those facing challenges with lactation or transitioning to direct breastfeeding.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not breastfeeding or those who do not plan to breastfeed will likely not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing customized infant feeding accessories that are tailored to the unique anatomy of breastfeeding parents. By addressing common challenges faced during lactation, such as discomfort and nipple confusion, the project aims to enhance the breastfeeding experience for both mothers and infants. The approach involves designing and testing these accessories to improve milk flow and support the transition to direct breastfeeding, particularly for preterm infants. The research is grounded in existing patents that outline innovative solutions to enhance breastfeeding practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved breastfeeding rates and better health outcomes for both infants and mothers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that customized solutions in healthcare can lead to significant improvements in patient outcomes, suggesting a promising potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Cbez, LLC
Poway, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kair, Laura R — Cbez, LLC
- Study coordinator: Kair, Laura R
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.