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NANIT LAB RESEARCH

Published Studies

Peer-reviewed published studies from our cutting-edge think tank of scientists, engineers, physicians, academic experts, and thought leaders

Does Teething Disrupt Infant Sleep? A Longitudinal Auto-Videosomnography Study
The objective of this study was to examine prospectively the relationship between teething and infant sleep using objective sleep measurements.
A cross-sectional study on the relationship between infant sleep, temperament and bedtime practices
We explored the interplay between infant temperament, sleep characteristics, and bedtime practices.
Melatonin use in infants and toddlers
The aim of this study was to examine various aspects of melatonin use by caregivers of infants and toddlers in the US.
The feasibility of remote measurement of infant sleep and motor development
The aim of this study was to test the feasibility of two remote data collection methods for studying sleep and motor development in infancy and the relationship between the two.
A preliminary study on the performance of the Nanit auto-videosomnography scoring system against observed video scoring and actigraphy to estimate sleep-wake states in infants.
The goal was to examine the performance of the Nanit auto-videosomnography scoring system as a measure of sleep-wake states in infants compared to observed video scoring and actigraphy.
Parental Misperceptions About Infant Sleep as a Moderator Between Co-Sleeping and Infant Sleep
The purpose of this study was to investigate associations between co-sleeping, infant sleep, and parental misperceptions about infant sleep.
The impact of extreme summer temperatures in the United Kingdom on infant sleep: Implications for learning and development
We studied the impact of unusually high temperatures in the summer of 2022 on infants’ sleep.
Sleeping through COVID-19: a longitudinal comparison of 2019 and 2020 infant auto-videosomnography metrics.
This study used auto-videosomnography to capture the effects of COVID-19 stay-at-home orders imposed in the USA on objectively measured infant sleep.
Infant sleep during COVID-19: Longitudinal analysis of infants of US mothers in home confinement versus working as usual.
This study longitudinally compared the sleep of infants in the United States whose mothers were in home confinement to those whose mothers were working as usual throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Abstracts

Sleep Health Sleep and temperament in 12 months old infants
In this study we propose to address this knowledge gap by investigating the relationship between infant sleep and temperament at 12 months of age, relying on objective sleep metrics. 
Sleep Health Household chaos and bedtime routines in toddlers
We aimed to investigate the association between household chaos levels and toddler sleep behavior, bedtime routines, and perceived difficulty at bedtime. 
Sleep Health Associations between desire to be alone and infant bedtime behaviors and bedtime procrastination in new parents
In this study, we describe the prevalence of Bedtime Procrastination among new parents and examine the relationship between BP, infant bedtime behaviors and parents’ desire to have time alone. 

About Nanit Lab

We've put together a cutting-edge think tank of scientists, engineers, physicians, academic experts, and thought leaders to develop best-in-class research among three primary pillars: Sleep Health, Postpartum Anxiety & Depression, and Pediatric Health and Wellness.