Internet-Based Study of Infant Development

STUDY BASICS

Are you the parent of a child between 0-3 months old? You and your child may be able to participate in an online research study designed to learn more about how children develop. Participation involves 8 online video chats.

STUDY PURPOSE

During the first few months of life, infants learn to sit independently and to reach for and grasp objects. These early motor skills are thought to be very important for a child’s continuing development. The purpose of this study is to understand how children develop early motor skills.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD?

• Parent of a 0-3 month old baby that was born full term
• Have an internet connection
• Have a computer, tablet, or smartphone with a camera
• Have video chat software such as Skype or FaceTime

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Participation involves 8 weekly visits with you and your baby via video chat. Each visit takes about 5 minutes. During each online visit, a member of the study team will observe your baby interacting with objects and trying to sit independently.