The role of mother-infant interaction and infant temperament in predicting the rate of post-NICU physical development in low birth weight infants: a prospective cohort study

The impact of mother-infant interaction on the growth rate of LBWIs varies at different time points, suggesting that tailored outpatient follow-up is crucial. Furthermore, infant temperament at 3 months CA positively influences the rate of development, indicating that interventions to nurture temperament may prove advantageous during this critical period. Therefore, mobile applications can be further developed to timely analyze interaction quality and guide parents through strategies that are best suited for their infant's current developmental stage and temperament.