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Study: Kumara Improves Daytime Sleep in Infants, Nighttime Issues Persist

4/6/2026

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A study in New Zealand found that feeding standard kumara reduced nocturnal wakefulness in healthy 3–6-month-old infants.
Infants given kumara with added resistant starch showed increased daytime sleep but more nighttime sleep issues.
The study enrolled 281 healthy infants aged 3–6 months and lasted four months.
Caregiver-reported data suggested potential sleep benefits, but subjective assessments could introduce bias, and researchers call for objective measures.

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Story summary

A study in New Zealand found that feeding standard kumara reduced nocturnal wakefulness in healthy 3–6-month-old infants.
Infants given kumara with added resistant starch showed increased daytime sleep but more nighttime sleep issues.
The study enrolled 281 healthy infants aged 3–6 months and lasted four months.
Caregiver-reported data suggested potential sleep benefits, but subjective assessments could introduce bias, and researchers call for objective measures.