Publication:
A Low-Cost Device for Measuring Non-Nutritive Sucking in Newborns

Loading...
Thumbnail Image

Date

2025-08

Authors

Weinstein, Alejandro

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

Research Projects

Organizational Units

Journal Issue

Abstract

Non-nutritive sucking (NNS) is an instinctive behavior in newborns, consisting of two stages: sucking and expression. It plays a critical role in preparing the infant for oral feeding. In neonatal and pediatric units, NNS assessment is routinely performed

Description

Keywords

Force Sensing Resistors, Non-Nutritive Sucking, Piezoresistive Pressure Sensors

Citation