Table 1 Outcome measures for the study

Cord blood

x

Anthropometry - child^a

x

x

x

x

Anthropometry - parent^b

x

x

x

x

Sleep (child)

   Questionnaire/diary

x

x

x

x

x

x

   Accelerometry

x

x

x

Sleep (parents)

x

x

x

x

x

Breast feeding and introduction of solids

Brief monthly phone call from 7 to 23 weeks

Diet in child

x

x

Feeding behaviours

x

Physical activity (child)

   Questionnaire

x

x

x

x

x

   Accelerometry

x

x

x

x

x

Sedentary behaviour

x

x

x

Physical activity (parent)

x

x

x

Maternal depression

x

x

x

x

Paternal depression

x

x

x

Infant Temperament

x

x

Parenting

   skills & efficacy

x

x

x

x

x

   support

x

x

Family quality of life

x

x