The phrase "aggressive infant" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a baby or very young child who exhibits aggressive behavior, either physically or verbally.
Example: "The aggressive infant startled everyone in the room with his sudden outburst."
Alternatives: "hostile baby" or "combative toddler".
It is suggested that play may modulate aggression, following the establishment of a dominance relationship, and may serve an immediate prosocial function to prepare aggressive infant hyaenas for integration into the clan.
Specific chromosomal aberrations are associated with distinct gene expression profiles which characterize spontaneously regressing or aggressive infant NB, providing the biological basis for the distinct clinical behaviour.
According to our preliminary results, distinct chromosomal aberrations may be reflected in gene expression profiles associated with spontaneously regressing or aggressive infant NB, and thus, with the distinct clinical behaviour.
To statistically compare Groups A and B, the infants were grouped as easy to care for (e.g., calm, peaceful, and independent infants) or difficult to care for (e.g., agitated, messy, stubborn, or aggressive infants) based on the maternal evaluation at the end of the study (Table 2).
The differences in feeding patterns between European and North American infants may be explained by the more aggressive marketing of infant formula in North America than in Europe, or they may be a reflection of cultural differences between the two regions [ 50].
UNICEF's Pornthida said that one of the biggest challenges in promoting exclusive breastfeeding is the continued aggressive marketing of infant formula and other breast milk substitute products.
These include cultural and traditional beliefs, the aggressive marketing of infant formula, and fear of mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
The practice is hindered by a variety of factors: traditional beliefs or misconceptions about breastmilk; the lack of public facilities to accommodate breastfeeding mothers; a maternity leave of only three months; and the aggressive marketing of infant formula.
The majority of mothers, given appropriate support, timely and accurate information and protection from aggressive marketing of infant formula, are able to breastfeed," said Susan Siew, Co-Director of WABA.
Concern about the continued aggressive marketing of infant formula and other breast milk substitute products in Thailand was voiced Thursday, 14 August, during a campaign event panel discussion at Bangkok's Chao Phraya Park hotel.
According to UNICEF, the low breastfeeding rates are the result of both economic developments enabling more women to enter the workforce, as well as aggressive marketing of infant formula in the region.
