Nutrition Study

Hutch is enrolled in the Arkansas Children's Hospital Nutrition Study. When Tess was born I tried to get her into this study, however, we did not meet the criteria (they have very strict rules on who gets in the study) Basically, they are studying how baby's nutrition effects body composition, brain function, body metabolism, growth, development, etc. The following pics look kinda scary, but trust me- it is a great study! We both had Psychological testing this past time- Hutch scored at or above normal range (developmental testing is what it is). They didn't tell me how I scored..hmmmm......issues. :) I actually think I aced their little test and they didn't want me to get the big head. haha! Hutch weighed 12lbs and 9 oz at this visit. This was his 3 month visit. He will be enrolled in the study for 6 years! He turned 3 months on August 28. He is growing up!
Getting ready for brain lab. He looks like a big boy in this picture!
Getting his leads all on!
This is actually a cap that fit over his head- All of the sponge leads are connected to this clear cap. They are not individually placed. He had to take a little nap in between tests. They can't go to sleep or be fussy while they are studying the brain waves.....this is almost an impossible task!
Getting in the "Pea Pod" This machine sends warm air around the baby and determines there BMI. The one for adults is called the "Bod Pod" You may have heard of it or been in one before.