Background Pre-lacteal feeding, the introduction of liquids or non-breast milk foods before
establishing regular breastfeeding, poses significant risks to newborns, depriving them of …

Background: In Ethiopia, data related to the appropriate child feeding (ACF) practice is
limited. Complementary foods are not introduced in a timely fashion for many children, and …

Background: Several studies undertaken in both developed and developing countries to
identify an infant's feeding and weaning practices among mothers. In Sudan, however, few …

Introduction: Globally 60% of the infant and young child death occurs due to the
inappropriate infants feeding practices and infectious diseases from which two-thirds the …

Background The harmful infant feeding practices of prelacteal feeding is widely practiced in
Ethiopia. Hence, it is vital to appreciate the cultural basis and potential factors on infant …

Background. Growing evidence suggests that inadequate intake, poor caring practices, and
disease process were some of the immediate and major causes of undernutrition in children …

Background Breast milk is the first natural food for babies. It has nutritional, immunological,
developmental, psychological, societal and environmental advantages. Failing to feed …

Objective: To assess infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices in Lebanon and
investigate their associations with socio-demographic and lifestyle factors. Design: A cross …

Background Adequate nutrition during infancy and early childhood is essential to ensure the
health, growth and development of children. However, infant feeding practice is suboptimal …

Background Commercial complementary foods (CCF) are unhealthy products for children
under 24 months, containing unhealthy fats, refined starches, sugars, salt, and additives …