Breastfeeding and complementary feeding are key components of infant and young child
feeding that ensure healthy growth, survival, and development. Initiating breastfeeding …

Malnutrition and poor complementary feeding are more predominant in rural than urban
areas. Yet, little attention has been given to these discrepancies and the use of validated …

Background: One of the most noteworthy causes of child malnutrition and death is
inappropriate complementary feeding (CF) in the first 2 years of life. This study aimed to …

Background Complementary feeding is critical for optimal nutrition in infants and young
children as it ensures their growth, health and development to attain their full potential …

Background: The first two years of life are a critical window for ensuring optimal child growth
and development. Nutritional deficiencies during this period can lead to impaired cognitive …

Abstract background: The transition from exclusive breastfeeding to family foods is a very
vulnerable period in every child's life. Its success depends on the available foods and the …

ABSTRACT Background: The World Health Organization recommends that mothers avoid
early complementary feeding of infants before the age of 6 months, to promote maximum …

Background: The second half of an infant's first year is a vulnerable time when breast milk
alone cannot meet the nutritional requirements and complementary feeding (CF) should be …

Background: Complementary feeding practice is a critical determinant of nutrition and health
outcomes in infancy and early childhood and has lifelong repercussions. In Kenya …

Objectives: The study examined the practice of exclusive breastfeeding and its duration;
complementary feeding and care practices of the mothers. Subjects and Methods: Two …