Adequate infant and young child feeding (IYCF) improve child survival and growth. Globally,
about 18 million babies are born to mothers aged 18 years or less and have a higher …

Introduction Due to the high risk of contamination, the practice of bottle feeding with a nipple
is discouraged by the governments around the world. This study aims to examine the …

Adequate infant and young child feeding (IYCF) improve child survival and growth. Globally,
about 18 million babies are born to mothers aged 18 years or less and have a higher …

Background Even though breastfeeding for infants and young children provides the ideal
food for healthy growth and development, nowadays the use of infant formula feeding has …

Background Lack of exclusive breastfeeding during the first half-year of life is an important
risk factor for childhood morbidity and mortality. Despite this, less than 40% of infants below …

Adequate nutrition during infancy is essential for children's normal development and well‐
being. However, the duration of breastfeeding has been declining and is being replaced by …

Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Woldia General Hospital
at the Immunization Clinic. A total of 255 mothers who had infants were selected by …

Background: Nowadays, both metropolitan areas of underdeveloped countries and the
industrialized world use bottles to feed babies. Particularly in developing nations like sub …

Abstract Background: Complementary foods in Ethiopia are predominantly based on cereals
and legumes and lack of nutrient-dense foods. Poor complementary feeding practices …

Introduction: Globally, there is rising concern over the growing reliance on breast milk
substitutes (BMSs). However, limited studies have been conducted to explore this issue in …