Table 3 Breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices pattern of the study infants
IYCF Indicators | No (%) |
|---|---|
Exclusively breastfed at 3 months (n = 171) | 129 (75.4) |
Exclusively breastfed at 6 months (n = 159) | 48 (30.2) |
Predominantly breastfed at 6 months (n = 159) | 15 (9.4) |
Age appropriate breastfeeding (n = 159) | 129 (81.1%) |
Continued breastfeeding at 1 year of age (n = 154) | 136 (88.3) |
Continued breastfeeding at 2 years of age (n = 133) | 43 (32.3) |
Average age at introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods | 5.44 ± 0.56 |
Introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods at 6 months of age (n = 159) | 90 (60.4%) |