Table 3.
Infant feeding practices between birth and 3 or 6 months of age
| Infant feeding modality1 | From birth until age 3-month n (%)2 | From birth until age 6-month n (%)3 |
|---|---|---|
| Exclusive breastfeeding | 533 (56) | 278 (31) |
| Mixed feeding | 259 (27) | 410 (46) |
| breastmilk and water only | 71 (7) | 42 (5) |
| breastmilk plus solids | 32 (3) | 135 (15) |
| breastmilk plus non-human milks | 122 (13) | 99 (11) |
| breastmilk plus two other things | 34 (4) | 134 (15) |
| Breastfeeding ceased before age 3 or 6-month | 82 (9) | 136 (15) |
| Replacement feeding (never breastfed) | 78 (8) | 69 (8) |
1
According to strict WHO definitions.
2
Among N=952 children not HIV-infected in peri-partum, and still alive at 3 months of age.
3
Among N=893 children not HIV-infected in peri-partum, and still alive at 6 months of age.