Table 3. Hierarchical multiple regression predicting timing of solid food introduction (n = 94).
| Variables | B | SE(B) | β | F | R2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1. Maternal characteristics and milk feeding method | 16.79 | .84 | -.18 | 5.79** | .25 |
| Maternal pre-pregnancy BMI | -0.11 | 0.06 | -0.18+ | ||
| Maternal age | 0.13 | 0.09 | 0.14 | ||
| Maternal education | 0.39 | 0.23 | 0.16 | ||
| Breastfeeding at 4M | 2.19 | 1.08 | 0.23* | ||
| Formula feeding at 4M | -1.15 | 1.13 | -0.12 | ||
| Step 2. Maternal feeding style | 16.52 | 0.75 | 7.18** | .44 | |
| Maternal pre-pregnancy BMI | -0.11 | 0.05 | -0.18* | ||
| Maternal age | 0.14 | 0.08 | 0.14 | ||
| Maternal education | 0.08 | 0.22 | 0.03 | ||
| Breastfeeding at 4M | 2.04 | 0.96 | 0.22* | ||
| Formula feeding at 4M | -0.16 | 1.03 | -0.12 | ||
| Pressuring: Finish (IFSQ) | -0.10 | 0.64 | -0.01 | ||
| Pressuring: Cereal (IFSQ) | -2.25 | 0.49 | -0.42** | ||
| Pressuring: Soothing (IFSQ) | 0.15 | 0.47 | 0.03 | ||
| Responsive: Satiety (IFSQ) | 1.74 | 0.92 | 0.17+ | ||
| Step 3. Infant temperament | 16.52 | 0.77 | 5.24** | .44 | |
| Maternal pre-pregnancy BMI | -0.10 | 0.06 | -0.17+ | ||
| Maternal age | 0.14 | 0.09 | 0.15 | ||
| Maternal education | 0.07 | 0.22 | 0.03 | ||
| Breastfeeding at 4M | 1.99 | 0.99 | 0.21+ | ||
| Formula feeding at 4M | -0.11 | 1.05 | -0.01 | ||
| Pressuring: Cereal (IFSQ) | -2.20 | 0.51 | -0.41** | ||
| Pressuring: Finish (IFSQ) | 0.04 | 0.70 | 0.01 | ||
| Pressuring: Soothing (IFSQ) | 0.14 | 0.49 | 0.03 | ||
| Responsive: Satiety (IFSQ) | 1.85 | 0.97 | 0.18+ | ||
| Infant 4M negativity (Diary) | 0.06 | 0.13 | 0.04 | ||
| Infant 6M negativity (IBQ-R) | -0.18 | 0.68 | -0.03 | ||
| Infant 6M activity (IBQ-R) | -0.12 | 0.51 | -0.02 |
+
p < .10;
*
p < .05;
**
p < .01