Fig. 1.

Trends in key breastfeeding practices in Nigeria, 1999–2013. Early or timely initiation of breastfeeding: The proportion of children 0–23 months of age who were put to the breast within one hour of birth. Exclusive Breastfeeding: The proportion of infants 0–5 months of age who received breast milk as the only source of nourishment (but allows oral rehydration solution, drops or syrups of vitamins and medicines). Predominant breastfeeding: The proportion of infants 0–5 months of age who received breast milk as the predominant source of nourishment (but which allows water and water-based drinks fruit juice, ritual fluids, oral rehydration solution, syrups or drops of vitamins). Bottle feeding: The proportion of infants 0–23 months of age who received any liquid (including breast milk) or semi-solid/soft food from a bottle with nipple/teat