Table 3.
The practices of mothers.
| Question (WHO Indicator) | Response | Number (%) |
|---|---|---|
| When did you put the child to breast? (early initiation of breastfeeding) | <1 h | 55 (68.75%) |
| >1 h | 25 (31.25%) | |
| Duration of exclusive breastfeeding (exclusive BF) |
First month | 01 (1.25%) |
| First 2 months | 02 (2.5%) | |
| First 3 months | 06 (7.5%) | |
| First 4 months | 10 (12.5%) | |
| First 5 months | 20 (25%) | |
| First 6 months | 29 (36.25%) | |
| First 7 months | 12 (15%) | |
| At what age solid, semi-solid or soft foods were introduced? (introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods) | <6 months | 41 (51.25%) |
| 6–8 months | 39 (48.75%) | |
| Till what age did you continue breastfeeding (continued breastfeeding at 1 year and continued breastfeeding at 2 years) | 6–11 months | 7 (8.75%) |
| 12–15 months | 51 (63.75%) | |
| 16–19 months | 17 (21.25%) | |
| 20–23 months | 5 (6.25%) | |
| Does your child drink anything from the bottle? | Yes | 16 (20%) |
| No | 64 (80%) |