Table 2.
Feeding patterns at baseline (N = 162).
| Variables | % (n) or Median (25th, 75th percentiles) |
|---|---|
| 1. Type of feeding | |
| Exclusive breastfeeding | 37.7 (61) |
| Partial breastfeeding | 35.2 (57) |
| Exclusive formula feeding | 27.2 (44) |
| 2. Type of formula 1 | |
| Not hydrolysate | 63.6 (63.6) |
| Partially/extensively hydrolysate | 35.4 (35.4) |
| Soy-based | 1 (1.0) |
| 3. Formula preparation 1 | |
| Liquid-ready to use | 11.0 (11) |
| Liquid-concentrated | 2.0 (2) |
| Powder | 87.0 (87) |
| 4. Amount of formula (oz) 2 | 24 (18.5, 32.0) |
| Below recommendations | 9.1 (4) |
| Adequate | 47.7 (21) |
| Above recommendations | 43.2 (19) |
1 Among those that consumed any amount of formula; missing one participant that did not report type, preparation, or amount of formula. 2 Among those that consumed only formula.