Table 3.
Feeding variables
Time interval of variables (months) | Lower and upper limits | Mean±SD |
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Duration of exclusive breastfeeding | 0-10 | 4.8±2.1 |
Total duration of breastfeeding | 1-46 | 17.7±8.4 |
Introduction of water | 0-10 | 4.2±2.2 |
Introduction of complementary foods | 2-10 | 5.7±1.2 |
Formula use | 0-15 | 3.8±3.6 |
Introduction of cow’s milk | 1-24 | 13.7±4.8 |
First use of pacifier | 0-5 | 1.1±1.4 |
Duration of feeding with pureed food | 6-24 | 11.3±4.1 |
Introduction of fork and spoon | 8-48 | 17.7±6.7 |
Introduction of solid foods | 7-30 | 13.6±4.8 |