Table 3.

Feeding variables

Time interval of variables (months)	Lower and upper limits	Mean±SD
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