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September 10, 2025Research and reviews in pediatrics.

Milk Feeding Practices in Infants: A Survey in a Pediatric Outpatient Setting

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PLParthasarathy Lall

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Cross-sectional survey highlights exclusive breastfeeding trends and formula use in infants, indicating urban challenges.

Key Points

  • Decline in exclusive breastfeeding rates among infants after 6 months was observed, contrasting with urban feeding practices.
  • Exclusive breastfeeding was found in 78.7% of infants under 6 months, but varied significantly by region.
  • Cross-sectional survey conducted in a pediatric outpatient department surveyed 800 mothers and infants for feeding practices.
  • Findings suggest urban areas lag in adherence to recommended milk feeding practices, highlighting potential health risks.

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Parthasarathy Lall (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c2443bb210217d647a9f96https://doi.org/10.4103/rrp.rrp_12_25
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