Mothers Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Breast Feeding & Introduction of Supplements in Himachal Pradesh (1995-96) | |
Items | Mother (%) |
Household Survey | |
(I) Breast Feeding | |
A. Start of Breast Feeding Within 24 Hours | |
Second Day | |
Third Day | |
B. Discard of Colostrum | |
Yes | |
C. Reason for Discarding | |
Not Good for Child Health | |
Elders Advice | |
Inability of Child to Suck | |
D. Age Upto Which Child Should be Breast Fed | |
4-9 Months | |
10-12 Months | |
13-24 Months | |
> 24 Months | |
(II) Supplements | |
A. Time of Start | |
3-5 Months | |
6-12 Months | |
13-18 Months | |
19-24 Months | |
Not Yet Started | |
B. Type of Supplements | |
Milk | |
Roti/Rice | |
Bread & Biscuit | |
Commercial Baby Food | |
Not Yet Started | |
C. Reason for Starting Supplements | |
Child Demand | |
Required for Growth | |
Mother`s Milk Inadequate | |
Don`t Know | |
N.A |