Factors associated with the timing of introduction of complementary feeding: the Generation R Study
- Tromp, I.I.M.
- Briede, S.
- Kiefte-de Jong, J.C.
- Renders, C.M.
- Jaddoe, V.W.V.
- Franco, O.H.
- Hofman, A.
- Raat, H.
- Moll, H.A.
DOIAbstract
Background/objectives:Many parents do not follow recommendations for the timing of introduction of complementary feeding. The aim of this study was to identify determinants associated with the timing of introduction of complementary feeding in a multiethnic birth cohort.Subjects/methods:Subjects were 3561 mothers and infants participating in a prospective cohort study. The timing of introduction of complementary feeding and maternal and infant characteristics were obtained by parent-derived questionnaires. Regression analyses were performed to identify determinants for the timing of introduction of complementary feeding (<3, 3-6 and ≥6 months).Results:In total, 62% of infants were introduced to complementary feeding before the age of 6 mont...
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