Table 3 Infants (n(%)) having received prelacteal feeding and the main type of prelacteals given within the first three days
n (%) | |
|---|---|
Not received prelacteal feeds | 312 (42.9) |
Received water based drinks | 378 (52.0) |
Glucose water | 44 (6.1) |
Sugar water | 156 (21.5) |
Water | 133 (18.3) |
Salty liquid | 26 (3.6) |
Other kind non-milk liquid | 19 (2.6) |
Received milk-based or semi-solid food | 37 (5.1) |
Undiluted milk | 21 (2.9) |
Diluted milk | 8 (1.1) |
Porridge | 6 (0.8) |
Honey | 2 (0.3) |