Volume 11 (2024) | Issue 5
Volume 11 (2024) | Issue 5
Volume 11 (2024) | Issue 5
Volume 11 (2024) | Issue 5
Volume 11 (2024) | Issue 4
Background: India is a land of diverse cultures and traditions. Infant feeding and rearing practices vary across communities, depending on social customs, traditional beliefs, literacy and socio-economic status of the family. These practices at times are not of any benefit to the newborn and can be harmful. Despite its rapid economic growth, India’s poor ranking in terms of infant mortality can be correlated to these factors influencing child feeding and rearing practices.