Yesildal, NurayAytar, GulsenKocabay, KenanSenih Mayda, AtillaCetin Dagli, SinemisBahcebasi, Talat2024-09-252024-09-2520081552-5732https://doi.org/10.1177/0890334408322265https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12491/12754Exclusive breastfeeding among infants less than or equal to 6 months old and continued breastfeeding (20-23 months) are high-priority indicators of infant health. We aimed to assess breastfeeding practices, using standardized breastfeeding indicators, and to determine the causes of early discontinuation of breastfeeding (? 6 months) in children aged 0 to 24 months in Duzce, Turkey. In this cross-sectional study, the study group consisted of 158 children, and questionnaires were completed by face-to-face interviews with the mothers. The rate of exclusive breastfeeding (? 6 months) was 22.4%. The rate of continued breastfeeding (20-23 months) was 10.0%. The 2 primary causes of early discontinuation of breastfeeding were inadequate milk supply (38.1%) and baby not latching on (14.3%). Half of the individuals who recommended infant formula to mothers with infants less than or equal to 6 months old were physicians. © Copyright 2008 International Lactation Consultant Association.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessBreastfeedingInfant nutritionSolid foodArticle10.1177/0890334408322265244393400187843212-s2.0-54049083868Q1